Archive for July, 2009
I often have been asked as many people say
well here are a few
1, trauma if you broke the teeth or they were chipped then this can cause a
2, the lips and tongue can exert pressures on the teeth causing them to develop in unusal places
3, ealry loss of the baby teeth this can cause the space to close too soon for the adult tooth
4, missing adult teeth
5, mesial drift- whereby the back teeth move gradully move forwards causing some crowding in the front teeth
6, extra teeth
7, big teeth and small mouth can cause crowding
these are the main reasons there may be more if i think of more will post agian on this subject most of these can be corrected using some kind of brace or orthodontic treatment
I found out about Lifestyle Dental through the Website and I came in because it was the closet clinic. I was unhappy with my teeth and I did not smile. When I did smile I didn’t show my teeth. I have had some veneers done and now when I smile I show all my teeth and am very happy.
My friends and family all like my new smile.
Ilvija Konstantinova, Blackburn, 24 years
before and after veneers
More and More people are becoming aware of teeth being worn away or becoming sensitive as a result of an acidic diet
It is known that acidic beverages like sodas and citric juices like grapefruit and orange juice can damage teeth.
1, identify the source of erosion, possibly with the help of a dental professional this may intake keeping a diet sheet for a few days and then having this examined by a dental professional who can study this for patterns and certain products which are causing the damage.
2, Then steps can be taken to control and prevent further damage.
3, Reducing consumption of the suspected food or beverage to the absolute minimum.
websites that can help on this include the british dental health foundation and colgates website
Are you suffering health problems due to bad oral health ?
The importance of oral health and oral hygiene is always been at the forefront in the mind of all dentists. Now the link between oral health and gum disease and also the impact of poor oral health on the body and associated dieases is getting stronger.
A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. As many as 75 percent of adults in the United States have been affected by periodontal disease.
So if you would like to know more then click here to find out or call 01772 717316 and book an examination.
There are a number of ways that you can whiten your teeth and each one as its benefits and disadvantages these are some of the solutions that are provided at lifestyle dental
The Lifestyle Hour white solution – this is for those people who are lookign for a quick result and a noticable change it consists of teh Zoom in house and followed up by the home kit
The lifestyle Dental Home solution – this consists of a home whitening kit which is doen over a period of a few weeks and this gradually whitens the teeth this solution is good for people wanting a slower change over a few weeks and one that is controlled.
We often get asked many questions about braces and clear braces here are the most common ones answered
What are they?
Clear braces come in a few different types and varieties there are clear aligners and then inman aligners
They fit on to the teeth and push teh teeth into the correct alignment
Will be painful?
A little uncomfortable. For a few days after you first get a brace, usually painkillers can resolve the matter
How long will it take?
Clear braces can take a little longer that metal braces although this is very much dependent upon the amount of aligment or movement is required.
How do I clean my teeth with them?
depending upond the type of brace you have the dentist or hygienst can advise you and give you a programme to suit you.
a few weeks ago i posted about staining and the commone causes of things that can cause extrinsic staning that is staining which is on the surface of teeth and which can in most cases be removed by scaling or hygiene. Here I have listed some of teh things that can cause intrinsic staining.
1, Antibiotics espicailly tetracycline if given uncer teh age of 8
2, Excessive fluoride this can be from toothpaste
3, Genetics – there are a few conditions which can cause yellow teeth and also brittle teeth these can be treated and visitng the dentist woudl give the best solution.
4, Aging – general aging of the teeth can cause a slight yellow appearnce
5, Fillings – dental fillings can cause a greay apperance to teeth espicially the metal fillings or amalgam fillings
6, Trauma to teeth – if teeth suffer an injury then over a long period the nerve whithin the tooth also known as the pulp can deteriorate and the teh byproducts of this will cause the discoluraiton of the teeth
next time will post about what can be done to remove the staining or whiten teh teeth
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“I have received outstadning service and the team here is great”
My wife passed the clinic and she decided to book an appointment and booked one for myself . I have received outstanding service and the team here is great. i think everything is down to a T. I would be happy to reccomend friends and family.
Lee Bray, Preston
I am always finding that more and more people are requesting dental appointemnts times after work and on weekends so Lifestyle dental as now available appointments after 5pm on a thursday and also appointments on a Saturday too
Its great at the moment the sun is shining and it is really really hot. People tend to be more happy and will generally smile more which is great too. The sun can be good and bad for health like everything else in moderation is fine altough too much too often and it will cause problem. The sun promotes Vitamin D promotion which is essential in the development in healthy bones. Too much sun can cause premature aging and in some cases carcinomas
so enjoy the sun and like everything else in moderation is a good thing