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April 5th, 2012

Patients from Hyde benefit from dental implant treatment

Dental implants replace a lost tooth with an artificial one, a treatment that is normally available to most dental patients. However, certain health conditions such as diabetes, smoking or alcohol abuse can adversely affect the healing process of dental implants – so a careful evaluation of your health history will be needed before treatment can begin.

Dental implants typically fuse with the bone, making it as strong as a natural tooth and root. A careful evaluation of the jawbone will be required to check if there is enough bone density to receive the implant. Wear and tear resulting from years of using dentures may result in insufficient bone levels to support the implants. In such cases a different procedure needs to be adapted, which strengthens the jawbone to provide a strong foundation.

Besides the bone the gums will also have to be in a good enough condition, with sufficient tissue to support the implant. In cases where the patient is showing signs of gum disease, this will need to be addressed before the implant process can go ahead.

The procedure for dental implants is more invasive than some other cosmetic dental treatments, but the level of experience of Mossley Dental Care’s team ensures patients from Hyde and nearby areas receive only the highest levels of treatment.

Dental implants are not advised during pregnancy or if there are signs of gum diseases. Severe cases of diabetes will also need to be brought under control to aid the healing process required after dental implants. Smokers will need to abstain before and after the procedure as it can impair the healing process.

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March 20th, 2012

Dental Implants at Mossley Dental Care for Patients from Rochdale

There are two things most people will notice about someone upon meeting them- first will be their eyes and second will be their smile. However, if a tooth is missing it can affect the structure of the face and many people may become very self-conscious about the gap, which is why dental implants are so useful. A dental implant is a cylindrical screw that can be fitted and used to house false teeth, known as restorations. The implant acts as a root for the false tooth and over time the false tooth will become fused to the jawbone, just as normal teeth are.

Dental implants for patients from Rochdale is an excellent way to replace one, several or an entire set of missing teeth and in addition to the obvious cosmetic enhancement, the procedure also has a number of other benefits. The implants work to kindle bone growth, which is lost at the time a tooth is removed and the bone in that area begins to shrink. It can help to protect other teeth from damage and chipping, and no work needs to be done on the neighbouring teeth in order to fit it.

Many people who have undergone this treatment have experienced a massive boost in self-confidence, as they no longer feel the need to hide their mouths from others. Once the implant is in and the false tooth is fitted the implant is to be treated just like any other tooth, so there is no need for any special care requirements, which makes it a very hassle free option.

Having an implant, or implants, fitted can literally save your smile and make you feel more comfortable in yourself. One of the main advantages of the dental implant is that it can, over time, become a natural part of the mouth’s structure, which means you are free to eat, speak and smile naturally.

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March 15th, 2012

Fillings the Gaps at Mossley Dental Care for Patients from Stockport

For adults, tooth loss can be a stressful and unpleasant experience because, unlike baby teeth, permanent teeth are not naturally replaced by another tooth. Having a gap in your smile can make eating and speaking difficult and uncomfortable, not to mention the effect it can have on your confidence. It is therefore important that you look after your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene in order to prevent tooth loss.

Mossley Dental Care, which provides treatment for patients from Stockport, look at some of the main causes of missing teeth:

Injury

It is possible to lose a tooth through injury no matter how old or young you are. Although accidents happen, precautions can be taken in certain circumstances. For instance, it is important to wear mouth guards when participating in contact sports or any other activities where your teeth may be at risk of trauma.

Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is caused by foods that are high in sugar or are particularly acidic, which lead to the formation of plaque – the sticky, white substance found on teeth. The bacteria in plaque gradually break down the tissue in the tooth, causing cavities that can lead to infection or tooth loss.

Gum disease

Gum disease is caused by the bacteria found in plaque. If left untreated, the gums recede from the teeth and the supporting bone tissue fixing the teeth in place is eventually lost. The teeth then become loose and fall out.

Smoking

Smoking increases the risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. Smokers are more likely to develop gum disease than non-smokers, and are therefore more likely to suffer from tooth loss.

