Daily cleaning of dentures using mechanical action – brushing with a toothbrush or denture brush and an effective, non-abrasive denture cleanser (no dentifrice). Daily soaking in a denture-cleansing solution – this seems to deliver extra chemical breakdown of the remaining plaque and some level of disinfection of the denture. Denture-cleansing solutions … Continued
Daily cleaning of dentures using mechanical action – brushing with a toothbrush or denture brush and an effective, non-abrasive denture cleanser (no dentifrice). Daily soaking in a denture-cleansing solution – this seems to deliver extra chemical breakdown of the remaining plaque and some level of disinfection of the denture. Denture-cleansing solutions should only … Continued
What do you know about Gum disease? when there is a build of plaque it can cause gum disease due to the bacteria. if the plaque is not removed when brushing it can cause irritation to your gum and result in a painful and sore mouth. How to spot Gum disease and what treatment … Continued
Planning on Having a baby? Planning to have a baby? We understand that the dentist would be the last thing on your list through this journey; we would just like to say how important it is to visit your dentist before or during your pregnancy. This will allow us to keep a close eye on … Continued
Brush at least twice a day.The best time to brush teeth before breakfast or at least 30mins after breakfast, then the last thing you do before going to bed. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums. Use fluoridated toothpaste.Fluoride helps … Continued
Summer is here if you have you have your annual holiday booked or an up and coming wedding/party or you just fancy treating yourself this summer. Why not go the extra mile and get a whiter smile. At Hunts Cross Dental Centre we have three different types of teeth whitening systems so there is plenty … Continued
SMILING! Our teeth have such an important role to play in our lives. They help us chew and digest food, they help us to talk and speak clearly and they also give our face shape. A smile also has other day-to-day benefits. It can give us greater confidence, as well as influence our social … Continued
Here is a composite bonding case we completed this week. We used composite to camouflage an uneven smile caused by worn edges and ‘tooth size discrepancy’ (where the incisors have less than ideal proportions). We add composite resin freehand to the teeth without needing an injection! In just 1 to 2 hours this can make … Continued
We Composite Bonding! We recently attended an inspiring course by the talented Mr Nadeem Younis, where we picked up some fantastic tips on re-creating natural effects in teeth when rebuilding them out of composite resin. For those of us interested in science and nature teeth are fascinating little beasts; a hard, glassy translucent enamel layer featuring microscopic bumps, cracks, and undulations, … Continued
Most people have heard of cancer affecting parts of the body such as the lungs or breasts. However, cancer can also occur in the mouth, where the disease can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Most cases of mouth cancer are linked to tobacco and alcohol. Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking are the main … Continued
