Playing sport is a great way of staying fit and also making friends and having fun. But many sports come with associated dangers that you need to protect yourself against. This often involves wearing padding or protection to protect vulnerable or fragile parts of the body. This could be wearing shin pads or even a helmet, depending on the sport. However, many people overlook their teeth when they are playing sport, not realising that sporting injury is a very common cause of knocked out or broken teeth.

Not only is this very painful but it can also be very costly and the cause of long-term chronic dental problems. Knocked out teeth can be replaced in some circumstances but if not then you will require a lengthy and costly dental restoration such as a dental bridge. These procedures are very effective but they can never quite measure up to a real tooth in both appearance and feel.

There is a very simple way of protecting your teeth when playing sport that involves wearing a mouth guard. This will act as a cushion, spreading the impact and lessening the chance of sustaining serious damage to the teeth. It is possible to buy mouth guards from sporting goods stores although Kingston-upon-Thames dentists recommend that you always have your mouth guard made by them. This is because most generic mouth guards do not offer sufficient protection. In some case they actually only offer minimally more protection than no mouth guard at all.

Your dentist will make a mould of your teeth before using that to make a mouth guard that fits you individual teeth. This will help to keep your teeth safe during any sporting activity that involves a ball or the possibility of facial and dental injury.

There have been many innovations that have changed the face of modern dentistry. One of the latest is Lumineer veneers, a form of porcelain tooth cap so thin it requires barely any pre-treatment and no enamel removal before they can be fixed onto your teeth. As well as completely changing the appearance of the teeth, they also add an extra layer of protection to the teeth to protect them form damage and further discolouration.

Dental veneers have been used for decades to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile. They are mostly used to restore the size and shape of damaged teeth and to cover teeth that have been badly stained or discoloured. These are problems that affect millions of people each year in the UK. This means that although they are quite expensive, veneers are a very popular way of restoring your teeth to their former glory. As well as being very effective, veneers are also very hard wearing and last for many years if properly cared for.

Using the old-style veneers, it was often required that dentist removed some of the healthy tooth enamel to allow the veneer to fit comfortably over the top of the existing tooth. This was never an ideal situation as dentists often hated to remove healthy enamel unless absolutely necessary. Now, using Lumineers, the dentist can simply attach the new veneer using a thin layer of dental bonding. The tooth structure remains intact and the tooth is restored and protected. Lumineers are so thin, about the same width as a contact lens that they can even fit over the top of existing dental work.

Lumineers from a Sunbury dentist could be just the answer to all your dental health needs. Ask your dentist at your next check up to see what they could do for you.

We all know somebody who wears or who has worn braces. In fact, they are more or less ubiquitous among the teenagers of today as having a great smile becomes more and more important. But are braces really the only answer? Ask anyone who wears them and they can list as many problems as there are hours in the day. Some of the common complaints are that they are painful, they irritate the mouth and they seem to last forever.

This last point is very important, as is the fact that speaking truthfully, a brace is never a good look and can really ruin a smile for the duration of treatment, which could be as long as three years. Finally, however, there is an answer to the question of braces.

Invisalign is a new invisible brace system that straightens teeth with little or no aesthetic impact during treatment. They are made from one millimetre thick clear plastic that is virtually invisible in the mouth. Each retainer-like brace is worn for a period of about three weeks before it is replaced with another.

Two of the major advantages of the Invisalign system are that it is completely removable and that treatment lasts o average six months less than with conventional metal braces. You really don’t seem to be able to loose, and then you are told that they may even be cheaper than a conventional brace. Ask your Shepperton dentist about Invisalign braces if you think you or your child’s teeth could do with straightening. It might just be the best decision you ever make.

There are very few people who are completely happy with their teeth. There are so many problems that can occur with the teeth. They can be discoloured, cracked, chipped or even worn down. There are cosmetic treatments that can be used to restore the appearance of all of these issues. But what if your teeth are simply not straight? What can you do to align your teeth?

Well, one option is to go for braces; a form of orthodontic teeth straightening that involves fixing metal brackets to the teeth and attaching them to wires. This is an effective way to straighten the teeth but let’s face it, it’s not the most attractive. We probably all know somebody who had to wear braces and we know what a pain it can be. There is also the length of treatment to bear in mind. This can be as long as three years in some cases, and that’s a long time, especially for a teenager in the difficult emotional years.

