Dental Blog - Farnham Road Dental Practice

Mind the gap

People lose teeth all the time; through trauma, when teeth are knocked out, or due to decay, gum disease or the ageing process. Whatever the reason for losing your teeth, they will need to be replaced, both for aesthetic and functional reasons. The most common treatments for missing teeth are either a denture or a fixed bridge. However, dental implants in Guildford are now becoming a more popular treatment to replace missing teeth. This is because they provide a long-term solution, slow down bone loss and preserve nearby healthy tooth tissue.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants in Guildford are an artificial replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth. They are anchored into a pre-drilled socket in your jaw-bone to support a crown, bridge or denture. Dental implants are made from titanium, a material that is well tolerated by bone and integrates easily with bone tissue. During the placement of dental implants, the main objective is to achieve close contact between the outer surface of the implant and the surrounding bone tissue. This is so they can fuse together creating a stable support for the new teeth.

Am I suitable?

At Farnham Road Dental Practice in Guildford, dental implants can be placed in patients of any age, provided that they have a sufficient quantity and quality of bone tissue. Healthy individuals that have a good oral hygiene regime are generally suitable candidates for dental implants.

Sometimes, some patients may not be suitable for dental implants in Guildford. This may be the case for heavy smokers. Smoking slows down and hinders the healing process, putting the success of your dental implants at risk.

Another reason you may not be suitable for dental implants could be periodontal gum disease. All active gum diseases must be treated prior to any procedure, to ensure the longevity of dental implants. Periodontal gum disease is a major cause of bone loss, which could mean you do not have enough available bone to support any dental implant procedure.

However, even if your jawbone has low bone density, you may still be able to have implants after a bone graft or sinus lift.

Modern, innovative dentistry

Farnham Road Dental Practice is a modern dental practice with one simple aim. We will strive to provide our patients with the finest dentistry possible, using the latest in dental technology and techniques.

Farnham Road Dental Practice, is a fully private dental practice. We offer preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry to all our patients, including teeth whitening in Guildford. We only use the finest materials for your cosmetic dentistry and are proud to be a metal-free practice, as we only provide white fillings and use all ceramic restorations for crowns and bridges. We believe these are more aesthetically pleasing, as well as being are better for our patient’s oral health.

teeth-whitening-in-Guildford You can be assured that with Farnham Road Dental Practice you will only be treated with the respect and dignity everyone deserves. We provide honest and informed choices for our patients, as well as priding ourselves on getting to know every one of our patients on a more personal level. This ensures we keep our standards high for all your dental needs.

Teeth Whitening in Guildford

Maybe you’ve always wanted a beautiful white smile. Or your teeth have yellowed over time. Or you’re not happy with the staining that results from drinking coffee, tea, or sugary drinks. Whatever your reason for wanting teeth whitening in Guildford, you’re not alone.

For your teeth whitening in Guildford, we use the Enlighten tooth whitening system. With Enlighten you are guaranteed at least a B1 shade. Enlighten is the only tooth whitening system in the world that will brighten your teeth by up to 16 shades safely and easily.

Enlighten is also very convenient for patients to use as no dietary changes are required to gain maximum results.

After your treatment, you will notice results in just two to four weeks, meaning you can enjoy your new whiter teeth in under a month. With Enlighten you will experience minimal pain and sensitivity, as you will be supplied with anti-sensitivity serum throughout.

At Farnham Road Dental, we tailor-make whitening trays, per each patient needs and desired result. This makes for a completely bespoke experience for all our patients.

A step closer to a straighter smile

We all want to be able to smile with confidence, as it helps us to connect with people and go through life with surety and ease. This is possible if you go ahead and get the treatment you want for your teeth.

six-month-smiles If there is anything standing in your way, we think we can help you get past it at Farnham Road Dental Practice – this is because we work with adults and children to achieve straight smiles all the time and our level of experience means that we have encountered many concerns along the way that we have been able to address. We offer great brands like Six Month Smiles in Guildford at our clinic. It is innovative dental solutions like these that we have been able to use to meet more and more of our patients needs.

What will they look like?

