The gums play an essential role in our oral hygiene and general well-being. Not only are they imperative to an attractive smile, but they’re also a practical tool to help keep our teeth stable and in line.However, when our gums fail us, or they’re not quite as they should be,...
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Edentulism is one of the most common dental issues, plaguing millions of people worldwide. With a wide array of causes and treatment options, for people suffering from edentulism, there are several options on the table for those seeking to solve their teeth-related woes and return their smiles to their former...
If you’re suffering from a wide range of mouth or dental issues, or one specific issue that threatens to cause more issues to arise in the future, you may need to consider a full mouth rehabilitation to get to the root cause of the problem and halt it before it...
Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration that is used to cover a tooth that has been damaged or decayed. They can also be used to improve the appearance of a tooth that is chipped, discolored, or misshapen.If you are considering getting a dental crown, there are a few...
A resin bonded bridge provides a permanent, minimally invasive solution for replacing missing teeth. Find out more.
Adult braces are so popular now. An increasing number of adults are opting for braces to improve their smile, boost their confidence, and improve their oral health, despite a host of misconceptions and myths associated with braces, including that they’re just for teenagers. Common myths about braces Still not sure...
Peri-implantitis is a condition that can affect patients with dental implants, causing complications. Getting dental implants doesn’t mean you will develop peri-implantitis – it’s an avoidable and easily treatable condition, providing you take the necessary steps to care for your dental implants and have good dental hygiene routines in general....
Diabetes is a serious health condition, where your blood glucose level is too high. It can occur if the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, if the insulin it produces isn’t effective, or if the body can’t produce any insulin at all. Diabetes is a complex condition that can cause a...
There are many reasons why people lose teeth. Whatever the cause, tooth loss can lead to issues with everyday activities, such as eating and speaking. Not only this, but the loss of teeth can also have a significant impact on our confidence, and how we feel about ourselves. For many...
New research is emerging that may suggest a link between gum disease, and severe cases of Covid-19. It is widely documented that poor oral health and gum disease can have a negative impact on your health, the implications of this new research puts forward an even stronger case for ensuring...
What is the Dahl concept? The Dahl concept is a method of treating the localised wear of anterior teeth, without having to treat the back teeth. This conservative method can be used to control incisal guidance and gain palatal space for restorative material. It is also a non-invasive, preventative treatment...
Endodontically treated teeth are teeth that have been treated for problems involving the inside of the tooth, known as the tooth pulp. The tooth pulp contains the vital blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, which can become inflamed or infected as a result of tooth decay, injury or significant dental...
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you and, if you’re not totally happy with it, it can severely knock your confidence. The most common smile issues we encounter are concerns about bite, particularly overbites. The vast majority of people have an overbite of some description....
Your teeth have to withstand a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. Tooth enamel protects the outer layer of your teeth from damage, providing a defence against the chemical and physical damage they are exposed to each and every day. But, although it is the hardest material...
Your smile is your most important asset. Smiling not only boosts confidence and helps you to communicate with others, it also has been shown to help reduce your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, many people lose confidence in their smile as a result of the...
Dr Tidu Mankoo January 13, 2021 2:25 pm Dental crowns are artificial restorations used to restore, protect and preserve teeth which are structurally compromised. Also known as caps, crowns are fitted over the prepared tooth or teeth. Crowns are used to restore teeth that have been fractured or broken, weakened...
If your teeth aren’t what you consider to be the 'perfect' shade of white, it can affect your confidence and the size of your smile. Perhaps unsurprisingly, nearly half of UK adults are on a mission to achieve their perfect smile. In the pursuit of brighter, whiter teeth, some people...
No dental work, including dental implants, is completely permanent. They can last for many years if looked after well and maintained by both the patient and their dentist. However, just like with your teeth, if your home dental care and oral hygiene is not kept at a high level and...
Your smile is your most important asset. Smiling helps you to communicate and bond with others, reduces your blood pressure and decreases your risk of heart disease. It can also boost your confidence in an instant, and you deserve to love your smile. Unfortunately, 40 per cent of the UK’s...
Dental bridges are a fixed replacement for a missing tooth or teeth. A dental bridge can be secured to one or more of the teeth next to the missing tooth or teeth, using one of a number of methods including: crowns on a supporting tooth or teeth, adhesive wings (i.e....
Bone loss in gums can affect people of all ages, even those that have had perfectly healthy teeth. However, it is more common as you age.
With Christmas just a few days away, we are all ready to enjoy the festivities. From mince pies to champagne, selection boxes to hundreds of sweets, this time of year tends to be a time we all eat too much! However, while it’s great to enjoy yourself spare just a...
A recent piece of research published by the British Dental Journal has offered up the results in a study of 130 people who feared dental treatment and come to some interesting findings. For anyone with a dental phobia, the act of going to the dentist can be hard enough but...
The general public don’t seem realise how much their dental health affects the rest of their health. It can make all the difference to a person’s well-being. Here at Windsor Centre for Advanced Dentistry we decided to compile a new UK dentistry guide for those interested in preserving their oral...
Many people are aware that they need to visit the dentist but often delay treatment out of fears related to the dental visit. It's easy to judge a person who has a fear that we find strange or doesn't make sense to us, but you can be sure that everyone...
Here at Windsor Advanced Dentistry, we provide a range of dental services that are designed to provide aesthetic advances, while ensuring that optimum oral health is maintained. After all, it’s always better to make sure things last. So in this week’s blog we want to help readers identify signs of...
This is something we’ve actually covered a few times over the last few years. Your oral health and it’s relevance to your general health. So what’s the answer? In short – of course your oral health will impact your general health because it’s part of your body. For example, gum...
Much has been documented about the damaging effects of smoking on your overall health, so much so, people are more aware today of the detriments of smoking than ever before. That said, the unexpected increase in new smokers and the sale of tobacco related products is shocking. There is enough...
The magic of endodontic treatments for decaying teeth It is all too easy for us not to take tooth decay seriously. We all-too-often leave worrying about our teeth until we have a bad tooth ache. Maybe we are simply too busy with the trials and tribulations of life to visit...
If you have multiple tooth loss then you may feel that traditional dentures are the only solution. However, there are modern innovations within dentistry and in today’s blog we explain a little about the popular All-on-4 treatments now available. Multiple tooth loss can be treated via an implant solution that...