Author: Aura Dental
The importance of visiting the dentist for pregnant women, and for children
Granted the dentist may not be the first person you’d think of consulting during pregnancy. However, at Aura Dental in North London, we are keen to stress the importance of regular dental health checks during pregnancy – as well as for baby when they arrive.
Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but it does sometimes throw up some health issues, including dental health concerns. The levels of the hormone progesterone can be up to ten times higher than normal during pregnancy, which affects the body’s response to toxins, including plaque. Pregnancy gingivitis (gum disease) is a common complaint, and by visiting your dentist as soon as you notice anything unusual, you can effectively treat and manage the condition, so that you can get back to enjoying being pregnant.
Symptoms include gums that bleed when you brush your teeth, or which may be red and swollen.
We have also seen pregnant women at our North London clinic who have developed pregnancy granuloma – red nodules that commonly appear on the upper gums. These are not dangerous but can be uncomfortable, and your dentist can help you manage them.
If you experience bad morning sickness, enamel erosion and dry mouth are common side-effects. Eroded enamel can lead to increased tooth sensitivity. Again, by coming in to visit a dentist at our North London dental practice as soon as you start to experience such symptoms, we will be able to help you manage the condition.
Remember that every pregnancy is different, so even if you experienced no problems in the past, you should still be on the look-out for warning signs.
North London children’s dentistry
Once baby arrives, it is a good idea to bring them into the dental practice from an early age. Dental check-ups from a young age have been shown to help prevent fear of the dentist in later life, and can also help to prevent problems before they start.
The team at our North London practice are experienced in working with children. Your child’s dentist may recommend using preventative treatments such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealants, and can also spot orthodontic problems early.
With dental implants, we can permanently replace your missing teeth
By using dental implants, a dentist can replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth with a permanent, aesthetically pleasing, and functional solution. Contact North London clinic Aura Dental if you have a tooth or teeth that are missing or failing to learn more about how implant treatment can help you, restoring so much more than just your beautiful smile.
The advantages of dental implants
At our North London clinic, we are always keen to stress the importance of replacing any missing teeth you may have. Any dentist will tell you the same, and it’s about more than just aesthetic concerns (although having a gappy smile can negatively impact on your self-esteem).
When teeth are lost, your remaining teeth will likely move into any gaps, often becoming crooked and misaligned in the process, thus more difficult to clean. This can affect your ability to eat a full, healthy diet, as well as increasing your risk of further tooth loss because dental hygiene becomes more complicated with crooked teeth.
Dental implants have numerous advantages over traditional dentures and bridges. Implants are the only permanent way to replace missing teeth, and the only way a dentist can replace lost tooth roots. When the roots of the teeth are missing, you may experience bone resorbtion, which can make the placement of dental implants more complex, and can cause the skin around the jaws and jowls to sag.
New teeth secured to dental implants don’t just look natural, they act natural too. This means that you will face none of the dietary restrictions experienced by many traditional denture wearers, and will be able to speak, smile, and laugh with new-found confidence. For this reason, they are the tooth replacement solution of choice at Aura DentalNorth London.
North Londondental implants
At our North London clinic, your dentist can replace one missing tooth with a single implant and crown, or multiple/all missing teeth by using a series of dental implants and an implant-retained bridge.
Most people require only local anaesthetic for the placement of implants, and post-operative discomfort is easily managed with painkillers.
How discreet braces and clear aligners can straighten your smile
Braces, in the modern day and age, don’t have to mean a mouth full of metal, and straighter teeth don’t always require braces. At Aura Dental in North London, we understand the need for discreet teeth straightening treatments, which is why we are pleased to offer a number of subtler solutions.
Adults as well as children and teenagers can benefit from orthodontic intervention – in fact, it’s never too late to straighten your teeth. At our North Londondental practice we have successfully treated many adult patients just like you, who came to us worried about having to wear obvious metal appliance and walked away happy with discreet tooth straightening treatment.
Although many of these appliances are referred to as “cosmetic braces” it should also be remembered that there are health benefits from teeth straightening. Because it is easier to keep straighter teeth clean, with fewer gaps in which plaque can build up, straighter teeth are generally healthier teeth, with your risk of tooth decay and gum disease significantly reduced.
North Londonbraces and aligners
When you come in for a consultation at our North London clinic, your dentist will examine you and help you to choose the best option from our braces and aligners.
These fixed appliances comprise clear and tooth-coloured components, and work in an average time of six months. They can correct issues with the top or bottom front teeth, as well as levelling and rounding out the arches.
Invisalign
A series of aligners that gradually move your teeth, Invisalign is both clear and removable, meaning that it has hardly any impact on your lifestyle, and makes it easy to maintain dental hygiene during treatment.
Six Month Smiles
These cosmetic braces work very quickly and are designed for mild to moderate correction of the front teeth. They comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires.
