Toothaches

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How can I deal with a toothache?

Anyone who has suffered from toothache knows how severe the pain can be.

If you do experience toothache, it can be a sign of something else that needs attention in your mouth.

This can be the result of multiple contributing factors including:

• Tooth decay
• Abscess
• Tooth fracture
• Damaged or poorly placed fillings
• Reactions to chewing
• Infected gums or gum disease

Although we know we can prevent many instances of dental problems through basic but thorough oral hygiene care (regular flossing, brushing and use of mouthwash) we cannot ever fully avoid the risk of toothache.

However, there are ways to lessen and treat the pain:

• Over the counter medication: pain-killers and anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen can be used to help you get through the pain.
• Medical relief gel: Bonjela or Orajel can also be used to numb pain which is hard to endure.
• Avoid foods of extreme temperatures since your teeth will be more sensitive
• Garlic holds a chemical named ‘allicin’ which acts as a natural antibiotic and can help to fight tooth infection. If you include more garlic in your diet, you can decrease the likelihood of infection.

How severe does my toothache need to be before I see a dentist?

You should be able to make an informed decision about when your pain is severe enough that you should visit a dentist.

If the pain is felt over a prolonged period of time then it is likely to be the sign of another oral health issue, whereby you should book an appointment with your dentist to identify what the problem is.

You should see a dentist if:

• Over the counter pain relief does not work
• If you have a tooth removed and experience severe pain even two days after the removal – which may mean the tooth socket is not healing properly
• If you experience fever, which can be another sympton of infection or indicate the presence of an abscess which may require antiobiotics or drainage

How do dentists treat toothache?

At your appointment, your dentist will carry out a dental evaluation to identify what the problem is and the best treatment to reduce your pain or heal your issue.

Sometimes the dentist will carry out X-Rays to decipher what is wrong.

It may be that you simply need a deep clean, in order to remove harmful plaque and bacteria that can be trapped in the mouth.

If your pain is a result of infection, the dentist will recommend the best treatment to heal this.

Although the pain can at times be unbearable, it is important not to use numerous over the counter medications or rinses because this can prolong the issues.

Get in contact with your dentist if you do suffer from toothache, and if the pain comes on intensely and severely they should be able to organise an emergency appointment so you are treated immediately.

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WHAT DENTAL IMPLANTS ARE THE BEST?

There are now so many different types of implant systems, brands and techniques available that it can become quite confusing as to which one is the best for you.

We choose to use only the very best implant brands that not only provide an efficient system of treatment delivery but one that is also the most optimal for the patient.

We do this by customising the patient’s choice of implant according to their unique situation and specific oral foundation. We specialise in customising the Implant Treatment Plan to be highly compatible with the patient’s requirements and their mouths.

Implants have been used to give patients back their nutritional health due to proper chewing ability and increased confidence by improved aesthetics. However, the success of these treatment lies in selecting the correct match for the patient.

In the early days when implant treatment first came about, although they were an amazing concept, there were many limitations and not enough clinical evidential backup.

They were also very expensive and thus not available to everyone. Fortunately, nowadays thanks to innovative designs and collaborative global clinical networks, dental implants are not only easily available to almost every person but also to every situation. There is now such a huge variety of type, design and brand of dental implants that the skill now lies in the correct selection of all available options.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU HAVE THE IMPLANT SYSTEM WHICH IS THE MOST COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR SITUATION IN THE MOUTH.

The Implant Brands we prefer to use

1. Straumann
2. Nobel Biocare
3. Neodent
4. Biohorizons
5. Astra Tech

WHY WE CHOOSE THESE BRANDS?

We give much thought to which brand we use and why it would best for our patients. For this reason, we will only choose that treatment which is proven to be the best choice for our patient. The brands we use have a huge variety of dental implants necessary to be able to customise a patient’s treatment to be most compatible with them.

Many of the brands we have in our selection bear many benefits that are time-tested and thus provide a high level of reassurance of success. Not only this but we look at the specific benefits provided by any particular implant brand to make sure that it is compatible with the patient’s situation and oral condition.

Benefits for our patients:

• High-quality implants
• Durable, Provides strength
• Material flexible to be used as teeth
• Proven to be Clinically Safe
• Manufactured using only the very best quality materials
• Known to give a high rate for surgical success
• Creates a good foundation for osseointegration
• Lifetime warranties
• Experience and dedication
• Cost-effective and Efficient
• Simple to use products
• Leading innovators
• Give treatment flexibility
• Can be used even in the most compromised bone situations
• Used by millions
• An efficient system that works well in the Implantologist’s hands
• The implants are designed to a very high specification

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