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Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth with removing any of the tooth surface.

Professional bleaching is the most usual method of tooth whitening. Your dentist will assess you first to see whether tooth whitening is suitable for you. They will tell you about the options you have for tooth whitening and which will be the most suitable for you.

You will have trays made specially to fit into your mouth like gum-shields. The whitening gel is then put in the trays and you will be given a routine to follow at home.

The ‘active ingredient' in the whitening product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel and dentine of the teeth and the tooth colour is made lighter.

The effects of whitening are thought to last up to three years. However, this will vary from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. Ask your dentist for their opinion before you start the treatment.

Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.

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Reduced from £399 to £250

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth with removing any of the tooth surface.

Professional bleaching is the most usual method of tooth whitening. Your dentist will assess you first to see whether tooth whitening is suitable for you. They will tell you about the options you have for tooth whitening and which will be the most suitable for you.

You will have trays made specially to fit into your mouth like gum-shields. The whitening gel is then put in the trays and you will be given a routine to follow at home.

The ‘active ingredient' in the whitening product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel and dentine of the teeth and the tooth colour is made lighter.

The effects of whitening are thought to last up to three years. However, this will vary from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. Ask your dentist for their opinion before you start the treatment.

Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.

Tooth loss once meant cumbersome loose dentures or unstable dental bridges, but today dental implants have expanded the options for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant not only replaces the missing tooth it also replaces the missing root, making it one of the most strong, stable and permanent choices for restoring your smile.

Dental implants are fitted into the jaw with a dental drill, making a hole in the jaw into which the implant is then settled. Once the implant has fused with the jawbone you will be able to have the abutment and crown or bridge fitted. The healing process usually takes 6-8months, but it is well worth the wait when you have a lifetime of smiles to look forward to.

Dental implants also prevent the deterioration of your jawbone and stop teeth drifting into empty tooth gaps, maintaining the appearance and strength of your smile. They can also be used to replace several or all missing teeth when attached to a bridge or denture.

The main implant system we use at the Park Dental Clinic is the Ankylos system by Dentsply. This system is well established and researched having been on the market for over 25 years. -www.dentsplyimplants.com/

However, not everyone is suitable for dental implants and if you are still suffering with gum disease or you have a low bone density, you may have to consider a bone graft or other restorative options.

Preventive dentistry is the modern approach to reducing the amount of dental treatment required to maintain a healthy mouth and help keep your teeth for life.

Tooth loss primarily results from gum disease and decay. A proactive approach to the management of these causes therefore increases the opportunity for prevention.

Whilst it is the ideal way to manage the oral healthcare of children and young adults, it is the recommended approach for everyone – including people with false teeth who can benefit through the early identification of conditions like mouth cancer and denture stomatitis.

Through recommended treatment and a maintenance plan, the combined efforts of the dentist, hygienist and patient can help prevent the need for treatment and so avoid the historical pattern of fillings and extractions.

Our highly qualified Hygienists are very experienced in helping patients improve their home regimen for oral hygiene as well as physically removing plaque and calculus (tartar). Studies show that Patients who regularly attend the hygienist require less dental treatments as a consequence.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Endodontic treatment (also known as root canal treatment) is a means of saving a tooth that may be damaged by fracture, infection or decay. The purpose is to restore the tooth and surrounding tissues to health, relieving both pain and infection. Without Endodontic treatment the only other alternative is to have the infected tooth removed, and so replace it with either an implant, a fixed bridge or a removable denture.

Preparation of the Root Canals

Endodontic or ‘root canal’ treatment can often be performed in one or two visits. First the area is carefully numbed so you don’t feel any pain at all. A small protective sheet called a ‘dental dam’ is placed over the teeth to keep the area clean and dry. We will then create a small opening in the crown of your tooth to allow us to clean out the infected pulp from inside your tooth.

Filling of the Root Canals

After the space is cleaned and shaped, the root canals are filled with a rubber-like material called ‘gutta-percha’ to ensure the root canals are completely sealed and the opening in the tooth is restored with a filling or core. Once we are satisfied that a good result has been achieved we would usually recommend a restoration to cover the cusps of the tooth, such as a crown or onlay. This strengthens the weakened tooth and creates a complete seal to prevent reinfection of the root canal system

Root canal treatment can be carried out by one of our experienced team or you may be offered a referral to a specialist endodontist if your general dental practitioner feels the complexity requires a specialist's extra training and equipment.

Dental amalgam is a traditional silver-coloured filling that has been used for over a century. There is some debate as to the safety of amalgam due to the fact that it includes mercury. Mercury is a poison but in fillings it is mixed with other metals in a way which changes its chemical structure. Many studies have investigated its safety and to-date no controlled study has found a connection between amalgam fillings and any medical problem.

Recent years has seen great improvement in white filling materials (composites) and the most recent materials can now be used successfully in back teeth.

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A bridge is a fixed solution to filling the gaps made by losing teeth. The usual type of bridge is made by putting crowns on the teeth at either side of the space, and then joining these two crowns together by placing a false tooth in the space.

This is all made in the laboratory and then cemented into place with special adhesives. The bridge cannot be removed for cleaning.

Another option is an adhesive or "Maryland" bridge. This has wings that are bonded to the back of the supporting teeth with very little drilling involved.

Bridges are usually made of porcelain bonded to precious metal. Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base for strength. There are also new bridges made entirely of a special type of strong porcelain.

A denture is a removable solution to filling the gaps made by losing teeth. They can either be partial denture if only a few teeth have been lost, or full dentures if all the teeth in one or both jaws have been lost

Full dentures are usually made of plastic, but partial dentures can be either made of plastic or a metal alloy. A partial denture would usually require clasps are the natural teeth and these can be visible in the smile.

