New research suggests that people who take anti-depressants are twice as likely to experience problems with dental implants as those who don’t, an article on News Medical reports. Find out more. According to researchers at the McGill University in Montreal, the most commonly taken anti-depressants – known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), including Celexa and Prozac – can have a significantly negative effect on dental implants. What effect’s dental implants? Professor Faleh Tamimi, a lecturer at McGill’s School of Read more…

Damaged or missing teeth can be a serious problem, especially in terms of confidence and self-esteem. However, as dental implant surgery becomes a more common technique to deal with the issue, the number of patients who can afford to take advantage of the procedure is increasing. Discover the treatment process in our Hertfordshire clinic. But what is dental implant surgery? The implants are made of two parts – the titanium insert, which is put through the jaw bone and holds Read more…

Anytime you are considering an implant surgery to replace missing teeth, you should take the time to gather the facts so that you have clear understanding of the procedure, your options and any potential risks. You should also feel comfortable with the dental team who is treating you. Perfect Smile Cosmetic Dentists are all highly qualified and experienced in cosmetic dentistry procedures. For these reasons, we created the following comprehensive list of questions so that you can obtain the answers Read more…

Edentulism (toothlessness) is a debilitating problem that modern dentistry can solve in several ways. The most inexpensive option is removable dentures, which are false teeth you take out at night. Wearing them can take some getting used to, and they can sometimes slip out of position. This brings us to a second option: implant-supported removable dentures. Simply by placing a few dental implants in your jaw, we can make removable dentures more stable and reliable so that they don’t slip 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…