Whilst it is important to prevent tooth loss before it happens, if you have missing teeth and you want to fill the gap, at Mossley Dental Care we have a number of options. You might want to consider dental implants – porcelain teeth that are attached to titanium metal rods. These metal rods are inserted into the jaw bone in place of the tooth root. Implants can be inserted into both the top and bottom jaw to replace one tooth or multiple teeth. They can even be used to secure a full set of dentures.

If you’re worried about tooth loss or have missing teeth that you’d like to replace, contact reception to arrange an appointment.

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January 24th, 2012

A caring dental implant service in Glossop

In years gone by the only option for patients who had lost their teeth, or had one or two missing teeth, was to wear a set of dentures. While these were satisfactory when it came to looks and basic functionality, there were a lot of problems. Food could become stuck, dentures were broken or even lost and many would often start to feel loose over time, as the jawbone itself began to deteriorate and shrink.

Mossley Dental Care in Glossop can now offer the modern alternative to dentures in the form of dental implants. This service is provided by a specialist dentist and nurse, whose aim is to not only restore a patient’s smiles but also their confidence. Many people who make the decision to come in for dental implants have not been to the dentist for many years, often because they are embarrassed about their missing teeth. However, the staff at Mossley Dental Care are only interested in making sure that patients get the best possible results from their dental implant treatment and that they are happy and comfortable with the whole process.

Every step of the procedure is explained in great detail before treatment begins, giving patients the opportunity to make an informed decision and to ask any questions they have about dental implants. The most frequent question often concerns how much pain the patient will experience. During the procedure itself small holes have to be drilled into the jawbone for the dental implant screws, but the patient will feel no pain thanks to a local anaesthetic and they should only experience mild discomfort for a couple of days after this part of the procedure.

The rest of the treatment, which involves the fitting of the false teeth themselves to the dental implants, is not painful at all. However, you do have to wait some time after the first part of the process to get your new smile, in order for the implant and jawbone to fuse and heal properly.

Whether you already have dentures or have been struggling through life with missing teeth, dental implants are the ideal way to restore your smile and can even help keep your jawbones strong and healthy into old age, reducing the likelihood of other oral health problems.

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January 20th, 2012

Solve the issue of missing teeth with the help of Hyde dentists

Losing a tooth is fairly common and there are various ways you may lose a tooth, from being involved in an accident or a sports injury to tripping or suffering from severe decay. There are also various treatments available from dentists in Hyde.

Dental bridge

A dental bridge is a type of restoration which can be used to replace missing teeth. The bridge contains a false tooth, known as a pontic. There are different types of bridges, including classic fixed bridges, Maryland bridges and cantilever bridges. The type of bridge used will usually depend on the location of the gap and the health of the neighbouring teeth. The procedure to fit a bridge is straightforward and the false tooth is designed to look like a natural tooth, so that it blends in perfectly with the other teeth creating a beautiful smile.

Dental implants

Dental implants are another viable option to restore a missing tooth gap. Dental implants are titanium screws which are designed to replace the root section of a missing tooth. They are widely regarded as the most effective long-term means of replacing a tooth. Once the implant has been fixed into a socket in the jaw bone and integrated fully into the bone and it will perform in the same manner as a natural tooth.

It is always beneficial to replace missing teeth because gaps in the teeth affect the aesthetics of the smile, as well as increasing the risk of oral health problems and having an adverse effect on speech and the ability to eat and chew properly. Replacing a missing tooth with an implant or a dental bridge will restore full function to the mouth, as well as creating a much more aesthetically pleasing smile.

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January 7th, 2012

Tooth decay in the New Year may result in you needing implants from Audenshaw dentists

The New Year is upon us and we’re reflecting about what we want out of the year – better health, achieving career and educational goals, better relationships with others. For each of us the reflections take on different shapes, forms and colours. We look at our appearance, whether we need to lose or gain weight.

Perhaps a glance in the mirror shows discoloured teeth. Or maybe you’ve woken up in the New Year with a nagging tooth ache from a broken tooth you almost forgot about. What about if your teeth are infected?

