More and more people nowadays are opting for dental implants over dentures and they don’t mind the higher cost or the more complicated process this option involves. The following are the main reasons why: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth; you don’t have to worry about your teeth coming loose especially when you’re chewing on something tough. Likewise, the experience of care and maintenance of implants is the same with natural teeth — you can floss, brush and rinse like you normally would; there’s no embarrassment in removing teeth and brushing it under running water. They rest ..read more

A bridge will preserve your remaining teeth A cost effective way of ensuring your remaining teeth are preserved and your chewing function is restored, is to have a dental implant bridge as it reduces the quantity of implants needed.If you have lost several teeth, your ability to chew will be significantly compromised. This can lead to increased pressure on your remaining teeth which could ultimately result in their premature failure. A bridge will eliminate issues with altered speech The loss of teeth can often lead to an impaired speech pattern and the inability to pronounce words clearly. A ..read more

Dental bonding is a technique that has been used in cosmetic dentistry for many years and can transform your smile in just a single visit. The process involves the skilful/artistic use of the correct amount and colour of “dental composite”, which is a mouldable material with a paste-like consistency made from acrylic resins and a variety of fillers, depending on the type used. Bonding is used for a variety of cosmetic dental procedures, including: Filling dental cavities – “white fillings” Replacing metal or amalgam fillings Repairing broken and chipped teeth Closing gaps between teeth (diast ..read more

Symptoms of gum disease Healthy gums should be pink, firm and keep your teeth securely in place. Your gums shouldn’t bleed when you touch or brush them. Gum disease isn’t always painful and you may be unaware you have it. It’s important to have regular dental check-ups. Early symptoms The initial symptoms of gum disease can include: red and swollen gums bleeding gums after brushing or flossing your teeth This stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. Advanced symptoms If gingivitis is untreated, the tissues a Causes of gum disease Gum disease can be caused by a number of fact ..read more

The long-term success of implants depends on how well they are maintained. Regular dental visits are essential. Your dentist will develop a dental visit program to ensure the health of your implants and remaining natural teeth. Periodontal disease can strike when teeth and gums are not properly cleaned. If left untreated bone loss, which weakens supporting structures, can lead to loss of dental implants as well as tooth loss. Home Care: Daily brushing and flossing are absolutely necessary for long-term success. There are also many supplemental products that allow you to clean the implant ..read more

What is a crown? A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Why would I need a crown? Crowns are an ideal way to repair teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. A crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for example: you may have a discoloured filling and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth you may have had a root filling and need a crown to protect what is left of the tooth it m ..read more

All On 4 Dental Implants We understand how hard life can be with missing or damaged teeth. Dentures or bridges are one solution, but they come with many disadvantages. People with dentures often worry about issues like plate slippage, so they have to avoid some of their favorite foods, like fresh fruit, corn on the cob, or a juicy steak. They often need to give up healthy activities such as swimming and dancing for fear of having their dentures slip, over even worse, fall out. Dentures are also a chore to take care of, and they tend to be uncomfortable for many people. They can also break or g ..read more

  You’ve probably heard the saying, you are what you eat. There’s a lot of truth in that statement: your teeth and gums need sustenance to stay healthy just like any other part of the body does. That means if we’re not giving our mouth enough nutrients it can get ugly pretty quickly with tooth decay or gum disease (yikes).   What you eat can affect more than just your waistline. You also need to think about what foods are good for the health of your mouth! When we drink and eat starchy or sugary food, it creates acid which then unleashes an attack on your teeth for over twenty m ..read more

  You’ve probably heard the saying, you are what you eat. There’s a lot of truth in that statement: your teeth and gums need sustenance to stay healthy just like any other part of the body does. That means if we’re not giving our mouth enough nutrients it can get ugly pretty quickly with tooth decay or gum disease (yikes).   What you eat can affect more than just your waistline. You also need to think about what foods are good for the health of your mouth! When we drink and eat starchy or sugary food, it creates acid which then unleashes an attack on your teeth for over twenty m ..read more

What Is A Screw Retained Crown? Dental implant treatment involves two different phases of treatment. The surgical placement of the titanium screw is usually followed by a healing phase of 3-6 months. Once the implant surgeon has confirmed that the implant has integrated the restorative phase can begin. The type of restoration chosen will depend on several factors like implant position, width of space to be restored and available height of the dental crown or dental bridge. During the healing phase the dental implant is covered with either a cover screw or a healing abutment. Dental implant tre ..read more