AQUA DENTAL SPA LONDON BLOG

Your Central London Dental Clinic is now offering the six month smile. An alternative to regular orthodontic braces and Invisalign, the braces and wires used for this procedure are tooth coloured and are hardly noticeable. This procedure is recommended for patients over 15 years old that have imperfect smiles, misaligned teeth, and/or spaces and crowding of their teeth. One type of orthodontic device used to straighten teeth is braces, which have been used for years to straighten teeth. Recently, many types of braces and clear devices have been used to straighten teeth. One of the latest being Invisalign.
Different types of braces have been used in the U.S., and are now being offered in the U.K. in Central London. They do away with the lengthy orthodontic procedure, taking between 6-9 months to complete. Despite scepticism, these new braces are installed using up-to-date techniques, and are used to straighten teeth quickly and safely. Special nickel titanium wires are used to move the teeth and the brackets are tooth coloured, and are therefore hardly noticeable. These braces use light forces to align the teeth, consequently causing only temporary discomfort. They also do not damage your teeth or gums because of the short duration of treatment. They are also significantly less expensive than normal braces. So, visit your Central London Dental Clinic for a consultation a the 6 month smile!

At the London W1 dental clinic, Lumineers are now being offered. These are ultra thin veneers, about the thickness of contact lenses, and require minimal or no tooth preparation. This ultra-thin strong porcelain is patented by Cerinate, and is used to whiten and reshape your smile, by covering discoloured teeth and worn down teeth, respectively. They can even be used to close gaps between your teeth. .Due to the thinness of Lumineers and no to minimal preparation required, this can be considered a reversible dental procedure. That is, your dentist can remove them, and repolish your original teeth, and it will be like nothing was ever done at all. Lumineers are a very good choice for stained, slightly chipped or damaged, and mal-positioned teeth. Amazingly, they can also be placed over crowns and bridges that you already have in your mouth.
London W1 dentists are Cerinate registered and certified, and these are the only dentists that can order these Lumineers. These Lumineers can only be made by a certain dental laboratories, so Lumineers are not offered everywhere. Lumineers can be made and inserted for you in two dental appointments, and have a very good success rate. Make an appointment at your London W1 dental clinic and improve your smile!

When speaking to your West London dentists about teeth whitening procedures, they are going to mention the Zoom teeth whitening system available in their office. Your West London dentist will examine your teeth and let your know what type of results you can expect. Different coloured teeth tend to be more resistant to whitening. If you are a good candidate for teeth whitening, the dentist will make an appointment for you to begin your whitening regimen. Your West London dentist may suggest the Zoom teeth whitening system that takes a few visits from 30 to 60 minutes each. A rubber dam and shielding gel will be used to isolate the teeth to be whitened, to make sure that the other teeth and oral tissues do not come into contact with the whitening gel. The Zoom whitening gel is then placed on the teeth, and then a light source is placed in very close proximity to these teeth to augment the gel’s effects. There are several different types of light sources, and special plasma lights and laser lights have been used for this procedure. Your teeth may be sensitive for a couple of days following the Zoom teeth whitening procedure, but this will subside with time. So, visit your West London Dental Clinic for Zoom teeth whitening.