Treatments for tooth decay

Your Audenshaw dentist will in most cases explain that you needn’t worry. There are treatments for tooth decay and these may include:

  • Root canal treatment.
  • White fillings.
  • Dental crown.
  • Dental bridge.
  • Dental implants.
  • Dentures.

After discussing the severity of your tooth decay and discovering that the only option is to have the tooth extracted, you then decide that dental implants would be the best option to give your smile anew chance at looking and acting the part.

Benefits of dental implants

Why dental implants could be the right treatment for you:

  • New replacement teeth act like natural ones and are attached to secure titanium tooth roots.
  • Confidence that the teeth remain solid in place in your mouth and don’t move.
  • Being able to eat and speak with proper teeth and mouth function.
  • Retaining full facial structure allowing firm and beautiful facial expression and smile.
  • No progressive bone loss or shrinking jaw that affects your appearance.
  • No need to remove your teeth or use adhesives.
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December 20th, 2011

Implant treatment from Audenshaw dentists can improve your festivities

The festive season brings with it a time to reflect on self and appearance. Missing or loose teeth, denture discomfort and so on can change the way we smile, look, communicate and even eat. However, dental implants can make all the difference to your smile and experiences of festivities this holiday season.

What are dental implants?

Dental implant treatments consist of a titanium “root,” which fuses to the jawbone much like a normal tooth root. These “roots” support or anchor replacement tooth restorations, which look much like natural teeth. Implants can be used to replace single or multiple teeth depending on a patient’s needs. Crowns, bridges and dentures are examples of replacement teeth or dental prostheses that can slot onto a dental implant to serve as a tooth.

Dental implants come in root-form, plate-form and mini. Mini implants are usually temporary until a fixed implant is fitted. Root-form implants are termed endosteal implants and involve titanium posts being inserted directly into the jawbone during surgery. Plate-form implants are termed subperiosteal implants because a frame, usually metallic, is attached to the jawbone beneath the gum tissue. In both endosteal and subperiosteal treatments, the implants fuse to the jawbone.

How will I feel during and after dental implant treatment?

Depending on your personal needs, your Audenshaw dentist at Mossley Dental Care will advise you on any pre-implant treatment, explain the dental implant procedures, answer your questions and talk about any concerns you may have. You will feel informed, at ease and confident about your dental implant treatment.

How it works

The procedure involves a little hole being made with a dental drill for the temporary “mini” implant to slot into, which stimulates bone fusion. After the bone and gums have healed and the implant has fused, a root or plate form implant is then fitted with a replacement tooth. New procedures such as the all-on-4 dental implant treatment reduce treatment and healing time and provide strong natural looking teeth that sit comfortably in the mouth when eating and speaking.

With dental implant treatment, you can be ready for the festive season feeling confident about your smile and good about the way you look.

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December 13th, 2011

Why would you need a dental implant from an Ashton under Lyne dentist?

Tooth loss can happen for a number of different reasons, such as infection, accident, injury or gum disease, but after the teeth are lost or removed other problems may arise. After tooth loss other teeth in the mouth may shift and rotate and this can leave teeth crooked and cause problems with your bite, thus affecting how you eat and chew. Spaces and gaps between the teeth may also develop, resulting in problems with speech and a general lack of self-esteem and embarrassment.

With dental implants from an Ashton under Lyne dentist these problems can be prevented, as they will take the place of the lost tooth and will allow you to continue eating and speaking as you always have.

What is a dental implant?

It is a metal post or frame that is put into the jawbone underneath your gums, which replacement teeth are then connected to. There are two types of dental implant; the Endosteal implants and the Subperiosteal implants.

Endosteal Implants

Endosteal implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone and after the gums surrounding them have healed you will require a second procedure to attach a post to the first implant. After these stages have been completed an artificial tooth will then be attached to the post.

