Did you know that your teeth are constantly moving throughout your life? Our teeth have evolved over hundreds of millions of years to be perfect for chewing. A number of other factors influence the position of our teeth, most notably genetics, but also the forces that are exerted on them. ...
Unfortunately, unlike rats and rabbits, our teeth don’t grow back! Once tooth substance is gone, it’s gone. That’s why it’s so important to try and identify worn teeth before it becomes a problem. There are two common reasons tooth wear occurs: acid erosion and attrition. In this blog, I’ll be exploring what happens in...
Put simply, a dental implant is the closest thing to a like-for-like replacement of your real teeth dentists can provide. Dental implants are made up of a titanium screw that goes into the bone. Sounds scary, but they are the strongest and most convenient option available to fix missing, broken, or dead teeth. ...
You might think that gum disease and diabetes are strange bedfellows, but in actual fact there is a proven causal link between untreated periodontitis and the onset or worsening of diabetes. In fact, I’d go so far as to describe this as a two-way relationship – there is also evidence that untreated diabetes can...
Oh dear, tooth wear! It's the bane of existence for many of us, and not a delightful dinner conversation topic. But fear not, for I, your humble Primrose Hill dentist, am here to divulge the secrets of tooth wear, it's causes, and the remarkable solutions to help you reclaim your pearly whites. So, buckle up...
Oh, tooth sensitivity! That electrifying jolt that shoots through your teeth when you bite into a frosty ice cream cone or sip a steaming cup of tea. It's as if your teeth are having a teeth-chattering disco party, and you're the uninvited guest. But fear not, my friends! In this article, we'll embark on a...
There is now very good evidence from around the world that it can affect your gums and cause gum disease (periodontitis). If your diabetes is well controlled (HbA1c between 6.5- 7% or lower), then you are like every other non-diabetic patient i.e. your risk of gum disease is normal....
