A London Cosmetic Dentist Determines Eligibility for Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial replacement for a tooth root. As the main aim of an implant is to support an artificial tooth, it normally contains an internal screw thread or post space that allows an artificial tooth to be fitted. Who is suitable for a dental implant? If you are in good general oral health, you will likely be a good candidate for a dental implant. If, however, you suffer from gum problems such as gum disease, you may need to...

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See an SE1 Dentist to Avoid Problems that May Be Caused by Desk Diets

"Nowadays, everyone seems to always be on the go and busy with work, leaving little time to prepare meals. Many make do by simply grabbing the nearest food they can get their hands on. This happens not only during working hours, but also at breakfast and lunch. The practice is so common that experts have coined a term for it: “desk diet”, which is food people eat while at work to keep their hunger at bay. Desk diet can definitely make one feel full...

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Getting a Beautiful Hollywood Smile Just in Time for Your Wedding

"Many couples choose to wed in the month of June--a practice that could be traced back to ancient Roman times, when Romans would get married in honour of Juno, the goddess of marriage and the wife of Jupiter. Every woman dreams of being a June bride, dazzling everyone with their breath-taking wedding gown and their radiant smile. Aside from choosing the dress and narrowing down the guest list, having their teeth whitened is among the top priorities...

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The 6 Month Smiles System Can Help Straighten Your Smile and More

"When people smile, they want other people to see a perfect grin. Having crooked or misaligned teeth can turn that grin into a mismatched leer. Some people have perfect teeth, but not everyone is lucky. Either through genetics, early loss of teeth, gingivitis, and other factors, your teeth may not grow straight. This results in crooked, overlapping, and twisted teeth. You might even develop overbite or underbite. There are several approaches to straightening...

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Custom Dental Veneers Ensure That Your Smile Will Always Look Great

Your teeth may seem like they can handle anything, however, they can be damaged if exposed to enough wear and tear. An experienced dentist like one from the London Bridge Dental Practice can help repair the different types of damage that affect your teeth. These methods can range from applying natural-looking dental veneers to dental implants.http://www.lbdp.co.uk/blog/custom-dental-veneers-ensure-that-your-smile-will-always-look-gr...

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Looking after a Porcelain Crown

Certain teeth conditions may require installing a crown over your affected tooth. Advances in dental technology have allowed the development of porcelain crowns, in lieu of metallic ones which have been installed for years, so most crowns nowadays are porcelain. Once your dentist installs one on your tooth, it is now your responsibility to maintain it. Continue oral hygiene practices. The tooth that has a crown is still not safe from cavities so regular oral hygiene is of utmost importance. Start by brushing your teeth regularly like you always do, but be gentle, so as not to dislodge the crown by accident. Ask your cosmetic dentist...

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Invisible Braces in London: Convenient Treatment for Misaligned Teeth

"Crooked and misaligned teeth have adverse consequences on a person’s oral health, apart from making a bad impression on other people. Although applying dental braces is the usual orthodontic treatment for this condition, the wires and brackets often discourage many patients, because they have to be worn from a few months to two years. For better oral healthcare, new types of braces were developed that function well without the inconvenience of metallic...

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Dental Implants in London: A Look their Long History and Evolution

"Since the beginning of time, humans have been seeking ways to replace lost or missing teeth. Today, dental implants in London and elsewhere represent the pinnacle of teeth replacement methods. Before that, however, man had made use of various techniques and contraptions to compensate for their missing teeth. Human skulls dating back to 600 AD have shown that surgeons used carved seashells as a method of tooth replacement. In ancient China, teeth...

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