Maxine, 39 from Moreton in Wirral
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
White (composite) fillings
Friday, March 26th, 2010“How can I prevent my teeth from becoming discoloured?”
Monday, November 16th, 2009“I’ve had whitening done and I’m really happy with the results but I’m scared of them going back to how they were before. How can I prevent discoloration?”
- See your hygienist for professional cleaning at the recommended time intercal (usually every 3-6mths)
- If drinks have a high stain potential, use a straw
- Remember to brush shortly after you have foods or drinks that are highly staining. If you can’t, try to rinse with lots of water.
- Avoid abrasive toothpastes which may wear the enamel, exposing more of the darker substructure in your tooth (the dentine)
- Don’t smoke!
Finally, use your home whitening kit to give you a little boost occasionally!
“I’m really nervous, can you help?”
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009“I would really like to improve my smile, I know there’s definately some work needs doing. I’ve been putting treatment off for years as i’m afraid to see the dentist, but I know things are just getting worse. Is there anything you can do to help me in some way?”
Our practice is especially familiar of the fearful patient. Making your experience with us a truly calm and comfortable one is our priority. We understand that each patient’s experiences, both past and present are truly unique. A patient manner and gentle touch can be expected by all members of our team. In addition, we offer music CDs, anxiety medication and sedation dentistry to help our patients get the care they want and need. Why not come and visit us, see the practice, meet some of the team and enjoy a coffee? - There’s really no need to venture into see the dentist until you’re feeling more at home here!
“Cap or Crown? What’s the difference?”
Thursday, October 8th, 2009“I’ve got some caps, and now my dentist has told me I need a crown on another tooth. What is the difference?”
A cap or crown - they’re the same thing and simply refer to complete coverage of the tooth. Caps/crowns are generally necessary when teeth have gotten weak from previous large fillings to protect them from fracturing or teeth that have fractured and now they need support. Crowns are also placed on top of implants or on teeth that have had root canal treatment.
Can you give me dentures that look like my old ones?
Friday, August 28th, 2009“I’ve been wearing false teeth for years and have never had any problems with them. Although I like the appearance and the fits only just starting to get loose, they just look worn, discoloured and generally old. Can you make a replacement set so I dont look too different and my grandchildren wont realise they’re false?!”
Your wish is our command! There are people like yourself who are quite happy with how their dentures have been but feel they are just getting a little old and worn. In this situation we can complete what we call a “copy-tech”. This means taking some impressions of the dentures themselves so as the dental lab can make new ones based on the same features as the old. The teeth can be new, but the same size, shape and colour. It can be our secret and the grandchildren will never know!
How do I keep my new implants clean?
Monday, August 24th, 2009“I’ve just finished all my treatment and am so pleased with the results, I want to make sure I look after my new smile more than I did my old, but how do I clean round the implant teeth?”
Throughout treatment we arrange hygienest visits and once you have finished we still insist you attend regularly to maintain your hygiene and the health of your mouth. The hygienest will go through intructions with you on how best to clean, particularly round implants/bridgework where methods might be slightly new to you.
There are many things additonal to your usual brushing. We may suggest a particualar toothpaste and/or mouthrinse. Cleaning interporximally (inbetween the teeth) may need floss, superfloss and/or tepe brushes. Your hygienist will be able to advise what you need and show you exactly how.
“I’ve had root canal treatment but now my tooth has gone dark”
Thursday, June 11th, 2009“I’ve had a Root Canal Treatment and now my tooth’s changed colour and looks dark compared to the rest, is there anything you can do?”
Of course! We can do whats called internal bleaching – which is exactly what it sounds like – we put the bleach inside the tooth rather than normal whitening on the outside surface. Plus there’s always veneers and crowns that can make things look more like you want them to.
“I’ve got some missing teeth, can you do anything for me?”
Thursday, June 11th, 2009“Over the years I’ve got had to lose some teeth. Now I’ve got missing teeth, i want to improve how things look and be able to eat foods I currently avoid. Is there anything you can do for me?”
Yes! With implants, bridges and even dentures there’s always something we can do. Replacing missing teeth is something we do everyday for many patients. We need to have a thorough consultation with you so we can determine exactly what the right solution is for you personally. One size doesn’t fit all! But all our solutions combine making things look good with functionally getting things right.