December 5th, 2008
Children sometimes have their adult tooth or teeth knocked out during an accident, fall, or sports activity. If this occurs and you are present, or another adult is present, follow the advice of your West London dentist. It is crucial that you look at the tooth and make sure that it is in fact an adult tooth and not a primary or baby tooth, as baby teeth are not replaced. The faster you can get the tooth replaced into the mouth, the greater the success rate of replacement. If this can be done in fewer than 30 minutes, the better the rate of survival. Watch the time, it counts!
Place gauze if you have some or a piece of tissue in the area of the mouth where the tooth was lost to control bleeding. This will also allow you and your child the ability to calm down. Once you know that it is in fact an adult tooth or teeth, call your West London dentist. You should have his number available, but if not, it is very easy to find. Make sure that you have the tooth/teeth with you and do not touch the root surface of the tooth/teeth, and only handle the tooth by the crown. The tooth should be either inserted into the vestibular area of your cheek (i.e., between the outer lower gum tissue where it meets the cheek tissue). A glass of milk or salt water can also help. Due to its high chlorine content, water from the tap should be a last resort. If at all possible, attempt to replace the tooth or teeth into your child’s tooth socket where the tooth was knocked out, but make sure that it is positioned correctly with the front of the tooth facing the front of the mouth. You can possibly do this if the child is old enough and will not swallow the tooth. As previously mentioned, make sure that you have your West London Dental Clinic telephone number available. Your West London dentist will do everything possible to try to save the original tooth. They may splint it in place after it is replaced. If your child is involved with sports, you may want to have a custom make guard fabricated by your West London Dental Clinic to prevent this from occurring!
December 5th, 2008
Xerostomia or mouth dryness is relatively common in individuals using medications prescribed by physicians. Mouth dryness leads to numerous dental diseases, such as dental caries. Xerostomia can also cause speech, chewing, swallowing, and taste problems. Individuals with gingival recession and xerostomia have a higher risk of root surface dental caries, as the root covering is much softer than the hard enamel on the crown of the tooth.
Mouth dryness can also lead to nutritional deficiencies. Saliva substitutes along with stimulants are helpful. However, your Central London dentist and dental hygienist can help you to prevent the dental problems associated with mouth dryness. Your Central London dentist may refer you to a physician to help with your medications. Several substitute medications may be available that do not cause the same amount of mouth dryness. Your Central London dentist and dental hygienist can recommend or give you home health products that can help. For example, chewing gums and toothpastes that contain xylitol help with the stimulation of saliva and also tooth remineralisation. Make sure to visit the Central London Dental Clinic regularly to have your teeth and gums checked!
December 5th, 2008
Many people experience dental phobia, with the incidence being higher in male patients than female patients. Many of these individuals do not visit the dentist for regular checkups, and may only visit the dentist when they experience severe dental pain. Sometimes, they never visit the dentist. If they do visit a dental clinic, they may also create a stressful environment in the dental office. Your London W1 Dental Clinic team can help you to overcome your dental phobias and make your dental visit(s) as comfortable as possible. There are numerous advanced dental equipment and procedures that the dental phobic doesn’t even know about because they have stayed away from the dentist for so long. Dental clinics today do not smell like the dental clinics of old. Some people associate the smell with pain. In fact, there are different aromas that the newer clinics may have to relax you while you wait to see the dentist. Also, our dentists and dental staff will not criticize you if you haven’t taken care of your teeth over the years. Beginning late is better than never seeking dental care! Most patients are fearful of the noises, sharp instruments and choking. Your London W1 dentist has many distraction techniques, such as music, special glasses, etc., to help you to relax.
Tell the dentist and dental staff about your dental phobia; don’t let it stew inside of you. London W1 dentists and staff understand your situation. Besides the above distraction techniques, your London W1 dentist can apply nitrous oxide sedation, as well as oral sedation techniques. Depending on your levels of dental fear, the dentist can use various levels of sedation to help make your dental visit as comfortable as possible.
