Many people are afraid of the dentist and if you fall into this category then please do not worry you are not alone. This may be due to a past dental experience, which has resulted in a fear related to dentists and dentistry. This can turn into quite a downward spiral as if you don’t go to the dentist because you are afraid and then more and more treatment is required and so when you do go it is often too late to save teeth.
If you do have some dental anxiety then please be assured that there are many techniques and methods available to help you relax so please do not leave it until it is too late.
The demand for the dental veneer has seen a steady increase recent years. A growing number of people have had this procedure done to improve their smile. To keep up with demand for veneers, more and more practices have begun extending this service to patients and we at lifestyle dental continue to do so . At lifestyle dental we also provide finance options to allow you to spread the investment in this type of cosmetic dentistry over a period of months or even years so you can get that simile and for a price you can afford.
Dental veneers are a thin sheet of porcelain or a composite material fabricated to fit over a your existing teeth. The composite variation of dental veneers is often available more inexpensively since composite veneers can be made in the practice. Porcelain veneers are much more durable and thus have a greater lifespan.
You may not need veneers to achieve that perfect smile. A thorough examination of your teeth before making any procedure is always required. there are alternative procedures which could achieve the same results and be far less destructive for example tooth whitening or cosmetic contouring or aligner
Once the veneer procedure is complete, it is your responsibility to maintain the new smile, together with advice from your dentist. This includes regular brushing and flossing. Regular dental appointments for checkups and cleanings also need to be maintained.
Veneers do have a number of favorable characteristics for example they are stain-resistant and they are virtually carefree if maintained well (see above)
What does the procedure involve ?
You would need attend a few dental visits before veneers can be fitted. a dental lab is usually involved where the veneers are fabricated.
if you are seeking veneers then please check out these additionl resources and then book in for a consultation 01772 717316
Well we have had a training session with Chris Barrow a very highly regarded dental business coach. several recommendations were made and we have taken these up and there will be a few improvements to enhance the experience at Lifestyle Dental in Preston.
one of the things we have done is add Live Chat to our home page on the website so you can if you wish talk to the receptionist live and ask questions.
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) characterized by attacks of intense, stabbing pain affecting the mouth, cheek, nose, and/or other areas on one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully understood.
The intense pain can often be confused with toothache and often leads to constant visits to the dentist.
What can be done?
there are several forms of treatment the starting point a medication which can help
and also can also be surgical intervention
Resources these are some very good websites that can help
I have just come back from a course in London where i have now become a certified user of the Inman Aligner this is a new type of removable brace which squeezes teeth together using gentle forces and can straighter teeth in a matter of weeks rather than he usual time which can be months or even years the new brace will now be available at Lifestyle Dental
this was original reported in the daily mail back last year
An extraction (having a tooth removed) can be quite a nerve racking experience for whatever reason it may be for either before an dental implant or before any orthodontic treatment Braces. Now the experience is much less of an ordeal with modern day local anaesthetics there should be no pain during the procedure and the procedure is a quick and pain less process. However there are some instructions that need to be followed afterwards to make sure there are no complications
1, Make sure not to eat on the socket straight away as this can cause the blood clot to be dislodged and cause further bleeding and delay the healing process
2, NO smoking or alcohol for the first 24 hours
3, Soft food diet notheing too hard or too hot
4, If socket bleeds then bite on a cloth fro about 10 mins and if no improvement then get back in touch with dentist
5, Take some pain killers as it can be sore afterwards
6, Do some hot salty mouth rinses after a few hours – table spoon of salt in a cup of warm water adn rinse every few hours
If for some reason the socket does get infected, then go back and see your dentist they will be able to help
