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Tooth decay causing broken tooth at dentist near Aldershot

May 3rd, 2012

A patient came to Time Dental having broken a tooth and she wanted to know what the options were for replacing it.  On discussion she had a regular diet of sticky hard sweets.  Strawberry bonbons were her favourite.  Sitcky hard foods are a nightmare for your teeth.  They can regularly break yur teeth as they are very hard.  Once they become soft and chewy they have a suction effect on your teeth and can pull off fillings and crowns.  The third thing is that they are loaded with sugar which will result in tooth decay.  All in all not a good idea to eat them!

The tooth that had broken due to the sweet had completely broken at the gum line and the root of the toth was left.  Unfortunately there is no way in saving the remainder of this tooth so it will have to be removed.  However ther are excellent fixed options to place a tooth in the gap.

One option is a dental implant.  An implant is a titanium root that replaces the missing root of your tooth.  It then holds a crown which is attached via an abutment which fits into the dental implant.  Imaplnts have 95% success rates and are an excellent choice for gaps in the mouth.  This will help to restore your function of your mouth and allow you to chew confidently again.

Another option is a dental bridge.  This uses teeth on either side of the gap for support.  The teeth on either side are prepared and impressions are then taken of the prepared teeth.  This is sent to our master ceramist where they provide a bespoke handcrafted bridge that is tooth coloured and which is very strong.  Another great choice for replacing missing teeth.

Time Dental services many patients from Aldershot as well as Fleet, Farnborough, Winchester, Alton and Guildford, and the surrounding areas in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex.

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Tooth coloured fillings at Aldershot dentists

January 27th, 2012

It’s becoming very common now to replace old mercury fillings for tooth coloured options.  Advances in dental technology have resulted in tooth coloured options being the better choice in terms of strength and aesthetics.

A client came to see us at Time Dental to see what his options were for replacing his old mercury amalgam fillings.  Amalgam fillings expand and contract over time and result in internal cracks occurring in the teeth.  This is a weak point and it is only a matter of time before the tooth will break or the filling will break.

When mercury fillings are small they are straight forward to replace by a skilled dentist safely and effectively.  Using white composite fillings are the best choice for small to medium sized fillings.  Nowadays small composite fillings can last just as long as amalgam fillings.

When amalgam fillings are large it is better to replace them with either an inlay or onlay.  These are lab made restorations and are much stronger than direct composite fillings.  They can also last over 15 years and give extra support and strength to a tooth that has already been weakened by mercury amalgam fillings.  They are tooth coloured and can be made of a high grade composite or ceramic.  The ceramic inlays are the strongest and will give you great longevity.

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Tooth decay elimanated forever!

November 29th, 2011

A new mouthwash that eliminates the main bacteria that causes tooth decay has been tested on a small group of individuals in the US.  

In a recent clinical study, 12 subjects who rinsed just one time with the experimental mouthwash experienced a nearly complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria over the entire four-day testing period.

This new mouthwash is the product of nearly a decade of research conducted by Dr Wenyuan Shi, chair of the oral biology section at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Tooth decay or cavities takes place due to a process called demineralization.

“Demineralization” simply describes the fact that mineral content  have been dissolved out of a tooth’s hard tissues.  Demineralization takes place when a tooth is exposed to acids. It’s  a process that takes place a little bit every time a tooth is subjected to another acid attack.

So where do the acids come from?

The acids that cause tooth demineralization (cavity formation) are produced by specific types of bacteria that live in dental plaque (primarily lactobacilli and mutans streptococci).

When we eat and drink food, we create waste products. The bactiera do the same thing and their waste products are the very same acidic compounds that cause tooth demineralization.

While trials still need to be carried out on the new mouthwash, make sure you still visit your dentist and hygienist to ensure you maintain a healthy mouth.

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Straightening teeth in Farnham

November 22nd, 2011

A client came to us at Time Dental having not been for a dental examination in over five years.  He wanted to know what his options were for straightening his lower front teeth which used to be straight but were now overlapping.  He was now very conscious of the crowded teeth and did not show his teeth when smiling.

He was aware that porcelain veneers were a very good option for getting instant results.  Porcelain veneers are also excellent for correcting mishapen and discoloured teeth however in his case his teeth were a good shape and did not like the idea of having his teeth prepared.  He was aware of the use of braces to move his teeth into the correct position but would feel very self conscious if he had to wear braces for a year or more.