Fear of the dentist is a very common problem, and is higher in male than in female patients. These patients usually do not seek regular dental checkups, and arrive at the dentist’s office when it is usually too late to save the tooth. They allow their dental health to suffer, and require procedures to eliminate severe pain and/or infections, which in turn, makes their visits to the dentist more stressful for both these patients and their dentist. It is important to visit your West London dentist regularly, to prevent dental problems that can be very painful, or result in loss from either an infected tooth/teeth (i.e., dental abscess) and/or surrounding tissue structures (i.e., gingivitis or periodontitis).
There are numerous modern dental technologies that can help you to be more relaxed and to overcome the fears and anxieties of visiting the dentist in West London. With many patients, there is possibly something that occurred at the dental office when they were children that made them fearful of the dentist. It could be the smell of the clinic or the dentist, and the chemicals that are being used. You have a lot of company, as the majority of patients fear the dentist and/or the procedures! Besides these previous negative dental experiences and smells, embarrassment about their mouth condition, the noise of the drill, poking with the explorer and other instruments, and worrying about being gagged, have all been causes for concern in anxious patients.
Some things that may help you cope with your fears and anxieties are: being honest and up front with your dentist; tell the dentist you are scared. There are different things that can be done at your West London’s dentist’s office to help you. Your dentist can explain the procedure to you, and let you know how long it will take. That way you know what you are facing. Find a sympathetic dentist and staff! Let your dentist know about your previous dental experiences that may have contributed to you being frightened and anxious. Your West London dentist have several distraction and relaxation techniques that they can use to help comfort you, or they can use pain free injection techniques, combined with special glasses and music so that you will not hear all of the noises associated with the dental procedure. Other aids are sedation and pre-medication. Don’t avoid the dentist, but instead communicate with them to see if they are the right dentist for you and your needs.

The Invisalign® system has been available since the late 1990s, and is now available at your London W1 dentists’ office. They are a series of clear plastic “teeth aligners” fabricated using complex computer methodologies. Invisalign® is currently being used to move and straighten teeth, and have replaced many wire and bracket systems. Do they work? In addition to being indiscernible, this technique allows for better and more comfortable teeth movement. Typical treatment duration for the Invisalign® system is about 1 year as compared to 2-3 years for regular braces. However, there are restrictions, and these should not be a replacement for complete regular orthodontic therapies. The Invisalign® system is not to be used on partially erupted teeth, or very crowded teeth. Invisalign® is very popular and is asked for frequently.
You should first have a consultation with your London W1 dentist to determine if the result that you are looking for can be obtained with Invisalign®. Your dentist will perform a complete examination and X-rays, and will also take impressions of your mouth to be poured in white stone by the dental laboratory. These stone models will then be evaluated by a computer, which will plan your tooth movements and a series of 12-48 clear plastic aligners will be fabricated and sent back to your dentist’s office. You will then receive the first set of trays and your dentist will help you to snap them into place over your teeth. It will seem like it doesn’t fit right. These trays are made to fit accurately to the desired position of your new teeth set-up. After a short time, your teeth will reposition themselves to the newly guided position. Your teeth will be allowed to rest, giving time for your oral bone to remodel and help your teeth tighten slightly into the new position. This process is repeated until you reach the desired end-point of your tooth movement. You will probably be scheduled to visit the dentist once a month to check on your progress and get new trays.

