Tooth Whitening In Ipswich

Tooth Whitening is a safe and effective way of improving the appearance of your smile without causing any pain. Teeth whitening treatments can transform the appearance of the teeth in a matter of hours and give you a bright healthy smile.

Over the course of time, the natural whiteness of the teeth can fade and our day-to-day lifestyle, habits and diet can have an impact on the colour of the teeth. Our whitening treatments can help restore the natural whiteness of the teeth, boosting your confidence and giving you a smile to be proud of.

Benefits of Tooth Whitening

• Proven track record, we have been bleaching teeth over a number of years, we have tried many different methods and products and we know what really works.
• Our methods are safe and gentle.
• Teeth Whitening removes stubborn stains.
• Free Tooth whitening assessment and cosmetic consultation.
• Teeth whitening boosts self-esteem.

The procedure

Vital teeth are bleached by application of the teeth whitening substance to the external surface of the teeth. The whitening procedure will first be carried out in the dental surgery, and then at home. This involves the use of 10-15% material called carbamide peroxide, applied in a custom made tray for a certain number of hours per day or during sleep, for up to 14 days. Treatment is carried out by the patient him/herself, but the dentist monitors the process. A change is noticeable usually within two weeks but the process can be carried on for longer. Darker brown discolouration may take longer and may not change completely.

FAQ

How long will it last?

The likelihood is that it will last for a year although ‘top-ups’ may be needed at 6 monthly intervals.

Will there be any problems

The only real side effect teeth whitening are that some sensitivity can result (especially cold). If this occurs then we advise the use of sensitive toothpaste such as Sensodyne. If it continues then we recommend contacting the surgery.

How long does the procedure take?

First of all you will need 2 or 3 visits to your dentist. Your dentist will need to make a mouthguard and will need to take impressions for this at the first appointment. Once your dentist has started the treatment, you will have to continue the treatment at home. This will mean applying the bleach regularly over 2-4 weeks for up to 5 hours at a time.

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Root Canal Treatment

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (also called ‘endodontics’) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of a tooth (called pulp) is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that the nerve of he tooth has died (or dying).

The aim is to remove all the infection from the root canal system, clean, disinfect and fill the canals, to prevent further infection. At the initial appointment, the infected pulp tissue is removed, and any abscess present is drained. This is done by making a hole through the tooth into the pulp chamber. The root canals are located. The entire root canal system is washed with disinfectant and an antibacterial dressing placed. At the next visit, if the infection has cleared completely, the tooth is filled with a plastic material down the roots (gutta percha) and the hole in the tooth filled. A crown will subsequently be placed to protect the remaining tooth structure.

FAQ

Does root canal treatment hurt?

No, usually a local anaesthetic is used and should feel no different to having an ordinary filling done. There may be some tenderness afterwards but this should gradually get less over time.

What does it involve?

The aim of the treatment is to remove all the infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any other infection.

Root canal treatment is skilled and time-consuming procedure. Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to your dentist.

What if I don’t have the treatment?

Root-treated teeth should be looked after just the same as any other tooth. Remember to clean your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste. Cut down on sugary foods and drinks, and have them only at mealtimes if possible. See your dental team as often as they recommend for regular check-ups.

How do I care for my tooth afterwards?

It is important to keep the crown just as clean as you would your normal teeth. The crown itself cannot decay, but decay can start where the edge of the crown joins the tooth. Brush last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean in between your teeth with ‘interdental’ brushes or floss.

• Do not eat anything until the numbness in your mouth wears off. This will prevent you from biting your cheek.

• Do not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist.

• Be sure to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would.

• If the opening in your tooth was restored with a temporary filling material, it is not unusual for a thin layer to wear off in-between appointments. However, if you think the entire filling has come out, contact your endodontist.

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Oral Hygiene

Great smile, fresh breath & on going care in Ipswich

Everyone wants to have a great fresh smile, which is why good oral hygiene is important! Having poor oral hygiene can lead to variety of dental and medical problems in the future such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check-ups and cleaning can prevent problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. At GB Dental we offer scaling and Polishing for your dental hygiene.

Here are a few tips you can take to promote great oral hygiene

Basic Oral Hygiene Tips

Brushing – One of the easiest ways to help your brushing is position your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle near the gum line. Both the gum line and tooth surface should be in contact with the bristles and use a back and fourth, up and down motion. – Twice a day.

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Flossing – Can help remove particles your toothbrush can miss!.

