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A dentist is someone who looks after your mouth. There are many different types of dentists that like to either specialise in a particular field of dentistry or who are dedicated to a certain type of dentistry. Dentists look after the health and foundation of your teeth and mouth. A general dental practitioner is a dentist that looks after the overall health of the mouth. They are knowledgeable about all areas of the mouth but not to the highest level Read more…

7 in 10 people are opting for dental implants for their tooth replacement solution Having dental implants  may appear to be a purely cosmetic solution for your appearance, but there are several benefits you may not be aware of in getting an implant. “Dental implants are an excellent, long-term treatment for tooth replacement.” Here are 5 benefits why dental implants are fast becoming a popular, dependable solution to replace your missing teeth: 1) Prevents Oral Health Problems Missing or broken teeth Read more…

Japanese scientists are paving the way for futuristic teeth that are free from decay. They have developed a microscopic coating for teeth that prevents dental decay from deteriorating teeth – it may also make these teeth appear whiter! Professor Shigeki Hontsu at Kinki University in western Japan says, “This is the world’s first flexible apatite sheet” The microscopic coating is a film that covers the tooth. The film is made of a hardwearing and extremely flexible material called hydroxyapatite. This Read more…

The Perfect Smile Advanced Training Institute has carried out some research into why people hate the dentist. We have found some useful and enlightening results. As a consequence we have re-checked all our protocols and processes within our practice to make sure that you are able to achieve your goals and have a great positive experience by eliminating these fears and hates. We have literally given The Perfect Smile Studios & Institute an Extreme Makeover so that our patients are Read more…

Lasers advance dentistry once again Over the course of the past weekend, Dr Doshi talked about how Lasers were overtaking the dentist drill to a group of established highly qualified dentists. His seminar ran over due to the excitement it was stirring amongst the dentists. There was also an exhibition of all the latest innovative Dental Lasers that dentists could now use. This proved to be an eye-opener with regards to the possibilities dentistry now offered patients. Dr Doshi discussed Read more…

It is often a very difficult decision when considering where to go to get your dentistry or dental implants work done. These days everyone sounds the same and it increasingly feels like a gamble. We understand this and want to make your decisions easy and simple. For this reason we have considered a few areas in which we excel to help make your decisions. 1. We have a range of top highly experienced specialists and skilled dentists in each area Read more…

Researchers from Taiwan have designed a tooth that can gather data on mouth movements and transmit it to a computer or a smartphone. The device is believed to be of great help to doctors as it can allow them to collect information about patients’ behaviour and their eating habits. The artificial tooth resembles a typical molar, the difference being that it has an accelerometer placed inside. It can be worn like an artificial denture to deliver information about the eating Read more…

Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire have found that brushing teeth regularly can not only reduce the risk of developing oral cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but can help prevent dementia as well. The researchers discovered that there is a clear link between how regularly a person cleans their teeth and dementia. This is because bacteria that cause gum disease can reach the brain and destroy neurons, damaging nerve cells and triggering possible memory loss. The study was led Read more…

Most Britons would like to see fluoride added to their drinking water, according to the results from a new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation. Their view is supported by UK dentists and healthcare professionals who claim that water fluoridation would be very beneficial to the nation’s oral health. The poll found that roughly four in five support water fluoridation as a means to improve dental health. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Read more…

Stem cells from human urine have been successfully used to grow out rudimentary teeth, suggesting that if the technique is developed, it could present scientists with a solution to replace lost teeth, the BBC reported. The research was carried out by a team of Chinese academics and engineers at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health and it is not the first similar study that has looked into stem cells. In fact, researchers from all over the world are working Read more…

A team of researchers at Queen Mary University of London, have invented tiny marbles that, when placed within toothpaste, can help stop tooth decay and relieve the problem of sensitive teeth by strengthening the tooth enamel. Bioglass Repairs Tooth Enamel These small balls are made from calcium phosphate glass, which is biodegradable. When teeth are brushed with toothpaste containing them, they fill in areas of damaged enamel or areas where the gum has started to retract from the tooth. Bioglass Read more…