Dental implants: the best way to restore functionality and aesthetic appeal to your mouth
Dental implants have been designed to permanently replace natural teeth. At Aura DentalNorth London we see patients who have lost teeth for all manner of reasons, from accidents to gum disease, even just as part of the natural ageing process as the population in general lives longer. Our skilled implantology team have successfully used implants to restore not just the aesthetic beauty of their smile, but also full functionality to their jaw, enabling them to once again eat whatever they want.
Dental implants in North London
There are two options for patients interested in treatment with dental implants at our North London clinic: a single implant with a crown attached, or multiple implants with a bridge attached. Option one is ideal for patients with one missing tooth, whilst option two suits those who have lost several or all of their natural teeth.
Dental implants are the only way your dentist can replace lost tooth roots. They are small titanium posts or screws put directly into your jaw bone in a small operation. Most patients at our North Londondental practice require only a local anaesthetic for the implant placement procedure, because a great deal of detailed planning is undertaken beforehand so that your dentist can put your implants in exactly the right place to support your new teeth, whilst also avoiding nerves and other vital structures.
After a healing period, your new teeth are attached to abutments on top of your implants. Not only will they look like natural teeth, they will also function like them too, which means that you can eat, speak, smile, and laugh with confidence – and with no need to worry about your teeth falling out at an awkward moment.
We welcome new patients for consultations about dental implants at our North London clinic. Whatever the reason you have lost a tooth or teeth, we can help.
Braces without the metal: a modern approach to orthodontics
Braces no longer need to mean a mouth full of metal for months on end. At North London clinic Aura Dental we encourage patients to have orthodontic treatment whatever their age, and offer a number of subtle methods to straighten your teeth without the whole world having to know you are undergoing treatment.
North London braces and aligners
Modern orthodontics affords a dentist or orthodontist a number of ways to improve the alignment of your teeth, and fix issues with your bite. This may involve using fixed appliances – braces – or removable appliances – aligners. When you come to Aura Dental in North London for an orthodontic consultation, we will conduct a thorough clinical examination, then will explain the pros and cons of all relevant treatments.
Braces are the traditional method by which orthodontists straighten teeth. In the 21st Century, they can be made from clear and tooth-coloured components, meaning that they will blend in with your teeth’s natural colouring and won’t be instantly noticeable.
At our North London clinic we use Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces, which have an average treatment time of just half a year and focus on the front six to eight teeth – those on display when you smile.
We also use clear aligners – Invisalign and the Inman Aligner – as an alternative way to straighten your teeth. Unlike braces, which are fixed in place, both these aligners are removable at home, so you can take them out to eat and clean.
The Inman Aligner is a single device used to correct adult relapse and protrusion issues with the front teeth. It works incredibly quickly – sometimes in just a matter of weeks – and acts as a retainer after treatment.
Invisalign treatment involves using a series of aligners that you change every fortnight. It can correct a wider range of orthodontic problems.
Dental implants: answers to common questions
Dental implants are an excellent way for a dentist to replace your missing teeth. At Aura Dental in North London we can replace one, some, or even all of your natural teeth with the help of implants. If you have missing or failing teeth, get in touch to discover how we can help you.
An investment in dental implants is more than just an investment in your smile. They have numerous benefits when compared with traditional tooth replacement options such as standard dentures, and can have a positive impact on your general as well as your oral health. However, we understand that electing to have oral surgery may be a daunting decision, which is why we’ve collected together some common questions and answers about implant treatment here.
If you are unable to find a suitable answer to your question here, get in touch with a member of staff at our North Londondental practice. They will be more than happy to help you.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are bionic tooth roots, made from titanium and placed directly in your jaw bone in a small operation, carried out here under local anaesthetic or sedation here at our North London clinic. They form a strong bond with the bone and support one or more false teeth.
Will I get new teeth straight away?
Sometimes permanent new teeth can be fitted straight away, while in other cases a healing period is required. In the latter case your dentist may fit temporary teeth in the interim.
What are my options for dental implants in North London?
At Aura Dental we offer two treatment options for implant patients: for one missing tooth, your dentist will place a single implant and will attach a crown. For multiple or all missing teeth, we’ll use several dental implants and an implant-retained bridge.
Braces for all faces: discreet orthodontics in North London
Braces as you might picture them – obvious metal “train-track” appliances worn by your peers at school – are not the only option by which a dentist or orthodontist can straighten your teeth. At Aura Dental in North London we embrace 21st Century orthodontics, understanding that wearing traditional metal appliances can be just as embarrassing, or more so, than having crooked teeth.
Fortunately, there are many discreet alternatives available. At our North Londondental practice we use both fixed appliances – braces – and removable appliances – aligners – to straighten the teeth of men and women young and old. The best way to find the perfect option for your needs and lifestyle is to book an appointment at Aura.
North Londonbraces and aligners
Different orthodontic appliances work best in different situations, and the ideal one for you will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and type of correction that is required. At Aura DentalNorth London we also take lifestyle factors into account, because we believe that whatever treatment you require, it should have the minimum of impact on your day-to-day life.
