Theoretically dental implants can be placed at any age depending on a few things. A child would have to have fully developed jaw bone and gums. By the age of 7 years a child should have enough bone growth for a dentist to identify any future problems. An elderly patient would have no problems having…
Prevention is better than the cure, as the old saying goes! And this is very important where teeth are concerned. There are some things that we can do to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, most of which we should have been doing from a young age. Brushing your teeth at night and at least…
Ingredients – serves four, just cut ingredients in half to serve two. • 8 ounce) package macaroni • 4tablespoons butter • 4tablespoons flour • 1cup milk • 1cup cream • 1⁄2teaspoon salt • fresh ground black pepper, to taste • 2cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality • 1⁄2cup breadcrumbs, buttered Method • Preheat oven to…
You should always brush your teeth straight after you have eaten. This is not strictly true and can cause long term problems, what you will actually be doing is brushing whatever you have just eaten and drunk all over your teeth and gums. When we eat and drink we produce saliva this acts as a…
Dental experts recommend that we brush our teeth for two minutes every day twice a day, but many of us rarely do! ‘Brushing last thing at night removes the deposits which have built up from eating and drinking during the day, as well as removing plaque – the cause of both tooth decay and gum…
It’s normal to be a bit suspicious when something is so much cheaper in one place compared to another place. We believe our prices are fair and honest and patients are given a complete price plan with no hidden costs after their consultation with us. (This is one of the reasons we ask that patients…
Is our practice right for you? What questions should you be asking to find out. How much do dental implants cost, and what do I get for my money? Our dental implants cost from £995 that includes the abutment and the crown. What is the success rate of the implantologist? Our skilled clinicians…
How safe is radiation in CT-Scans and X-rays Did you know that one X-ray is the equivalent to the amount of radiation exposure you will experience from natural surroundings in 10 days? Some people are concerned about the amount of radiation they are exposed to when asked to have X-rays and CT scans. There might…
For many people the reason for dental implants is cosmetic which can greatly improve someone’s confidence and lifestyle, but there are clinical reasons for getting teeth implants such as being able to chew food correctly and misplacement of existing teeth which then can result in other problems. Chewing Food Your mouth and jaw are…
As a child we are told to brush our teeth twice a day, but how many of us actually do this? We are all meant to brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. A good tip is to use an egg timer or a stopwatch or brushing along to a song…