Archive for December, 2011

Dental Implants – North West London by a registered specialist oral surgeon

Monday, December 19th, 2011

 

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth.

Losing a tooth can be a devastating experience especially if it is located in the smile zone. It can be very embarrassing and make you hide your smile. If it is a back tooth it can also be very upsetting. Often one can’t enjoy ones food properly. Did you realise that by not replacing the missing tooth it can detrimentally affect all your teeth.

You can so easily put a new tooth in by placing a dental implant.

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My gums bleed when I brush my teeth. Is this normal?

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

The simple answer is no, it’s not normal but very common.  You may think you are brushing too hard but this is unlikely to be the reason!

It is often thought that if you stop cleaning in that area, the bleeding will stop.  In fact the opposite is true!  You must continue to brush your teeth and gums, especially the area that is bleeding!

When plaque (the white sticky film that builds up on our teeth) is allowed to hang around our mouth, the gums become inflamed. Inflamed gums are red and swollen and bleed very easily, almost certainly when you brush your teeth.  However, brushing the area properly (even though it causes bleeding in the short term) removes the plaque, reducing the inflammation, this in turn should stop the bleeding.

If that doesn’t work, or if you haven’t seen your dentist for more than 6 months, it’s definitely worth a visit.  You may need to see a hygienist for a thorough cleaning.  If the plaque is left on the teeth it can cause bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.  After 2-3 days it can solidify into Calculus which is a very hard substance and a toothbrush alone will not be able to remove it!

Remember healthy gums are the foundation for healthy teeth and a beautiful smile.

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