On discussions with the patient he was not keen having train-track braces and wanted to know if there were any alternative options.  The invisible brace system Invisalign would be one option.  This uses a series of clear aligners that incremently move the teeth into the correct position.  The clear aligners are changed every 2 weeks and are virtually invisible.  The treatment time can take anything from 6 months to 24 months depending on how much movement is required.

Another option is to use the Inman aligner.  This is a removable brace that can move teeth in a matter if weeks.  It does this by using a special spring loaded bars that very gentley squeeze the teeth into a straighter position.  It’s great for moving upper or lower incisors.

The movements that we needed to achieve in this patients case invloved his canines and premolars and so he opted for the Invisalign system.  The next steps would be to take impressions of his teeth and send them to the US where they use computer technology to predict the movements required to get to the desired result.

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Dental implants in Farnham, Surrey

November 20th, 2011

Having lost two teeth, a client came to see us in Farnham to discuss what options he had for replacing the missing teeth.  Removable options would be a denture which was not appealing to the patient for obvious reasons.  Fixed options were either having a bridge or having dental implants in place.

A bridge uses teeth on one or both sides of the gap for supporting a tooth which replaces the missing one.  If the missing tooth is one of the molars the supporting teeth often need to be prepared as if they were to be crowned.  Impressions are then taken of the prepared teeth and then sent to the laboratory.  A bespoke handcrafted bridge is then constructed in either metal ceramic or all-ceramic.

A dental implant simply replaces the tooth which is missing.  The teeth on either side of the gap are therefore untouched.  A dental implant is essentially a titanium root replacement.  Once the implant has been put into place, impressions of the implant using special impression abutments are taken and then sent to the lab for fabrication.  Implants have a fantastic succes rate of 98% and are now routinely placed at Time Dental.

The pateint opted for the dental implants which were carefully put into place.  There is now a period time for the implant to integrate with the surrounding tissues, and a crown will be placed on top very soon.

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Porcelain crowns at a dentist in Farnham

November 9th, 2011

A client came to see us requesting to change old mercury fillings that she had since a child.  Mercury fillings a currently far less acceptable for dental fillings nowadays.  Firstly they contain mercury which is a toxic metal;  secondly the tooth has to be prepared more to keep the mercury filling in place; thirdly they look awful; fourthly they actually weaken your teeth over time as they expand and contract which results in hairline cracks appearing.  The tooth or the fillng will eventaully beak possibly leaving you in a dire situation for that tooth.

Fortunately there is a solution.  When a filling is very large, it leaves the tooth weak in sturucture.  Combine this with a mercury filling and your tooth is ready to break on you.  When replacing large fillings it is common to advise crowning the tooth to protect it.  A crown is best seen as a “bomb shelter”.  It protects the tooth from all sides and prevents the cusps from breaking as they are encased with in the crown. 

There are 2 main types of crowns.  Metal crowns and tooth coloured crowns.  The metal crowns are generally made of gold.  Gold is the best metal to have in your mouth as it is time proven and also creates an affective seal.  Most people prefer the tooth coloured types as it looks more natural.  There are two main tooth coloured types.  Metal-ceramic crowns and porcelain crowns.  Metal ceramic crowns are the traditional types however due to the metal underneath it can make the gum line look bluish.  The porcelain crowns are the strongest and most natural looking crowns.  There are a number of types of porcelain crowns, they can be made of zirconia, or a pressed ceramic.  The best thing to do is discuss your options with your dentist who will able to advise you appropriately.

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Crowns at a dentist in Farnham

October 27th, 2011

A new client came to see us today in Farnham having lost a front tooth.  On discussion with him he had previously had crowns on his two upper front teeth for twenty years and one of them had fallen out.  He had some quite extensive work on them as they had been root treated with posts also placed in them.  He had been wearing temporary crowns for quite some time and they kept falling out.  He was now fed up with the situation and wanted a permanent solution.

There are two main tooth coloured types of crowns.  Metal ceramic crowns and porcelain all-ceramic crowns.  Metal ceramic crowns are the traditional type of tooth coloured crowns.  They have been around for many years and is certainly a viable option.  The main down side to metal ceramic crowns are that they can look a little lifeless and the gum line round the edge of the crown can look bluish due to the metal work underneath.