There are many reasons why people lose their teeth including dental caries, periodontitis, and tooth trauma. London dentists have been using dentures for numerous years to replace lost teeth. There are also other ways to replace lost teeth. Compromised oral function has been linked to decreased self-esteem and a decline in the quality of life. Adults with missing teeth or loose dentures may avoid certain social activities because they are embarrassed to speak, smile, or eat in front of others. Your teeth provide support and structure to your face and cheeks, and lost teeth may result in sagging cheeks, making you appear older than you really are. By replacing your teeth, you can remove years from your face.
Dentures are removable appliances to replace your teeth, and are made to look, feel, and function naturally. They are made to look like your teeth and gums, and look very realistic and natural and have a comfortable feeling. There are several different types of dentures, and these include partial and full dentures. Partial dentures are made when there are some teeth that are in good condition still remaining in your mouth, and full dentures are made when there are no teeth remaining in your mouth. Partial dentures are clasped onto your existing teeth, and will keep those teeth from shifting in your mouth. Made of acrylic resin and plastic or porcelain teeth, your London dentist can now give you many different aesthetic options to replace your missing teeth.
Full dentures are held in place by suction created on the roof of your mouth when the dentures are in place. Lower dentures do not have the same suction, due to their smaller surface area and your tongue and muscles of the mouth moving. These lower dentures may require an adhesive agent to hold them in place, as they can become loose upon eating. There is an alternative, and your London dentist will explain this to you. You can have the option of having either dental implants, or miniature dental implants, placed into your gums and underlying bone, to stabilize the denture and hold it in place. This way you can eat anything you want without the worry of your dentures loosening or coming out. Many denture patients are receiving these implants, because they dramatically improve their confidence.
The best way to care for your dentures is to make sure they are kept clean. Your dentures should be removed while you sleep to allow your gums to rest, and allow them to be exposed to your mouth environment in order to keep them healthy. When you remove your dentures, you should brush them and soak them in cold water, or a cleaning tablet specifically made for this purpose that you place in water. DO NOT USE BLEACH! Also, brush your dentures again before replacing them back into your mouth. If your denture has large buildups and debris that you cannot remove by brushing, visit your dentist and have them or their dental hygienist remove the debris and clean your dentures. Even though you don’t have your natural teeth, it is very important for you to visit your dentist on a regular basis, in order to make sure that your dentures and your underlying supporting tissues are in good shape. They will also fit your dentures better if they are getting loose from shrinkage of the underlying tissues. Dentures that do not fit properly, cause gum irritation and inflammation, and other problems such as bad speech and inability to chew food.
Dentures can last quite a while if they are properly maintained by the patient and you visit your dentist regularly. There is some natural wear and wear that occur to dentures, especially those made with plastic teeth. These teeth wear more quickly than porcelain teeth. Also, your gums and underlying bone tissues may shrink causing your dentures to get loose and changing your bite in the process. Your dentist will reline or rebase your denture depending on the situation. However, it is highly recommended that you have new dentures made after five years.
Your dentist will perform a complete examination and take radiographs of your mouth. After discussing your needs and wants, your dentist will determine if dentures are right for you. If you already have an old denture, your dentist may use your old denture to take an impression of your mouth. If not, the dentist will decide if there are some questionable teeth remaining in your mouth that cannot be saved. After this is decided, the dentist will take impressions of your mouth and a bite registration, and stone models will be made of your mouth in the dental laboratory. Dental technician(s) will fabricate the best possible dentures according to your dentist’s instructions.
If you need to have teeth extracted, “immediate” dentures will be fabricated prior to teeth removal, and following the surgery, the denture is inserted immediately. This aids in the healing of the extraction sites and will act as a surgical stent. It allows you to function and have better aesthetics during the healing period. These dentures usually require relining with soft and/or medicated material while the tissues are healing and shrinking. “Regular” full dentures are fabricated after the healing is complete. This denture can usually be inserted 8-12 weeks after the teeth have been extracted.

Porcelain veneers are now available at our Central London Dental Clinic. There are many uses for porcelain veneers in dentistry including severely discoloured, worn or damaged teeth. Porcelain veneers, are thin porcelain coverings fabricated in the dental laboratory specifically for a specific patient and tooth, and give excellent cosmetics in the right situation. Tooth preparation for porcelain veneers involve minimal to moderate removal of tooth enamel (the outer shell of the tooth), and when indicated the dentin tooth layer; depending on each individual situation.
Two to three visits are usually required to have the porcelain veneers made. A smile analysis is usually performed using a camera, and stone models of your teeth. The proposed final mock up of your teeth are usually performed via computer analysis or white dental wax being placed on the models of your teeth. Alterations to your proposed smile should be discussed and made with your dentist during this visit. Once you and your dentist have agreed on the result that can be obtained, your teeth are anaesthetised and portions removed using a diamond bur. Temporary acrylic or composite shells are fabricated by the dentist or his in-house laboratory to prevent tooth sensitively and shifting. Impressions are then made, and the stone models are sent to a laboratory that specialises in porcelain veneer fabrication. At the following visit, the porcelain veneers will be bonded in place. When the porcelain veneers are delivered to your dental office, they will appear very delicate. However, once securely bonded into place, they become much more rugged.
The cosmetic result depends both upon the dental laboratory’s and your dentist’s artistic natures. The bonding materials, and other intrinsic colouring, make a world of difference in certain cases. It is helpful to have a dentist that has a lot of experience with porcelain veneers!