There are other options however, including the new Inman aligner that promises straighter teeth in as little as six months. The Inman aligner works by focusing more on the teeth at the front of the mouth. By moving the lateral teeth out using the power of a coiled spring, the front teeth then have room to move into. A metal bar, the only part of the brace visible, aligns the front teeth giving you a more symmetrical and better looking smile.

Inman aligners can work in as little as ten weeks and are becoming very popular with brides-to-be wanting a healthier smile for their special day. The Inman aligner, from a Surbiton dentist, is also completely removable. As long as it is in the mouth for about twenty hours a day it will still work to straighten the teeth. Ask your dentist for more information.

Whitening your teeth is one of the most effective ways of transforming your smile and taking years off your appearance. This is because we naturally associate whiter teeth with youth because the teeth discolour as we age. This is due to gradual wear and tear and also as a result of the foods that we eat and lifestyle choices that we make. This also means that patients who drink red wine, coffee and smoke cigarettes often suffer from premature discolouration as a result.

Teeth whitening is a very effective procedure that involves placing an active ingredient, usually containing hydrogen peroxide, against the surface of the teeth in special trays. The gel seeps into the enamel and stains any discoloured areas and general discolouration making the teeth look a more uniform and white colour. It is possible, using certain whitening products such as Zoom teeth whitening, to lighten the shade of teeth by a factor of ten. That is quite a significant change and one that will definitely get you noticed for all the right reasons. People will start to think you look younger and healthier and with today’s more natural whitening treatments, they won’t be able to place exactly why.

Zoom also uses a special whitening lamp to accelerate the speed of treatment. This means that teeth can be whiter faster and there is no need for extensive and expensive whitening treatments. Zoom teeth whitening is available from Weybridge dentists and with treatment now being very affordable, there is no reason why you shouldn’t have the natural white teeth that you have always wanted. You can improve your smile without the need for any cosmetic dental surgery or painful procedures. The only feeling you may experience is some slight sensitivity after the initial treatment but this will rarely last longer than a day or two.

Over the course of the last ten years there have been many improvements in the standard of cosmetic dental treatment. As a result of this, the price and availability of these treatments has gone down and up respectively. This has meant that treatments that were once very expensive are now more affordable to people. For example, tooth whitening systems like Enlighten, which were once the preserve of the rich and famous are now available in almost every dentist surgery across the country.

Enlighten uses specially designed trays to keep the active ingredient close to the teeth. In this active ingredient is hydrogen peroxide which penetrates the tooth enamel and bleaches any areas of discolouration or staining. This makes the teeth look whiter and healthier and can even take years off your appearance. Using Enlighten products it is possible to make the teeth up to ten shades whiter than they were before the treatment. As you can imagine this has quite an impact on your appearance.

This is perhaps one of the main reasons that teeth whitening is so popular. The other of course is that it is one of the cheapest cosmetic dentistry procedures. With treatments starting at just £60 you can really begin to see why so many people are opting to have the treatment performed.

Dentists in Weybridge are offering the short-course whitening treatments that can be carried out in as little as one appointment. They also offer more extensive programs of treatment that last up to two weeks. These are the kind that achieve the best results, but with a noticeable difference being seen in just one afternoon, there is no reason that even a small treatment could not make you feel more comfortable with your smile.

Molesey dentists are using new dentistry technology at the cutting edge of development to improve dental care and make treatment more accurate. In the world of modern dentistry, technology is advancing at an incredible rate. Surgery is becoming more comfortable and recovery times are becoming ever shorter. However, one of the most important new dentistry tools to be developed over the last decade is the digital x-ray. Not only is this a useful device in its own right but it has also facilitated a number of other pioneering treatments.

There are many clear advantages when using digital x-rays over the conventional types of x-rays. Traditional x-rays are required to be developed in a laboratory. This is a lengthy process and can often lead to the need for further appointments, which can be time consuming. There are also associated problems with overexposure and ruined film. Digital x-rays can be processed immediately for the dentist to examine. The images are also of a very high standard and very clear. They can also easily be stored in the patients file on the computer.

