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...
The Unrivalled Benefits of Regular Dental Visits at London Dental Specialists At London Dental Specialists, we're on a mission to provide you with a beautiful, healthy smile that you can wear with pride. We know that the key to achieving this goal lies in our comprehensive dental health reviews and regular hygienist visits. Let us take...
[Author: Dr. Ope Sodeinde, Specialist in Periodontics] Oh, gums! Do they not deserve our undivided attention and care? As a dentist with over 20 years of experience, allow me to share a personal anecdote that I believe will resonate with many of you. When I was a young, eager dental student, I dreamt of saving the...
Are you ready for a wild ride through the streets of London, exploring the mysterious link between smoking and gum disease? Buckle up, because we're about to dive headfirst into a world of startling statistics and personal anecdotes....
A city bustling with life, a melting pot of cultures, and an environment that could be wreaking havoc on your gums? Discover the shocking truth about London's gum disease rates, and learn how to protect your pearly whites in the process!...
