Kingston-Upon-Thames dentists help put a stop to teeth grinding during sleep

The act of grinding your teeth during sleep is properly known as bruxism. It is as common as snoring in the United Kingdom and needs to be dealt with because of the effects it can have on the oral health of the sufferer.

Many experts believe that stress is a major factor in teeth grinding during sleep. Dentists also offer faulty alignment of teeth as a potential cause. It is always worth reporting suspected teeth grinding to your dentist so that your mouth can be examined.

Grinding your teeth in your sleep can lead to problems in your mouth. It is possible that the sustained pressure placed in your teeth will lead to one or more of them becoming cracked, chipped or even worn down. It is desirable that this is not allowed to happen so that procedures to correct these problems are avoided. These procedures can be time consuming and costly so it is best to simply eliminate teeth grinding in the first place.

Your dentist can examine your mouth to attempt to find a cause for your teeth grinding. If it is determined that stress is the likely cause then you might be referred to a mental health specialist. If teeth alignment is designated as the cause then your dentist can easily fit you a mouth guard to stop your teeth from having to take the strain of grinding during the night.

Teeth grinding during sleep might not seem like a major issue but it can cause inconvenient problems with, not just your teeth, but also your jaw and face too. Contact your Kingston-Upon-Thames dentist today for more information about teeth grinding during sleep and how to stop it.


Surbiton dentists offer expert advice on fluoride

Fluoride is a substance that can help the mouth to defend itself against plaque. Teeth’s natural protection is the durable substance called enamel which is on the outer surface of all teeth. If plaque is allowed to take hold then enamel can be compromised and the teeth themselves interfered with. This can lead to cavities forming in teeth and even dental decay.

Fluoride can be found in tap water and many tooth pastes too. It has been shown to reduce levels of tooth decay by between forty and sixty and per cent. For some, though, fluoride is a subject of controversy and, in the years since fluoride has been added to tap water, there have been a number of claims that fluoride can be harmful to humans.

It is certainly true that a condition called dental fluorosis can occur in young children who have too much fluoride or even swallow a significant amount of fluoride tooth paste. However this is a very rare occurrence and most experts agree on the benefits of drinking tap water that contains fluoride. Around three hundred million people around the world already do so.

It is best that children under two avoid using fluoride tooth paste but for infants above that age, fluoride has been shown to be extremely beneficial in the development of strong, healthy teeth. The amount of fluoride in tap water varies from area to area and it might be necessary to take a fluoride supplement if there are low levels of fluoride in your water supply.

Your Surbiton dentist is able to offer expert advice on fluoride, which tooth pastes are the best and how appropriate fluoride is for your young children.


Painless dentistry with Waterlase from Weybridge dentists

For many years people have been put off going to the dentist by the thought of having to undergo a procedure involving the dreaded dentists’ drill. Patients often experienced discomfort and unpleasant sensations as a result of the drill vibrations. Increasingly however, dental practices are putting an end to all this by using the incredible painless methods offered by Waterlase practices

Waterlase harnesses the power of targeted jets of water to achieve many of the results that used to require a drill. Waterlase can be used for cavity protection, caries removal and a number of gum procedures.

The benefits to patients – especially those who are anxious about drills – are immense. There are no more unpleasant vibrations caused by the drill. What’s more drills had a tendency to overheat during procedures which could cause discomfort in the mouth. Waterlase uses jets of cold water, which provides patients with a much more comfortable experience.

Waterlase uses laser technology working in combination with water. The laser that is emitted energizes the water and allows it to cut teeth. This makes it far more efficient than many traditional methods as lasers can be more effectively targeted than many drills.

Speak to your Weybridge dentist today if you have a problem with caries or require a procedure that normally would require a drill to be used. If your dentist is registered with Waterlase then you might be able to experience the incredible painless dentistry that this revolutionary technique makes possible. Worrying about the drill is truly becoming a thing of the past.


Kingston-Upon-Thames dentists offer amazing results with Six Months Smile treatment

Already very popular in the United States of America, Six Months Smile can correct crooked teeth quickly and efficiently. Traditional braces which would normally be used sometimes require the patient to wear them for as long as three years. As the name suggests, Six Months Smile rectifies problems with crooked teeth, overcrowding, overbite and spacing in just six months, as incredible advance in dentistry.

