A Natural Way of Preventing Tooth Decay

Dental Hygienist Central London

There are many reasons why tooth decay occurs and you would surprised to hear of the many issues and problems that accelerate tooth decay in children and adults. At Sonria we like to focus onĀ Preventing Tooth Decay.

Here are the main reasons that tooth decay can arise:

  • Fruit – The acid in fruit can burn through the enamel on teeth and cause teeth to erode, this is more with citric acid fruits like lemons, oranges and fruit drinks.
  • Sweets – The sugar in sweets naturally erodes enamel and is one of the biggest reasons for cavities we see in the dentists for children.
  • Smoking & Alcohol – A sure way of adding plaque to your teeth is with smoking and drinking too much.
  • Neglect – Not cleaning your teeth properly, we advise twice a day with dental floss too.

So, with tooth decay culprits clearly defined above, how is it that we still see many patients with tooth decay and then requiring crowns, fillings and even tooth extractions to combat the problem. Knowledge onĀ Preventing Tooth Decay is limited in the general public and we are here to advise and share knowledge.

Well, the Science Daily website seems to have found an answer and it is all natural. As well as adhering to the rules above and if you are a smoker and drinker, then taking extra precaution and measures is a must. Click the button below and read this fascinating article.

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Drill-Free Dentistry May Be The Future

Leyla Packham Dentist Sonria Dental Clinic

Researchers at King’s College London have been working towards a Drill-Free Dentistry world. The idea is to have the teeth that heal themselves and to make dentistry more streamlined and more accessible for those people that have dental phobia.

Here at Sonria Dental Clinic we always make sure we make the process as simple and as pain free as possible. For example, our dental implants have become routine with many customers only needing a consultation then a return visit for the work to implant.

Why not read more on the BBC Health section of the website.

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Dental Implants Overview

Sonria Dental

You may be thinking of dental implants but want to know more about what they are, what they cost, what they do for you and so on, so we have decided to put this blog together to give you a Dental Implants Overview to help you make a better informed choice.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant supports your false teeth (or false tooth), this is done by inserting a titanium screw in to the jawbone to supporting the failing root of the teeth (tooth) and holds your teeth in tight enabling you still eat your chosen foods and maintain longevity.

How long do Dental Implants last for?

A dental implant is just the same as your normal teeth, if you look after them, you can have years of usage from them as you would with your normal teeth. If however, you don’t look after them, then they can coat pretty much like your normal teeth would and develop plaque and can cause bad breath and other problems. With regular checkups with us, they will last like normal teeth.

Is it pain free?

Pretty much yes, we use a local anaesthetic as we would with a tooth extraction then we insert the screw into the jawbone. You may feel a little discomfort afterwards, but this perfectly normal and will pass within hours.

How long is the process?

It depends, you might be able to have instant implants, therefore taking away that second appointment, but you would need to check with us beforehand. Sometimes we perform the implant then around 3-4 months later we can fit your teeth, both processes are very standard and perfectly pain free.

Post Implant – What happens?

We need to make sure the bone has fused around the implant and has taken well, once we have seen this we can then add the teeth to the implant. As said before this can be up to 3-4 months depending on how well the implant fuses to the jawbone

Factors that affect the health of your dental implants.

As with normal teeth, dental implants require regular maintenance checkups, normally every 6 months is the limit. However, factors that can affect your dental implants are:

  • Smoking
  • Unhealthy Diet
  • StressĀ 
  • Gum Disease

For more information on our dental implants, visit our dental implants page or call us for a free consultation today.

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