In this article, we carry out a review of oral irrigation devices known as water flossers. There are dozens of oral irrigation devices on the market ranging from as little as £10 which go all the way to over £100. The main aim is to remove plaque bacteria in hard-to-reach areas such as under the …
The Job of a Broken Repair Kit… The job of a broken tooth repair kit is to ensure that no further bacteria get into the cavity. Bacteria entering the cavity of a broken tooth cause decay and infection. In addition, when the cavity is filled, the hole will no longer be open and therefore food …
Dentures Provided by the NHS Dentures can be provided on the NHS as long as they are deemed clinically necessary to secure oral health. It is the dentist who decides whether they are deemed clinically necessary to secure oral health. Dentures come under the NHS Band three treatment which currently is £269.30. In addition, any …
Denture cleaning tablets are often considered in place of manual cleaning or as an adjunct. A denture cleaning tablets must be non-toxic, must not harm the gums, must not affect the colour or the strength of the denture and must be of low cost. A denture cleaning tablet will not be as good as manual …
Broken Veneers Q&A All patients become surprised and shocked when their porcelain veneer either breaks, cracks or chips. It is possible that a veneer can come off in one piece or it may break or chip with the remaining piece or fragment still attached to the tooth. It’s never good when a porcelain dental veneer especially …
9 Reasons You Have Tooth Sensitivity Unsurprisingly, tooth sensitivity has many causes and these are the most likely causes. Gum recession (without gum or periodontal disease) Gum recession in the presence of gum disease or periodontal disease After new filling or crown Leaking from an Old Crown or an old filling After the placement of …
Professional Teeth Whitening Kit with Activated Charcoal £19.99 Kit Contents This system consists of several components that you will find in the kit. Firstly, there are teeth whitening gels presented in syringes. Secondly, there are teeth whitening plastic moldable trays. These are generic, therefore in order to fit them into your particular shape of …
I want to get my teeth whitened. What do I need to know? Here are the most important five points which you should know about before you have your teeth whitened. How effective will the tooth whitening process be for your particular teeth? What will be the full cost of the tooth whitening procedure. This …
The best mouthwash – tested! BUY: Listerine Total Care – £4.00 Features Listerine Total Care claims to offer six benefits ranging from gum disease to fresh breath. Listerine was initially marketed just as a treatment for bad breath however with the increasing use of mouthwash in general within the population, it has become necessary for a …
Is flossing important and should I floss my teeth? The first question must be, what is dental floss? Dental floss is simply a piece of thread which can slide or fit in between the teeth in order to remove the plaque from them. Dental Floss is made out of a Polymer. The 2 polymers are either …