Subperiosteal Implants

The Subperiosteal implant has a metal frame which is fitted below the gum tissue directly onto the jawbone. While the gums heal the frame will become fixed to the patient’s jawbone and posts that are attached will project through the gums allowing the artificial tooth or teeth to be attached.

Do I need dental implants?

Are you missing one or two teeth? Are your teeth loose? Do you hide your teeth? Do you have difficulty eating, speaking or chewing? If any of these are true then you may need dental implants to help improve the way you live, but it is always best to consult with your dentist first.

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November 9th, 2011

Denture Fixative Vs Dental Implants at Your Audenshaw Dentist

Dentures are used to replace teeth that have become damaged, have fallen out or have been removed due to dental issues. It is important to replace any gaps left by missing teeth, as they can lead to a number of oral health issues and can also affect the way a person eats and speaks.

There are a wide variety of dentures available today and your dentist will explain each denture option to find the best choice for you.

Those who own traditional dentures can often find them difficult to wear, with problems occurring including sore gums and bone loss due to the loose fit of these dentures. However, there are options available to help stabilise loose dentures, including denture fixatives and dental implants.

Dental Fixative

A denture fixative is a type of paste, which when applied to the dentures combines with the patient’s saliva to form a glue, to help keep the denture in place. However, dental fixatives can be messy and sticky and do not provide permanent adhesion.

Dental Implants

Dental implants at an Audenshaw dentist can replace a single or several missing teeth. Single tooth replacement involves a dental implant placed in the jaw where the root once was. Once this has healed a replacement tooth, which is created from either porcelain or resin, is fixed to the implant. The replacement tooth perfectly matches your natural teeth and restores the aesthetics and functionality of your smile.

The second dental implant option is used when restoring a large number or a whole set of teeth. The procedure involves using 4 implants per arch, to create a stabilizing base for the fixture of dentures or bridges. 2 of the implants are inserted in the front of the mouth and 2 at the back, with studs attached, which are then fixed to the bridge or denture. This kind of implant treatment can stabilise a loose denture or bridge and is another option for those who have been unable to receive dental implant treatment due to low bone density.

It is important to find the right option for you, so make sure you consult your dentist first and have a thorough examination.

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August 12th, 2011

Experience no fear when getting dental implants

Everyone has phobias such as fear of heights, spiders and flying. Although situations involving these phobias can be frightening, they can also be easy to steer clear of. One particular fear that you cannot avoid is the dentist, particularly when you are considering an invasive procedure such as dental implants. This article will give you some information about dental implant treatments so you are prepared and don’t feel quite so nervous.

If you’re in need of a dental implant or considering the procedure, you should take note that having a healthy lifestyle will inevitably help your teeth maintain a good condition. Therefore, habits such as heavy drinking and smoking will ruin your teeth’s long-term health. Some dentists will be reluctant to carry out the procedure if you cannot reduce smoking or give up altogether.

What is a dental implant?

In simple terms, a dental implant is a replacement for your tooth’s natural root. The replacement is usually a screw shape which is drilled into an exact location of the future tooth. All dental implants are made from materials that are tolerated by bone; titanium or titanium alloy.

How is a dental implant positioned?

To soothe nervous patients in and around Stockport, you should know that the procedure is usually carried out under local anaesthesia; in longer cases IV sedation is often used. Before the treatment you will undergo a series of x-rays and scans to assess the quality of your bone and to obtain an exact anatomical view of your mouth’s structure.

The procedure is as follows:

  1. Gum is cut and lifted
  2. A small hole is drilled into jawbone
  3. Titanium implant is secured into hole
  4. Gum is positioned back over implant

It is as simple as that. Once the procedure is over, the gum is left to heal from six weeks to six months. During this time, you are given temporary teeth or you can continue to wear dentures if you have them. Finally, when your implant is healed and ready, the permanent replacement tooth is fitted.

How long does implants last?

You’ve done the hard part now you should take good care of your new implant; this is done with everyday cleaning and regular visits to your dentist and hygienist. This quality of care will determine how long your implant will last. It may be necessary to replace a tooth due to wear or fracture.

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