January 13th, 2012
It is all very well forking out on all the best products in west London shops for the latest gadgets and products to maintain a high level of oral hygiene, but if your application is all wrong, you might as well have saved your money in the first place. Just by buying the best electric toothbrush around doesn’t ensure that you are going to keep your mouth healthy if you don’t know how to back it up. Yes, getting the right brush for your mouth is the crucial first step on the road to a healthy mouth, but you then need to back it up with a good toothpaste to compliment your brush- and then it doesn’t stop there. Finding a good dental floss too and maybe some small, inter-dental brushes will help support the whole oral hygiene process. Now what you need to do is learn how to use them correctly and by getting some advice from a hygienist, you will be well on the way to hygiene heaven. What you are attempting to do here is ensure that you keep your teeth and gums free from the residues of food that can breed bacteria in the mouth. By brushing and flossing after every meal, you are giving yourself the best opportunity of avoiding the pitfalls of disease in your mouth and once you get yourself into a daily routine, your teeth and gums will be forever healthy.
January 5th, 2012
Since the invention of the toothbrush and toothpaste, oral hygiene has been completely on the up and our mouths in London W1 have never been healthier. But even the way we brush has moved on radically with new modern brushes that have made the process an exact science in today’s world. The thing that dentists are consumed by is the removal of plaque from the teeth that will prevent further issues such as periodontal and gum disease from arising, and of course, make their lives a lot easier when treating you, and brushes have been developed in such a way as to ease plaque build up in the mouth. Just take a look at the range of brushes on sale right now- they are soft bristled, hard bristled and perfectly angled to get deeper in the mouth than ever before. They are colour coded so that they can tell you when to get a new one, but probably the best advancement has come with the introduction of the electric toothbrush. These too come in various guises; some rotate, some go back and forth, and there are even some that pulse will they go back and forth aimed specifically at removing plaque. Bit of a minefield, but check with your dentist first before slashing out on the latest gadgets, but it sure is a fact that you are now living amongst a world of toothbrushes that maximise your oral hygiene.
December 6th, 2011
The words ‘dental health’ covers a vast area in dentistry in central London. It always starts at home with how you care for your teeth; from the products you purchase to the way you use them. But as we get a little older, most of us will suffer the annoyance of the teeth and gums becoming a little tattered and torn; gums may become infected and tooth decay may creep in. This is where dental health care take a leap into a different dimension as the world of dentistry has leapt into the future to protect both your teeth and gums. If you just want to look pretty to up your ego, it’s all there for you and by upping the way you smile will make you feel good about yourself- without a doubt. But even the most damaging of situations that arise in the mouth, from gum disease, tooth decay to tooth loss can be rectified to ensure that your mouth retains its stability. Modern dentistry can cope with virtually anything that is thrown at it but there should be a level of self sufficiency involved here as well. Ensuring that you maintain the health of your mouth involves you starting with the basics, but also maintaining regular trips to see your dentist and clueing yourself with how to look after your mouth; by sitting down with your dentist and having a good old fashioned chat, you can then learn about products and treatments, things to avoid, and how to care for your oral health in general.
September 2nd, 2010
Chewing gum has made the jump in recent years from confectionary to boosting your dental health through cavity control and plaque protection. A number of high profile dental health agencies including the American Dental association have recognised the benefits of chewing gum. This has meant that chewing gum has enjoyed spectacular growths in sales over the last few years. But just what is it about gum that makes it so good for your teeth?
There are many benefits associated with stimulating saliva through the chewing of gum. It is the simple motion of chewing that stimulates the salivary glands and produces more saliva. In theory you could chew anything but gum is convenient and can be made to taste in many flavours.
Research indicates that there are further health benefits from chewing gum that include keeping plaque at bay, strengthening enamel and cleaning the teeth. Chewing gum can also help to reduce gum disease and bleeding gums. There are also some studies that show that chewing gum can have wider health benefits including helping weight loss and improving short-term memory.
However, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind when you decide to start chewing gum. One of them of course is that the gum needs to be sugar free in order to have the beneficial qualities. Obviously, chewing gum with a high sugar quotient will not be good for the teeth and could even damage them further. Low-sugar gum is widely available from most shops and newsagents, as well as specialist dental gum from chemists and your Central London dentist.
March 14th, 2010
Brushing your teeth is by far and away the most important way of keeping them clean, healthy and free from decay. Effective brushing is the first line of defence against a whole series of nasty and unpleasant dental health concerns that could cause you a lot of pain, embarrassment and expense throughout your life.
London W1 dentists recommend that you brush your teeth at least twice a day for three minutes. It is recommended to use a soft-bristled brush, unless told otherwise by your dentist for specific reasons, as they are the best at removing plaque and ultimately that is the number one aim of tooth brushing. Plaque is the sticky, filmy substance that coast teeth and releases acids which eventually break down enamel and cause cavities. If left untreated, dental cavities will worsen until the enamel is breached and the sensitive inner part of the tooth including the dental nerve is exposed to bacteria and infection. This can be very unpleasant and the source of severe pain and ultimately tooth loss.
When brushing it is important to angle the brush at 45 degrees to the gums so that they are also gently cleaned. This helps to keep plaque off the gums and prevent gum disease, the number one cause of tooth loss in the UK. Using a small-headed toothbrush is also recommended because it allows easier access to more parts of the mouth.
Although brushing is very important, it is also still a good idea to floss your teeth at least once a day as this helps to remove plaque and food debris from between the teeth. As well as this, it is also highly important to make sure you keep up six-monthly appointments with the dentist as even the most rigorous brushers can still be affected by decay and disease.
September 23rd, 2009
In polls of popular fears, right up there with spiders and heights, is always the dentist. Even though we know that our dental health is very important, for some people the anxiety proves too much and their oral hygiene suffers greatly as a result. While it is true that a visit to the dentist isn’t always the most pleasant experience, development in technology has led to the introduction of far less painful and intrusive treatment.
However, some people will still find the experience frightening due to deep-rooted fears and anxieties. Anxious patients often put dentists themselves under pressure which could possibly be detrimental to their own treatment. This negative cycle spirals leading to further treatment and increased waiting time for everyone else.
There may be an answer. Recent studies at King’s College, London have found that the scent of lavender has a calming effect on both patients and practitioners and can break the cycle of anxiety. Patients who were exposed to the scent of lavender in the waiting room prior to their appointments reported feeling much more at ease when they were actually in the chair.
Researcher Koula Asimakopoulou, from the King’s college team said: “Our findings suggest that lavender could certainly be used as an effective ‘on-the-spot’ anxiety reduction in dentists’ waiting rooms. This is a significant difference and it was present regardless of the type of dental appointment.”
For patients who suffer from severe anxiety or even panic attacks when attending dental appointments this may be the answer to breaking the associative disorder obtained form previous bad experiences. Dentists in London W1 are currently using lavender in their waiting rooms to make patients experiences more bearable. After all, every little helps.
October 5th, 2008
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.