Plastic partial dentures are less expensive to make. But unless they are designed very carefully they can damage the teeth they fit against. You can also get flexible plastic dentures. These dentures do not need clasps as they are held in place by flexing against your natural teeth. Metal partial dentures are usually from an alloy of cobalt and chromium and they are much stronger. They are lighter to wear and can be supported by the remaining teeth. Although the base is metal, they have gum-coloured plastic and natural-looking teeth fixed to them. They are more expensive than the plastic ones.

Inlays and onlays are restorations placed usually on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. An inlay fits within the confines of the teeth. An onlay covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth. These can be made of either metal (precious or non-precious) plastic resin or porcelain.

The procedure involves removing decayed tooth structure or old fillings, preparing the tooth cavity, taking an impression of the cavity to fabricate a custom-fit inlay or onlay. Two visits are required to complete the treatment.

Routine extractions are undertaken by all our dentists. For surgical Extractions (including wisdom teeth), your dentist may decide that you would be better treated in a hospital environment and would make the necessary arrangements for you to be seen as soon as possible.

If you are particularly anxious about the treatment then it is possible to bring in a anaesthetist to administer IV sedation (NB extra fees would apply).

Preventive dentistry is the modern approach to reducing the amount of dental treatment required to maintain a healthy mouth and help keep your teeth for life.

Tooth loss primarily results from gum disease and decay. A proactive approach to the management of these causes therefore increases the opportunity for prevention.

Whilst it is the ideal way to manage the oral healthcare of children and young adults, it is the recommended approach for everyone – including people with false teeth who can benefit through the early identification of conditions like mouth cancer and denture stomatitis.

Through recommended treatment and a maintenance plan, the combined efforts of the dentist, hygienist and patient can help prevent the need for treatment and so avoid the historical pattern of fillings and extractions.

Our highly qualified Hygienists are very experienced in helping patients improve their home regimen for oral hygiene as well as physically removing plaque and calculus (tartar). Studies show that Patients who regularly attend the hygienist require less dental treatments as a consequence.

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth with removing any of the tooth surface.

Professional bleaching is the most usual method of tooth whitening. Your dentist will assess you first to see whether tooth whitening is suitable for you. They will tell you about the options you have for tooth whitening and which will be the most suitable for you.

The most common type of whitening is called ‘dentist-supervised home whitening'. You will have trays made specially to fit into your mouth like gum-shields. The whitening gel is then put in the trays and you will be given a routine to follow at home.

Another option is called ‘chair-side whitening'. You will be told if you are suitable for the treatment, and your dentist will supervise it. First the dentist, hygienist or therapist will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums to protect them. They will then apply the whitening product to your teeth, again using a specially made tray.

The ‘active ingredient' in the whitening product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel and dentine of the teeth and the tooth colour is made lighter.

The effects of whitening are thought to last up to three years. However, this will vary from person to person. The effect is less likely to last as long if you smoke, or eat or drink products that can stain your teeth. Ask your dentist for their opinion before you start the treatment.

Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.

What is a crown?

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap'.

Crowns are used to rebuild teeth that have been damaged through trauma or decay. They may be necessary in a number of situations:

• A filling may not be strong enough to restore the tooth to full function due to the extent of tooth loss or when a patient has a very heavy bite
• After a root filling the tooth is weakened and more force can be applied due to the loss of sensation in the tooth
• A very large filling may be unsightly and the crown may serve as an aesthetic restoration.

Crowns can be made of a variety of different materials and new materials are being introduced all the time. Here are some of the most popular options: Porcelain bonded to precious or non-precious metal - A precious or non-precious metal base is made and then porcelain is applied in layers over it. This is the most commonly placed type of crown. All-ceramic crowns - Improvements in dental porcelains means that these crowns can be used for front and back teeth without the metal substructure. This gives superb aesthetics. Gold alloy crowns - Gold is one of the oldest filling materials and due to it's physical and chemical properties is still an excellent . Today it is used with other metals to increase its strength, which makes it a very hard-wearing restoration. These crowns are silver or gold in colour.

How is a crown prepared?

The dentist will prepare the tooth so it is the ideal shape for the crown. This will involve removing most of the outer surface, and leaving a strong inner core. The amount of the tooth removed will be the same as the thickness of the crown. Once the tooth is shaped, the dentist will take an impression (mould) of the prepared tooth, one of the other jaw, and possibly another to mark the way you bite together. They will then place a temporary crown on the tooth to protect it.

The impressions will be sent to a dental technician, along with details of the shade to use and other information needed for the crown to be made. 10 days - 2 weeks later the temporary is removed and the new crown is tried in. The fit, bite and appearance are checked carefully and if both you and your dentist is happy the crown is cemented. Sometime the crown needs to be adjusted and in some case has to be returned to the laboratory to remake it.

Tooth loss once meant cumbersome loose dentures or unstable dental bridges, but today dental implants have expanded the options for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant not only replaces the missing tooth it also replaces the missing root, making it one of the most strong, stable and permanent choices for restoring your smile.

Dental implants are fitted into the jaw with a dental drill, making a hole in the jaw into which the implant is then settled. Once the implant has fused with the jawbone you will be able to have the abutment and crown or bridge fitted. The healing process usually takes 6-8months, but it is well worth the wait when you have a lifetime of smiles to look forward to.

Dental implants also prevent the deterioration of your jawbone and stop teeth drifting into empty tooth gaps, maintaining the appearance and strength of your smile. They can also be used to replace several or all missing teeth when attached to a bridge or denture.

The main implant system we use at the Park Dental Clinic is the Ankylos system by Dentsply. This system is well established and researched having been on the market for over 25 years. -www.dentsplyimplants.com/

However, not everyone is suitable for dental implants and if you are still suffering with gum disease or you have a low bone density, you may have to consider a bone graft or other restorative options.