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Online Leaflets: If you want
general information on a condition or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have over
40 online leaflets.
Mouth cancer can occur in any part of the
mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers
have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases
than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma.
The mortality rate is 50% despite treatment, mainly because
of late detection. Regular examinations allow early detection!
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The Mouth Cancer Foundation web site
has free information on mouth cancers, patient experiences
as well as an online support group. Click here |
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Bad breath is a very common problem and
there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath
is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the
bacteria that coat your teeth and gums. However, strong
foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking
is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with
certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions.
Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on
the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant
smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important
to keep your breath smelling fresh.
The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause
gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist
regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but
will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.
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Decay Detection & X-Rays click
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Decay may or may not cause discomfort;
even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating.
Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is
easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive
tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier
and less expensive to treat.
Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical
signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist
will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any
decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the
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Gum Disease Screening click here |
| Gum disease describes swelling, soreness
or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There
are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal
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| The hygienist’s main role is to professionally
clean the teeth for the patient. This is usually called
scaling and polishing. However, perhaps their most important
role is showing the patient the best way to keep the teeth
free of plaque. The hygienist will work with your dentist
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A mouthguard is a specially
made, rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth
and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage.
It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard
whenever you play sport that involves physical contact
or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and
football – which can cause broken and damaged teeth;
and American football, boxing and rugby – which
can all cause broken or dislocated jaws. A mouthguard
will help protect against these events. |
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Canal Treatment click here |
This is used to repair damage to the pulp of teeth. This procedure
is used to save a tooth that is dead or dying, cure infection,
remove pain and prevent further infection. |
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Winchmore
Hill
Dental Practice
927 Green Lanes
Winchmore Hill
North London
N21 2PB
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tel:
020 8360 2010
fax: 020 8482 7707
Surgery Hours
Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm
Sat by arrangement only |
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