It is perfectly natural to be concerned about the impression you might give off while wearing braces. It is possible that your concerns about this have previously outweighed any desire you might have to get your teeth straightened. With Six Month Smiles in Guildford, you get an unobtrusive braces solution. The brackets are clear and the wires are tooth coloured so they blend in with the look of your mouth making them less noticeable.

How long will I need them for?

Teeth straightening takes longer than many dental treatments. However, by changing the primary focus of their system of braces, Six Month Smiles have shortened the amount of time it takes to get from start to finish while still getting the result you want. For many people, the main concern is the teeth you can see when you smile and this is where the work is done with Six Month Smiles. In Guildford, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, we assess and measure you, order and fit the braces all within a short space of time so you can get going within a matter of weeks.

How much will they cost?

Six Month Smiles is comparable in cost to regular braces and, in some cases, can be less because the treatment time is shorter. The exact amount depends on what you want to achieve but your dentist will ensure you have the full cost breakdown before treatment starts so that you can make an informed choice.

Six Month Smiles straightening solution

When you visit your dental practice, it is important that you have a range of dental treatments to choose from. At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we think that there are so many variables in life to consider when getting a extensive treatment like teeth straightening that, the more you have to choose from, the more likely it is to be harmonious with your life.

Six-Month-Smiles-in-Guildford You do have options when it comes to straightening your teeth and one of these is Six Month Smiles. In Guildford, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, we offer this solution because it is swift and discreet. This system was developed so that patients who required a moderate level of treatment or even a slight adjustment could have the option to have tooth coloured braces. Six Month Smiles focus on the teeth that are visible when you smile meaning that they can get the results you want in a short amount of time.

How do I get Six Month Smiles in Guildford?

When you come to see us at Farnham Road Dental Practice, your dentist will make a thorough assessment of your mouth and listen to the details of what you want. Although they will make suggestions, it is important that you tell them if you are particularly self-conscious about any particular features such as a gap or crooked tooth. They will take impressions of your teeth, get your clear braces ordered and they will be sent back to our clinic in Guildford. Six Month Smiles are fitted using a tray that places the clear brackets precisely onto your teeth. Your dentist will then fit the wires and anything else required.

At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we will see you regularly to ensure that you are making the progress you want to. Most treatments with this method take between four and nine months to complete but the average is around six months. After that, as with all braces, you will need to wear either a fixed or removable retainer for around a year to allow the effects of the braces to stabilise. Sometimes it is only necessary to wear your retainer at night but your dentist will talk to you about this.

Easy steps to a whiter smile

Do you wish you had a brighter smile? Has natural discoloration occurred with your teeth that you would like to reverse? Would you like a simple, safe solution? If the answer is yes then Farnham Road Dental Practice is for you. We are pleased to offer the fantastic results of Enlighten Whitening in Guildford.

enlighten-whitening-Guildford We can guide you through the process and offer this effective product to get whiter teeth in a short time period with very little maintenance required for a long lasting effect.

How does it work?

Your dentist will discuss your requirements with you and check your suitability for Enlighten Whitening. You can also choose how white you would like to go. There is a gradient of shades to choose from and you can decide what will be natural and comfortable for you you are in control.

After that, its a simple matter of taking an impression of your teeth which will be used to custom make trays for you to wear on a night.

Initially, you will need to wear the trays every night for 14 days to see the results you want. After that, one or two nights a month will help to make the effect last indefinitely. Your dentist will also advise on proper care and oral hygiene to ensure your treatment has longevity. They will supply a tooth serum for you to use which will also be helpful.

Are there any drawbacks?

If you have crowns or veneers, these will not whiten and therefore may need to be replaced depending on their visibility and the variation in shade between the implants and the new shade of your teeth.

Otherwise, Enlighten Whitening in Guildford uses materials that have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. You may experience some sensitivity after use but your dentist will provide you with a desensitising swab that you can use at home and which will work immediately.

Why choose us?

As a stockist of Enlighten Whitening in Guildford, we are experienced in providing this product and guiding patients through the process from start to finish. Farnham Road Dental Practice can give you accurate information to help you make the right choices for you and your look.