Your dentist will discuss the plus and minus points of all relevant treatments during your initial consultation.
Braces
We offer treatment with Cfast and Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces at our North London clinic. These devices are designed for quick correction of issues with the front six to eight teeth, and comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires.
Aligners
We use Invisalign and the Inman Aligner at Aura. The Inman Aligner is designed to correct adult relapse and protrusion or crowding issues with the front teeth, acting in between six and 18 weeks, whilst Invisalign often takes longer, but can correct a larger number of issues. Aligners are both clear and removable, affording you maximum discretion during treatment.
Cosmetic dentistry: a wealth of ways to a million-dollar smile
Cosmetic dentistry deals with the aesthetic elements of a smile, using a range of simple and more complex treatments to give patients the smile they’ve so long dreamt of. At North Londondental clinic Aura, we have a skilled cosmetic team who enjoy nothing more than seeing the confidence boost given to people who come in for a smile makeover.
There has been a huge increase in demand for cosmetic dentistry in North London and indeed in the whole of the UK. Coupled with advances in techniques and materials, this means that aesthetic dental treatment is now available to more people than ever before, no longer reserved for celebrities.
If you are interested in finding out more about how cosmetic dentistry can boost your smile, and with it your self-esteem, come in for a smile makeover consultation with a cosmetic dentist at Aura in North London.
What can cosmetic dentistry do for me?
Cosmetic dentistry, put simply, can create your dream smile. The term encompasses a huge number of treatments, from discreet orthodontics using tooth-coloured braces or clear aligners to teeth whitening treatment, replacement of old metal crowns with strong, aesthetically appealing alternatives to crown lengthening to treat a gummy smile. The choice is yours, and the team at Aura DentalNorth London will be there to assist you every step of the way.
The first thing your cosmetic dentist will do when you come in for a consultation is to ascertain what you like or dislike about your current smile, and what you want to achieve from treatment. They will then undertake a detailed clinical examination, before recommending the best way to achieve your smile goals. A personalised treatment plan will be drawn up for you at the end of your consultation.
Dental implants to replace failing teeth
Dental implants are an excellent option for people who have lost some or all of their natural teeth, or whose teeth are failing. North London clinic Aura Dental offers two options for implant treatment: a single implant with a crown for one missing tooth (£2300.00+), and implant-retained bridges for several or all missing teeth (£2750.00+).
Teeth are designed to last us a lifetime, but lifestyle factors often lead to tooth failure. As the general population lives longer, some people are also finding that they are out-living their teeth. Dental implants are the only permanent way to replace teeth that are failing or lost.
At Aura we urge you not to be embarrassed about coming to see us with failing or missing teeth; we will never judge you no matter how your teeth have come to fail. All we want to do is get you back to full dental health, and to restore not just your beautiful smile, but also full functionality to your jaw so that you can enjoy a healthy diet that isn’t limited to just soft foods.
Dental implants in North London
If you come to see us at our North London practice with failing teeth, your dentist will first assess your suitability for dental implants. More people than ever before are able to have implant treatment these days, thanks to advances in techniques and materials. If you have conditions such as gum disease that have caused your teeth to fail, we’ll also work out the best way to treat that, to maximise the chances of implant treatment being successful.
Sometimes it is possible to remove failing teeth and place dental implants at the same appointment. Your dentist may fit temporary teeth whilst the implants are bonding with your jaw bone, meaning you won’t have to worry about being left without teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry: so many ways to make over your smile
Cosmetic dentistry offers a huge number of ways for a dentist to make over your smile. At North Londondental practice Aura, our skilled cosmetic team provides treatments large and small, every one tailor-made to suit your personal needs.
Once upon a time, cosmetic dentistry was only available to celebrities and the super-rich. Now, things are different and thanks to advances in techniques and materials, as well as an increase in demand, aesthetic treatments are available to more people than ever before.
If you are interested in cosmetic dentistry in North London, we invite you to join us at Aura Dental for a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist. They will listen to what your aspirations for your smile are, and will conduct a thorough clinical examination, before talking you through the relevant treatment options to achieve your smile goals. In many cases treatment takes far less time than you might imagine; depending on your requirements, your dream smile could be just a few appointments away.
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The cosmetic dentistry menu at our North London dental practice is extensive. You may require one treatment, or a combination of two or more – your cosmetic dentist will discuss all possible treatment combinations when you come in for your first consultation.
Among the most popular items on our cosmetic dentistry menu are:
Teeth whitening
A safe and effective way to remove common stains from your teeth, when carried out by a dentist this is a fast way to boost the appearance of your smile – perfect before a graduation, wedding, or other special occasion.
Invisible orthodontics
Teeth straightening isn’t just for kids; our North London clinic offers discreet braces and aligners for adults.
Veneers
These micro-thin shells of porcelain are one of the fastest ways to create a natural-looking, beautiful white smile.