Despite this amazing reduction in treatment time, Six Months Smile costs about half the amount of traditional braces. This is another bonus to add to the fact that treatment time is around a quarter of that of traditional braces.

Many people are put off the idea of wearing braces because of the unsightly metal brackets and wires which are attached to the teeth. Six Months Smile uses only nickel titanium wires which are not only incredible durable but can actually be matched to colour of your teeth. This makes them far more discreet and might well be favoured by youngsters who are experiencing enough social awkwardness as it is.

The Six Months Smile treatment works by seeing your dentist every month or so. At these appointments he or she will make adjustments so that your teeth are being moved into the desired positions. If you have a busy schedule, don’t worry as these meetings with your dentist will take only about a quarter of an hour.

Don’t be ashamed of your smile any more as crooked or over crowded teeth can be rectified in just six months using the effective, convenient and discreet method offered by Six Months Smile. Talk to your Kingston-Upon-Thames dentist today to see if Six Months Smile is suitable for you.


Molesley dentists create perfect smiles with cosmetic dentistry procedures

Your smile is something that is worth showing off. But you can only do that if you are proud of it. Many people have things about their mouth which they would like to change. With cosmetic dentistry procedures you can change all the things about your mouth which don’t quite satisfy and have a perfect smile to show off at the end of it all.

The techniques involved in cosmetic dentistry are many and varied. If you have broken down, cracked or stained teeth, porcelain veneers can be attached to cover the problem teeth and boost the look of your smile. For those with stained teeth, whitening treatments are also available, in the form of both at-home kits and in-surgery procedures.

If you have teeth which are crooked or you suffer from a misaligned bite then cosmetic dentistry can rectify this with a variety of braces and aligners. Some of these are virtually invisible and even friction-free so that they are far more comfortable to wear.

Some of these procedures are now incredible fast thanks to advancements in technology. Digital x-rays largely eliminate the inconvenient waiting times which could be associated with traditional x-rays. What’s more, data from digital x-rays can be sent to online milling machines which can fabricate ready to be fitted porcelain crowns and veneers.

In spite of the use of cutting edge technology, many of these procedures are not as expensive as you might think, in fact many of them are comparable to treatments using traditional methods. Many dentists make them even easier to afford by offering interest free repayment plans and the chance to spread payments over a period of time that suits you.

Contact your Molesley dentist today if you are not happy with your smile and want to know more about how cosmetic dentistry procedures can benefit you.


Kingston-Upon-Thames dentists offer dental check ups to guarantee excellent oral hygiene

Keeping your mouth healthy is vital in ensuring that you are able to eat, drink and talk with discomfort. Taking care of your teeth and gums begins at home by making sure your brush your teeth and floss at least twice a day. This is so that plaque is not allowed to build up and make your teeth decay. Alongside taking care of your mouth at home, you ought to be sure to visit your dentist every six months for a check up.

At your dental check up, your dentist will examine your mouth thoroughly to check that it is in good health. Sometimes problems with your mouth are obvious when you are brushing your teeth at home but there are some issues that only your dentist is likely to notice during a thorough examination.

As with medicine generally it is always better to deal with a problem before it progresses into something worse. Around three quarters of British adults currently suffer from gum disease in some form. If you allow your dentist to examine your mouth then he or she can spot the early signs of the condition so that it can be dealt with rather than developing into something worse like periodontitis, an inflammation of the jaw bone that might lead to tooth loss.

If you are anxious about visiting the dental surgery you ought to do your best to overcome this so that your mouth can be examined regularly by a specialist. Modern dentistry has changed a lot and dentists are now more concerned than ever about relaxing their patients, often using music and DVDs to do so.

Talk to your Kingston-Upon-Thames dentist today to find out more about what is involved in dental check ups and why they are so necessary for your long term oral health.


CEREC technology at Molesley dentists revolutionises dental procedures

Many people put off going through a dental procedure they know they need because of the time it might take. If you have a busy schedule, perhaps because of family and work pressures, then the thought of spending a whole morning or afternoon at the surgery might simply not be practical. For those who feel anxious about visiting the dentist then the thought of long procedures can have a similar effect. Thankfully, CEREC techniques are speeding up dentistry in a way that would have seemed impossible in the past.