The upgrade would be the porecelain all-ceramic crowns.  Again there are a number of types available, and each type is used in different situations.  If the underlying tooth is very dark and discoloured then a zirconia all-ceramic crown may be the best option.  If the tooth structure is not too dark then a pressed all-ceramic crown could be advised.  Both are extremely strong and give the best aesthetic results.  Your dentist will be able to advise you appropriately.

In this gentlemans case the posts were very dark so the options were either a metal-ceramic crown or a zirconia all-ceramic crown to give the best and strongest aesthetic option.

Feel free to call us to see how we can help you.  01252 723 008

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Straighter teeth at your dentist in Farnham

October 12th, 2011

A client came to see us at Time Dental to see what her options were for straightening her upper front teeth.  They had always been crooked and had really started to bother her.  She was now very conscious of them being crooked and stopped showing her teeth when she was smiling.

On discussion and assessment of what she was looking for, we found that it was only her top front four incisors that really bothered her.  Options for straightening her teeth could be porcelain veneers to correct the position as well as the shape of the incisors.  The main disadavantage of porcelain veneers are that the teeth would have to be prepared to correct the crowding.  Traditional orthodontic braces that could take 8 to 18 months of treatment; clear aligners that are very discreet but may still take 8 months or more to achieve the desired result, or the Inman aligner which is a removable appliance that can move teeth in a matter of weeks.

Our client was interested in the Inman aligner as it moved the teeth very fast, was cost effective and the teeth did not have to be prepared.  The secret to the speed of the inamn aligner is by a spring loaded mechanism that squeezes the teeth into position using very light pressure.  It needs to be worn for a maximium of 20 hours per day and the advantage is that if you have an important meeting or social function you simply take it out and put it back afterwards.

Feel free to call for a free consultation to see how we can help.  01252 723 008

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Replacing mercury fillings at a Farnham dentist

September 28th, 2011

A client came to see us who had old amalgam mercury fillings from childhood and wanted to make sure they were still in good shape.  After throughly examining her dental health we discovered that a number of her old amalgam mercury fillings were failing.

Amalgam fillings over time expand and contract.  Combine this with the heavy force they are taking on eating and chewing result in micro-enamel cracks occuring in the tooth.  Over a period of time decay will start to occur at the site of the cracks and the filling or tooth may break.  This could potentially be disasterous for the tooth.  If the break is a vertical fracture through the whole tooth it has a very poor outlook and will have to be extracted.  This is why it is crucial for your dental health to regularly see your dentist to catch things early and be given the appropriate advice.

In this particular case one tooth had a very large amalgam in with visible fine hairline cracks to the back and side.  The old mercury filling was safely removed and we discovered that the crack ran across the corner of the tooth.  In this particular instance the best option for this tooth was to crown it.  A crown acts like a bomb shelter for the tooth where it is protected from the sides as well as the top.  The strongest tooth coloured crowns are zirconia porcelain crowns.  The tooth is first prepared and an impression is taken.  This is sent to the master ceramist who makes a stone model from the impression and digitally scans the tooth.  After milling the zirconia, the tooth his built up using porcelain by our master creamist.  Crowns are essentially handcrafted bespoke restorations which are then cemented into place to restore the bite.  This allows you to chew and eat with confidence withour the risk of your teeth breaking.

Feel free to call Amanda the practice manager to book a comprehensive dental examination on 01252 723 008

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Broken tooth in farnham needing a cosmetic dentist

September 22nd, 2011

A client came to see us at Time Dental having broken his front tooth in an accident in Farnham.  He was also concerned about the overlapping crowded front teeth and wanted to know what his options were.

On visual inspection of his mouth, he had fractured his upper incisor horizontally and he also had quite a severe overlap of his upper front tooth.

There were a number of options for repairing his broken tooth.  The least invasive procedure is composite bonding.  This invloves adding composite white filling to the broken edge to restore the tooth back to the correct shape. 

A further option could be to veneer the tooth.  A porcelain veneer is a lab made bespoke restoration which is handcrafted by an expert master ceramist.  Veneers are very strong once bonded to the tooth and will last for many years.  They do not stain like composite fillings and are a great alternative to composite bonding. 

The last option is to crown the tooth.  A porcelain crown is again a handcrafted bespoke restoration by the ceramist.  It encompasses the whole tooth to provide all round protection of the broken tooth.  More preparation is required to provide space for the porcelain crown, but again this type of restoration will last many years.

After discussing all the options, the patient decided to go with composite bonding as he wanted to preserve as much of the original tooth as possible.

Feel free to call us to see how we can help you.  01252 723 008

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