Digital x-rays also address the issue of safety. They require about 80 per cent less radiation meaning they are safer for both the patient and the dentist, who use them every day. This has always been one of the most common dangers of using x-rays

Perhaps most importantly, digital x-rays have also made possible the development of chair side dentistry, which allows dentists to manufacture and fit porcelain veneers and crowns in just a single appointment. This is a vast improvement on the old style of dental restorations, which could often take weeks from start to finish.

Losing your teeth can be a very traumatic experience and can be very embarrassing but there is always the option of wearing dentures to restore the appearance of the teeth. Modern dentures are far superior to the dentures of the past and can look very realistic and be very comfortable. However, even the best pair of dentures can sometimes feel loose and be in danger of slipping out. This is the source of great anxiety for many denture wearers. This often leads many denture wearers to use denture adhesives to keep the dentures in place.

Denture adhesives can be effective but they also have many drawbacks, including that they can be sticky and messy and prevent you from eating certain foods. But there is another option for denture wearers to keep the dentures firmly in place. Mini-implants are small titanium screws that are placed directly in the jawbone to act as a solid base for the dentures. The procedure involves drilling the small screws into the bone and allowing them several weeks to fuse and become set. In this way they actually become part of the jawbone itself and are very stable.

The existing dentures are then fitted with clips that can attach to the implants holding the dentures in position. The dentures can easily clip on and off to the implants so they can still be removed at night and for cleaning. Not only does this alleviate the anxiety of loose dentures but it also means that patients can eat what they like, when they like without having to worry about it being messy or unpleasant.

Mini-implants from Surrey dentists are becoming very popular as a very effective method of dental treatment.

We are all afraid of something and know what it is like when the fear takes over. The hairs go up on the back of the neck. The heart begins to pound in the chest and the palms start sweating. Being afraid is not a very nice experience and one that we could do without but then fear is usually irrational and we cannot control it that simply.

This is especially true when it comes to more serious chronic types of fear. These are often called phobias and are usually impossible to control. Common phobias include arachnophobia, which is the fear of spiders and the phobia of heights. However, one phobia is probably the most common of all; phobia of the dentist. Nearly 90 per cent of people admit to being slightly nervous when they visit the dentist but for some, this nervousness becomes a full-blown phobia complete with panic attacks. This can often prevent people from receiving the necessary dental treatment. This ironically increases the need for that person to see a dentist in the future as well as being the source of great pain and discomfort.

Dental phobia can be treated but this involves the patients having to confront their fears. Kingston-upon-Thames dentists are fully trained to help nervous patients and will be very sensitive to their needs. Unlike dentists of the past, modern dentists recognise that it can often be a very unpleasant experience to face your fears and will do all they can to help you overcome them. This may involve talking you thorough procedures or even trying to help you learn relaxation techniques to help you calm down before a treatment. No matter how serious your fear, there is a way to beat it and receive the treatment you need.

Kingston-upon-Thames dentists have been fitting patients with dentist for many years but they say that today’s modern dentures are the best ever. It is true that in the past dentures have left a lot to be desired in terms of realism and comfort but with modern technology, it s now possible to design dentures for individuals that fit well and don’t cause irritation.

Losing your teeth due to decay or some other kind of dental trauma can be a very unpleasant experience. It can often lead to both physical and emotional problems so it is important that a solution is found as soon as possible. In many cases this involves having a set of dentures fitted to restore the appearance of teeth. In some cases these dentures can be ill fitting and loose, despite the fact they are supposed to stay in place by suction around the gums alone. This means that many patients resort to using denture adhesives and gels to keep the dentures in place. These can often be very messy and prevent you from eating various foods.

It is now possible to have mini-implants fitted into your jawbone which will act as a solid base for your dentures. Clips will be fitted to your existing dentures which can snap on and off to the implants, meaning you no longer need to worry about dentures falling out or being loose, and you are free to enjoy whatever food you want. This is just one of the many technological advances that have been made in recent times to improve the standard of treatment for denture wearers. Find out more about dentures at your next appointment with your dentist.