Increase your confidence with a brighter smile

You know how you want your smile to look and its just not there at the moment. For whatever reason, the shade of your teeth does not match what you think is best for you.

teeth-whitening-Guildford There is a solution and it is easy, fast and safe. You can give yourself a confidence boost and a new lease on life with Enlighten Whitening in Guildford.

At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we are here to help you achieve the look you want in a way that is simple and effective.

Great what do I do now?

First, visit us here at the clinic in Guildford. Enlighten Whitening offers a range of shades of white for you to choose from so you can decide how much you want to change the look of your teeth. Natural teeth are not bright white and so we offer you the chance to choose where on the spectrum you want to be. Your dentist will discuss this with you and then make arrangements to move to the next step.

A set of custom made trays are formed from an impression the dentist will take from your teeth. They are sent back to us here in Guildford. Enlighten Whitening shape them so that you can wear them each night for 14 days and then for one day each month to achieve and maintain your look.

The dentist will also note down any crowns or veneers you might have, as these do not get lightened. Depending on the shade you have chosen and where they are located in your mouth, you may wish to have these changed.

Its perfectly normal after treatment to feel some sensitivity. You will be given some desensitising wipes to deal with this immediately at home if this occurs. You will also have some tooth serum to take home and use which will also help.

Why choose Farnham Road Dental Practice?

We help you make informed choices by working in partnership with you every step of the way. We know that changes like teeth whitening are important to people and we are with you from consultation through treatment and aftercare.

We want to give you the best possible advice to ensure that you get the results you want and that they last indefinitely.

Why dental implants are the best long-term solution to tooth loss

There is only one way to permanently replace your missing teeth, and that is by using dental implants. At The Guildford Dentist we can use implants combined with dentures, crowns, or a dental bridge to replace anything from one to all of your natural teeth.

dental-implants-guildford Implants replace the root portions of any missing teeth, not just making sure your new teeth stay firmly in your mouth at all times, but also helping to stop the jaw bone shrinking. When the natural tooth roots are missing for any period of time, the jaw bone begins to resorb, which causes traditional dentures to become loose as well as having the potential to change the entire structure of your face, making you look old before your time.

Dental implants are titanium tooth roots that support bone growth. This means they are the most secure and most long-term solution to missing teeth. They are placed in direct contact with your jaw bone during a minor oral surgical procedure, which most people only need local anaesthetic for.

Once your implants are in position, a process called osseointegration begins, which sees your implants mesh with your jaw bone. In the first few days after surgery, you may experience mild discomfort, which can be managed by over-the-counter pain relief. This usually doesn’t last long, and most people return to regular activities the day after implant placement.

Your dentist may attach temporary teeth during the healing period, so you don’t need to worry about being left toothless. Alternatively, if you wear standard dentures, you should be able to keep using them during healing, after your dentist has adjusted them.

Once your new teeth are attached, you will enjoy all the functionality of a second set of natural adult teeth. This means that you will be able to eat whatever you like, with no foods off menu. You can speak clearly and confidently, and can enjoy an active social life without fear of slipping dentures spoiling a fun day out.

Dental implants and the new teeth attached to them require prudent dental hygiene and regular visits to the dental practice. Your hygienist will teach you how to clean your teeth effectively.

Using dental implants to end your denture woes

Dental implants are a permanent and effective solution to missing teeth. At The Guildford Dentist we have helped many people to overcome their struggle with traditional dentures by using implants to stabilise them. Read on to find out how you, too, could soon be reaping the benefits of denture stabilisation. . .

dental-implants-guildford A dental implant is a bionic tooth root that is placed directly in your jaw bone under local anaesthetic. Because of the intricate planning undertaken by your dentist prior to implant placement, it is a pretty simple procedure from the point of view of a patient, and most people say that it is much more bearable than having a tooth taken out.

As soon as the implants are in place, they begin to integrate with the jaw bone. This process, which is known as osseointegration, ensures that your new teeth will stay firmly in position, as well as helping to keep your jaw bone healthy and strong.

