At Kensington Dental Practice, we provide a range
of preventive dental treatment.
Early
Decay Detection
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 roots, or any bone loss around the
tooth.
Early
Gum Disease Screening
Screening for gum disease forms
an integral part of your routine examination.
Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or
infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Mouth
Cancer Screening
Mouth cancer is a malignant
growth which 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 just over 50%, despite
treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year
in the UK. This is because of late detection.
Visit your dentist at once if you notice any
abnormal problems or are not sure. Six-monthly
dental checkups allow early detection!
Mouth
Cancer Foundation
The MCF web site aims to help patients and
carers find free information on mouth cancers
easily. It provides direct links to the relevant
sections of existing cancer sites and includes
patient experiences as well as an online support
group.
Giving
Up Smoking
It's not easy... So that's why this web site
is here. Giving up smoking requires preparation,
determination, and support. This site is here
to help you with each of these. If you're
thinking about giving up, have a look-in.
Bad
Breath
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.
Mouth
Guards
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 custom
made mouth guard will help protect against
these events.
Broken
or chipped teeth can be restored using
porcelain veneers
and crowns.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment?
Want to know how to look after your teeth
better? Visit the new BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education:
Learn about dental anatomy, conditions,
treatments and good oral health with the BDA's
cutting edge 3D Educational
web site.