Avoid Tabacco – This will be a favour to your teeth from oral cancer and periodontal complications.

Limit sugar, Coffee and Alcohol – This causes dental hygiene problems such as tooth decay and gum disease and make your teeth appear dull.

Drink lots of Calcium an other vitimins – You need plenty of calcium for your teeth, it is essential for the teeth as as your bones.

Visit your dentist – You should visit your dentist at least twice a year to have a full hygiene treatment.

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• Mouthwash – Mouthwashes containing Listerine and chlorine dioxide are very helpful because they help kill and maintain bacteria in your mouth.

Clean your tongue – Clean the surface of your tongue daily, it removes bacteria that live on your tongue.

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Nervous patients Ipswich

Nervous patients
Feeling comfortable with the right dentist

No matter how fearful you are of other dentists, you will feel completely at ease here. Our practice is here to make you feel comfortable with any of our treatments about Nervous patients Ipswich. There is no reason to be scared anymore and the best way to visit us is to book in for a chat, you will feel much more comfortable. The first step doesn’t have to be scary at all.

Many people suffer from fear and anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist, this can be so severe it can cause dental phobia in many nervous patients in ipswich. This may cause a negative impact on your dental health, especially if you haven’t had your teeth checked in a number of years. If this is the case, we would like to reassure you, you are not alone, we also use inhalation sedation to help with anxiety and phobia.

GB Dental will work to make you feel as comfortable as possible and listen to your needs and worries, as well as to look after your dental health. We will answer any questions that you have, and discuss treatments with you so that you fully understand what will happen to make the dental experience less stressful.

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Crowns

Improving your appearance

A crown is artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’

Porcelain crowns are now more popular because they are more aesthetically pleasing and depending on what exactly they’re made from, can be equally strong and durable. Porcelain crowns are often used to replace unsightly metal crowns.

Benefits of having Crowns

•  Improvement of the colour and shape of the tooth.
• They provide the best protection to a heavily broken tooth.
• Crowns have proven to last longer than any other type of restoration.

FAQ

How is the Crown Fitted?

When you and your dentist are happy with the fit and appearance of the new crown, it will be fixed in place with special dental cement or adhesive. The cement forms a seal to hold the crown in place.

Does it hurt to have a tooth prepared for a crown?

No. You will have a local anesthetic and the preparation work should feel no different from a filling. If the tooth does not have a nerve, and the post crown is being prepared, then you may not need a local anesthetic.

Will the crown be noticeable?

The crown will be made to match your other teeth as closely as possible. The shade of the surrounding teeth will be recorded, to make sure that the colour looks natural and matches those teeth.

How do I care for my crown?

It is important to keep the crown just as clean as you would your normal teeth. The crown itself cannot decay, but decay can start where the edge of the crown joins the tooth. Brush last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean in between your teeth with ‘interdental’ brushes or floss.

How long will a crown last?

How long will a crown last depends on how well you look after it. Properly cared for crowns should last for many years. Your dental team will be able to tell you how long your crown may be expected to last.

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Bridges

Filling the gap for Missing teeth

Bridges can also be constructed from the same materials. There are two types of bridge. A conventional bridge is where the teeth are trimmed down similar to crowns and cemented onto the teeth.

A resin bonded bridge is where minimal tooth is removed and relies on adhesive to hold the bridge in place. Careful planning is required with models and wax ups to make sure this is going to be successful. Bridges can be used to replace anterior and posterior teeth.

The Benefits of Bridges

• Better functionality – eating, chewing and swallowing is a great deal easier.
• Approved self esteem – improves your look from having missing teeth.
• Improved self esteem – improves your look from having missing teeth.
• Not removable – you don’t have to worry about taking it out to clean.
• Long lasting and durable and lasts a considerable length of time.

FAQ

Why would I need a bridge?
Usually because you have a tooth extracted or knocked out in an accident, leaving you with a gap in your teeth. Closing the space is important for cosmetic reasons, but your dentist has a good clinical reasons to fill in the space too, leaving the gap open can put extra strain on the teeth either side. It can also affect your ‘bite,’ the teeth on either side of the gap may lean together into the space and alter the way that the upper and lower jaw teeth meet, which can cause further problems.

How long does a bridge last?
A dental bridge should last for many years, if properly looked after.


How do I look after my bridge?
You need to clean your bridge every day, to prevent problems such as bad breath and gum disease. You also have to clean under the false tooth every day.

