Why dental implants are getting so popular? In the UK dental implants have recently become an popular choice for replacing missing teeth. Dentists routinely advise patients about the availability of implant treatment as well as other options such as bridgework and dentures. Indeed It is very likely that the number of implants will grow sharply here in the next few years. Despite this trend, it is still surprising to note that the UK is only 9th…
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- Dental implants Telford, Why dental implants are getting so popular?Tuesday 12th March, 2013
- Why is root canal treatment needed?Sunday 10th March, 2013
The patient base here at Shifnal Dental Care is far reaching, catering for many from Telford, Wolverhampton as well as several other local towns. It is interesting that during general conversation I am asked, sometimes at length, about root canal treatments. Often the same questions arise, so here are a few answers to several common queries. From my point of view, root canal therapy is an interesting branch of dentistry and this has resulted in…
Read more - Dental implants Wolverhampton – Long term success with dental implants – maintaining your dental implants.Monday 4th March, 2013
Dental implants Wolverhampton – Long term success with dental implants – maintaining your dental implants. OK, you have new dental implants. The new teeth look very healthy and pretty, but do you know how to look after them and make them last? It is very important that you know how to take good care of dental implants. Without proper maintenance you put your smile and sometimes a substantial investment at risk. Below are a few things that…
Read more - Dentists in Telford advise: Why are we losing teeth ? – AccidentsWednesday 27th February, 2013
As mentioned in previous blog, damage and premature tooth loss can often occur through trauma. Sports injuries are sadly fairly common; particularly with contact sports such as rugby, football and hockey to name a few. Equally, damage due to tooth clenching and grinding (Bruxism) is a common phenomenon in these stressful times and can require special management. Below are a few tips on how to minimize tooth damage and loss through accidents and…
Read more - Dentists in Telford advise: Why are we losing teeth? – Problem with GumsTuesday 19th February, 2013
These days tooth loss, due to the ravages of decay, is experienced less and less at our Practice Hopefully, we believe, those days have gone for good. Regrettably it is gum disease and trauma that appear to be our main causes of tooth loss and need for teeth replacement with dental implants, dentures or bridges. I shall deal with accidental tooth loss in later in the blog but here concentrate on gum related problems. In simple terms,…
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