For years, lasers have revolutionised the medical industry and now laser dentistry procedures are taking off. However, anytime new technologies are introduced, people naturally will have questions. Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).   What is a laser? Lasers are beams of light that are a single wavelength and colour. Laser is an acronym derived from “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.”   How does it differ from regular sunlight? White light is made up of light Read more…

Can teeth repair themselves?   A team of researchers at King’s College London have developed a completely painless method to reverse tooth decay by encouraging teeth to repair themselves. The method is still a long way off wide-spread commercial use but scientists believe that the technology could mean that cavities no longer need to be treated with drilling and fillings, particularly cavities in young children.   Dental caries is one of the most common preventable diseases, with about 2.3 billion Read more…

Coffee is beneficial to Oral Health Coffee served very strong and black could in fact be beneficial to the overall health of teeth and gums, according to new research. Brazilian researchers have established that strong, black coffee possesses the impressive ability to kill plaque-forming bacteria, the team from the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro found. The report, which has been published in the journal Letters in Applied Microbiology, explains that the researchers used extracts of coffea canephora. The latter Read more…

The dental drill has been a vital tool for dentists in their mission to restore health and function to decayed or damaged teeth. It has also earned a reputation as one of the more frightening aspects of dentistry — the sound and sensations it produces can make even the bravest of patients nervous. But the development and growing use of lasers by dentists for many dental procedures is reducing the use of this traditional dental tool. In many cases, laser Read more…

Teeth straightening systems have been around for some time now, however many adults have been put off by the thought of having to wear metal train-track types orthodontic braces for a few years. Well now the answer to your dreams has arrived…six month smiles teeth straightening system is taking the UK forward. This is a visionary innovative system that straightens crooked teeth within a time period of 4- 9 months and six months on average. Find out prices. The leading Read more…

According to a recent YouGov survey 45% of adults in the UK are unhappy with their smile, 56% would consider treatment to improve their smile, and a quarter make a direct link between their teeth and self-esteem. These days people are not looking for suspiciously perfect teeth like gleaming white Hollywood nashers but something that is more appropriate and makes us feel good about ourselves. Views on what constitutes a “perfect smile” have also evolved over the years. “An ideal Read more…

Your smile has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to an attraction between men and women. The smile was closely followed by the face and then the eyes. This year the theme is “The Smile Factor”, which aims to remind people that their mouth, teeth and smile is fundamental to all aspects of their life – whether career, personality, relationships, attraction or all-round good health. Despite the importance of smiles and teeth to everyday life, Read more…

Some people may be considering to improve their smile or to even achieve the ultimate smile. We at The Perfect Smile Studios understand these facts. We have now been established for over 20 years and have been doing dentistry to achieve a perfect smile for a long time. See: Why people choose us. Experienced dentists in Hertfordshire We have been at the forefront of the cosmetic dentistry revolution in the UK and are always at the cutting edge of dentistry. We Read more…

The progress made in dental implant technology over the last ten years has changed the notion that a person’s teeth should be saved at all costs. Implants are becoming a safer solution to severe decay and periodontal damage. Our dentistry experts can advise you on what your teeth require. Discover what type of dental implant is suitable for you. Find out more. According to a new study, published in the Journal of Oral Implantology last December, maintaining good oral hygiene Read more…

The Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of the killer disease. We are trying to educate the general public on mouth cancer and help prevent it. This killer affects more people than testicular or cervical cancer combined. Latest figures show that around 6000 new cases a year are diagnosed in the UK alone, and one person dies every five hours from the disease. Action is needed to change these figures. Special Consultation Days with FREE Oral Read more…

Being afraid of the dentist is a well-known phobia. People may have real phobias or may have had bad experiences in the past or when younger which are now preventing them from seeking help. Common aspects of a visit to the dental practice would be fear of the dental injection or disliking the sound of a dentist drill. Some people have never really overcome their bad experiences and therefore put up with painful teeth and gums rather than endure gum Read more…