CEREC techniques harness the very latest in cutting edge computer technology to make dental procedures more efficient. For example, porcelain crowns can be fitted faster than ever before. Your dentist will take a digital x-ray of your mouth and the data will be immediately saved to a computer. The data is then sent to an online milling machine which constructs the porcelain crown in little over five minutes, ready to be fitted.

In the past there would often be long waits as multiple x-rays had to be taken and then developed in labs, let alone the inconvenience of having mould taken and then made into impressions. CEREC techniques signal an end to all that. Despite the use of such cutting edge technologies, procedures which use CEREC do not tend to cost any more than traditional practices.

If you need some dental work done but have trouble fitting it into your busy life, or feel anxious about long visits to the surgery, talk to your Molesley dentist today. You might find that the work you need doing can be carried out far quicker than you ever imagined thanks to the revolutionary techniques offered by CEREC.


Enlighten tooth whitening in Sunbury

If you’re always on the go in Sunbury, there’s a pretty good chance that any cosmetic dental work you would like to have, is just too difficult to squeeze into your busy little diary. But what say you to having your teeth whitened while you’re sleeping? Well, you can, thanks to Enlighten Tooth Whitening. This fairly new treatment can be used by virtually everyone whatever your tooth colour, your age or your naughty little lifestyle habits. The first stop is your dentist to get a finite impression of your mouth from which two, close fitting bleaching trays can be manufactured. Once these arrive back from the lab, your treatment can begin. When you are ready for bed, you simply fill the trays with the bleaching agent, slip them onto your teeth and go to sleep! The whole process should take a couple of weeks during which, strong staining foodstuffs and smoking should be avoided, and the teeth brushed with a whitening toothpaste. Once the treatment is complete, it’s back to the dentist for a deep bleaching session. Enlighten Tooth Whitening is a permanent treatment, though you may require a top-up each year depending on your lifestyle, but for around £500, this versatile little treatment is perfect for those of us that are constantly on the move.


Amazing Lumineer veneers from London W1 dentists create perfect smiles

Giving your smile a makeover, like your hair and skin, is now possible with incredible Lumineer veneers. Teeth inevitably become duller over time and lose the sparkle which they have in your youth. Making sure your smile is perfect is hugely important to feeling confident in social situations and Lumineer veneers can help you with this.

There are all sorts of causes for staining and dullness affecting teeth. Drinking coffee, tea or red wine can stain teeth, as can smoking tobacco. Just getting older causes teeth to become dull too through wear and tear and sometimes having poor health generally can leave teeth more open to staining. Having veneers over them represents an option to restore the shine of your smile.

Lumineer veneers are often referred to as contact lenses for teeth because they are so thin and, as such, require hardly any preparation of the teeth at all. In order to fit traditional veneers, sometimes a substantial portion of your existing tooth needs to be removed. This, of course, can be invasive and means that the process is not reversible. Lumineers are different in this regard because they are thin enough to fit over the natural shape of eth vast majority of teeth. This thinness does not mean that there is any compromise with durability. Made from special cerinate porcelain, Lumineer veneers should last in excess of twenty years.

Even if you have existing bridge or crown work, Lumineer veneers can fit over them too. They are ideal for concealing dull or stained teeth and teeth which are crooked. Check to see if your London W1 dentist is registered with Lumineer. If they are then the veneers which are only available from Lumineer’s dedicated laboratories in the United States of America can be fitted.


Digital x-rays in Weybridge

Dental X-rays in Weybridge are a very important procedure in dentistry. They can help a dentist to make a precise diagnosis on any problem that arises in the mouth, hence allowing the patient to get the precise treatment. X-rays can highlight hidden horrors. They can reveal the extent of problems such as tooth decay (cavities), bone-loss due to disease, check the growth of teeth, the condition of the mouth’s occlusion or ‘bite’, and continue to monitor any previous work done. But traditional X-rays could be cumbersome, utilising film images that needed developing and took up storage room, and exposed the patient to radiation. However, like most things these days, computers and new digital imaging have changed all that with the introduction of the digital X-rays. It’s a similar process in theory, yet the big difference is that once a picture has been taken, it can be viewed immediately and then stored on a computer and it’s even used in conjunction with old X-ray images. What this means for the dentist and the patient is that a diagnosis can be made on the spot allowing treatment to begin immediately. In real terms, this can mean eradicating problems before they get started a lot more quickly- which can only mean good news for the patient.


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