A shrinking jaw bone is the primary reason behind common denture woes. As the bone shrinks back, dentures that once fitted perfectly become increasingly loose and unwieldy. This can cause a range of problems, including:

Difficulty eating a healthy diet and getting proper nutrition, if dentures become painful or awkward to use
Problems with the clarity of speech, altered speech
Damaged body confidence and an impact on your social life if you fear your teeth will fall out
Increased risk of oral thrush, and denture sore mouth as you false teeth rub your gums

Using dental implants to stabilise your dentures will put a stop to all these problems, and will provide you with a fully functional set of new teeth that will look and act like natural teeth, and will stay firmly in your mouth at all teams, enabling you to get back to enjoying an active social life.

A series of dental implants are placed in your jaw, and after the healing period is caused your dentist will attach your new dentures on top. In most cases you will be able to wear your old dentures during healing, after adjustment.

Using dental implants to stabilise your dentures

Dentures of one form or another have been used for several centuries as a method of replacing natural teeth. The modern versions are highly realistic in terms of both function and appearance, and will behave very much like your natural teeth. However, many denture wearers still experience problems with fit.

dental-implants-guildford It is increasingly common these days for a dentist to use dental implants to stabilise your dentures. The Guildford Dentist has a skilled implantology team who have successfully placed many implants, giving patients back the freedom of a jaw full of natural teeth. If your dentures are currently making you frown, why not book a consultation at our Guildford clinic to see how denture stabilisation could help?

The problem with traditional dentures

Traditional dentures are effective at replacing the crowns of lost natural teeth, but do nothing to replace the tooth roots. When those roots are missing for a considerable period of time, the jaw bone is likely to resorb or shrink back, which is the primary reason behind the most common denture woes.

A shrinking jaw bone will make dentures that once fitted well become increasingly loose. This can make it difficult to eat anything other than soft foods, seriously limiting your diet and your ability to maintain good nutrition, which can have many negative consequences for your general health and wellbeing.

Loose dentures may also affect your ability to speak clearly, and if they develop a habit of slipping or falling out entirely in public, you may find your confidence plummeting and your social life severely curtailed.

Resorbtion of the jaw bone has other consequences, too; the skin around the lower face and jowls may start to sag, and in some cases the whole structure of your face can change.

How dental implants can help

Dental implants are titanium tooth roots placed in direct contact with your jaw bone. They form a bond akin to that of natural roots and actively prevent bone loss.

Your dentures will be securely attached on top and you will once again be able to eat what you choose, to smile, speak, laugh, and socialise with confidence.

Using dental implants to replace your missing teeth

Dental implants give your dentist a permanent way to replace your missing teeth. At The Guildford Dentist we have a skilled team of implantologists who can use implants to replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth, no matter why you’ve lost them.

dental-implants As well as restoring aesthetic beauty to your smile, dental implants will give you back all the functionality of a natural jaw of healthy teeth. You will once again be able to enjoy eating a healthy diet, including the occasional favourite treat, will be able to speak with clarity and smile with confidence.

Whether missing teeth or slipping dentures have been making your life a misery, choosing dental implants from our Guildford clinic will let you get back to enjoying life.

The dental implants process

The majority of patients at our Guildford dental practice only need local anaesthetic for the placement of implants. Thanks to the intricate planning that your dentist will do prior to implant placement – including using x-rays and CT scans as necessary to help with diagnosis and treatment planning – implant surgery is actually fairly straightforward from a patient’s perspective.

Your dentist will ensure that your implants are perfectly placed to support your new teeth and to withstand all the forces generated by biting and chewing food in just the same way that natural teeth do.

To replace one tooth, your dentist will place a single dental implant and – after a healing period of approximately three months – will attach a crown, which will be colour matched to the natural shade of your teeth.

For the replacement of several or all of the teeth in one or both of your jaws, your dentist will place the required number of implants and may attach a dental bridge or a denture. The good news is that in the majority of cases you will not need as many implants as teeth. Thanks to the positioning and angling of your implants, several teeth can be supported by a few implants – commonly between four and eight dental implants can fully support a full arch of teeth in bridge or denture form.