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Gum Treatment

Gum disease is present in about 90% of the population to some degree or other. It ranges from mild gingivitis, which may give rise to some bleeding when you brush, to periodontal disease (known as pyorrhoea), where pocketing around the teeth occurs with bone loss. In severe cases the teeth become loose and can fall out. Plaque with the associated bacteria is the main cause of gum problems and so the treatment is based on its reduction.

Oral hygiene is the most important aspect and so we will go over this a number of times. Initial treatment may involve several sessions with the dentist or hygienist to scale and polish teeth to remove all plaque and calculus. We may carry out the cleaning of deep sites under local anaesthetic so it is more comfortable for you. We may also ask you to take a course of antibiotics to reduce the activity of bacteria under your gums. For deeper persistent sites it may be necessary to clean and reshape areas by a surgical approach.

FAQ

How do I know if I have Gum Disease?

Gum disease can occur at any age, but is is most common amongst adults. If detected in its early stages, gum disease can be reversed – so see your dentist if you notice any of the following symptoms:

Gums that are red, puffy or swollen, gums that bleed during flossing or brushing.
Teeth that look longer because your gums have receded.
Gums that have separated, or pulled away, from the necks of your teeth, creating a pocket.
Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
Pus coming out of your teeth and gums.
Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.

How is Gum Disease treated?

By scheduling regular check-ups, early stages of gum disease can be treated before they lead to a more severe condition. Please note smoking can make gum disease worse. It reduces any bleeding from gums, whilst gum disease continues, so you may miss the first signs of any problems.

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Children’s Dentistry

Relaxed & friendly practice in Ipswich

We regard children as very special patients and do everything to make their visits as enjoyable as possible. Our aim is to help them form good dental habits which will prevent problems with their teeth in later life. We will make sure every treatment is gentle and effective and stress free as possible.

During your first consultation we will carry out a very careful and gentle assessment in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Any treatment will be carefully explained to both the child and their parents before any dental treatment goes ahead.

Common paediatric dental treatments include: cleaning and removing of decay, fillings and hypoplasia, which is a relatively common condition where the dental enamel is hard, but thin, leaving the teeth vulnerable.

Toothbrushing Tips

• Brush your child's teeth for about two minutes twice a day: once just before bedtime and at least one other time during the day.
• Encourage them to spit out excess toothpaste, but not to rinse with lots of water. Rinsing with water after tooth brushing will wash away the fluoride and make it less effective.
• Supervise tooth brushing until your child is seven.
• From the age of seven or eight, they should be able to brush their own teeth, but it's still a good idea to watch them now and again to make sure they brush properly and for about two minutes.

As with all our patients at GB Dental, we provide help and advice on how to care for your teeth and this is particularly important to younger patients. Establishing a good routine at an early age should reduce intervention over the following years.

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Dentures

Improve your confidence about dentures Ipswich

Many people think Dentures have been left behind in the cosmetic world! Its not so, in fact using the latest technology Dentures Ipswich can create the ultimate smile makeover.

Dentures Ipswich are removable false teeth made by acrylic, nylon or metal. They fit snugly over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps. A good set of dentures helps you eat, speak, function, and often improves a person’s appearance.

Gaps left by missing teeth can cause problems with eating and speech, and teeth either side of the gap may grow into the space at an angle. Sometimes, all the teeth need to be removed and replaced.

You may therefore need either:

Complete dentures a full set – which replace all your upper or lower teeth, or Partial dentures – which replace just one or a few missing teeth.

FAQ

Will my eating habits need to change?

There are very few eating restrictions for denture wearers, once you get used to wearing them. However dentures are mere substitutes and not as efficient as real teeth. If you experience eating difficulties at any time, it is important to contact your dentist. Poor-fitting dentures can contribute to eating difficulties. Dentures that fit right are vital for enjoying a well-balanced diet that includes a wide assortment of foods.

Will my new dentures last a lifetime?

Dentures are very durable but that doesn’t make them indestructible. They can discolour, chip, break and bend out of shape. With good care, affordable dentures should last for many years. Here are some tips for maintaining the appearance and extending the life of your denture:

YOU SHOULD:

Brush your dentures with toothpaste or soap and water before soaking them to remove food particles.

Soak them in a fizzy solution of denture-cleaning tablets to remove stains and bacteria (follow the manufacturer’s instructions).

Brush them again, as you would your normal teeth (but don’t scrub them too hard).

Source: http://gbdental.co.uk/dentures/