Bruxism is the term used by dentists referring to the act of teeth grinding. This problem can be successfully treated in London W1 dental clinic. Teeth grinding usually mainly while one is sleeping and they are unaware of the problem until some damage to the teeth are done. Many causes exist for teeth grinding including: malpositioned or misaligned teeth; stress, and jaw discrepancies. Teeth grinding also occur in children from their teeth hitting edge-to-edge, and not biting together properly. This usually improves when the adult teeth come into the child’s mouth. However, your dentist will suggest the proper care for your child, and could also help to resolve these teeth grinding problems in both you and your child, if required. Thus, it is important to have dental check-ups.Although teeth grinding is not usually considered a major problem, it may instigate problems, such as mouth, jaw and facial pain. Teeth grinding can also occur because of faulty dental restorations, ill-fitting partial or full dentures, missing teeth, or teeth prematurely biting together. Your dentist will check your bite, and examine your mouth for premature wear patterns, or make study models of your mouth to better observe where you teeth may be hitting prematurely. An bite equilibration is then performed or your dentist or the dental laboratory may fabricate either a customized soft rubbery appliance or hard clear acrylic appliance for you to wear as either a diagnostic aid or as treatment for your teeth grinding, or both. Your dentist may also refer you to a specialist, depending on the degree that you grind your teeth, or the type of treatment that you require. There are many different types of therapy available for teeth grinding, and these should be discussed between you and your London W1 dentist. So, make sure to visit your London W1 dental clinic for a consultation!

In West London, dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth. Currently, 90% five-year success rate exists for dental implants. There exist numerous other treatments for missing teeth. However, in West London, dental implants have proven invaluable to replace missing teeth, and are the best choice in many situations where natural teeth are post. Besides being more natural looking and stronger in comparison to different tooth replacement procedures, they also offer a longer-lasting answer for missing teeth. Dental implants are available for single tooth or multiple teeth replacement(s), and they are also being used to anchor full and partial dentures. All of these different uses will be thoroughly explained to you when you visit your West London dental clinic.
West London dentists have been specially trained in the placement of implants and can perform these procedures; however there are times when a patient may be referred to a dental specialist, especially for dental implant placement that are required in the sinus areas. Using a dental team approach with experienced clinicians can provide the best results for some patients. Everyone involved should stay in close contact with each other to assure that dental implant success and the patient’s hope for excellent restoration(s) are achieved.
Dental implants are made of a titanium alloy shaped in a barrel or screw-like form. They also have an area for attachment to place the final restoration. A little opening is made where the implant is to be placed, and the special implant drill is used to create the opening in the bone where the implant is to be placed. The dentist must be skilful as to not injure any of the adjacent tissues. Prior to receiving or even choosing dental implants as the right restoration for the patient, a complete dental work-up will be performed via a complete dental and oral examination, X-rays and other computerised tomography in order to make sure where the implant(s) should be placed. A stent is usually fabricate to help guide the dentist. Do you be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to in order to make sure that you are comfortable with choosing the dental implant procedure. You West London dentist is there is assist!

I once read an anecdote where a person had to talk to a teller through a small hole in the window. And since they had a hard time hearing each other, they had to speak close to that hole. Unfortunately, the teller had halitosis. So, that person wanted to speed the conversation up in order to breathe fresh air once again. Hilarious, isn’t it. Unfortunately, it commonly happens and a lot of them are not aware that they have it.Halitosis is basically known as bad breath. It is often caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the oral cavity from particles of food left inside. When you have a tooth decay or dental caries, it may also lead to bad breath. Bleeding gums or gingivitis can also be a cause of halitosis. This is one of the reasons why dentists always advise their patients to clean their teeth and tongue thoroughly through brushing and flossing. Mouthwash or gum can help mask the odor but it does not treat the underlying condition.

How do you get rid of this bad breath that will not only affect the health of your body but your social status as well? First is treating the tooth decay and gingivitis. If you need to have a tooth extracted because of its decay, then you have to do it. And always keep your mouth clean and fresh by regular brushing and flossing.

Do these steps and you are on your way to that perfect smile and fresh breath, including keeping the air of London smelling clean.