28 Cambridge Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 1JL
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Dental Videos
Brushing
Use small circular movements with the brush held at 45 degrees to the tooth. Move systematically around the mouth. Remember to clean the inside surfaces ... ... and the biting surfaces. Dont forget behind the top and bottom teeth. A good technique will take 2 minutes.
Gum Disease
A healthy tooth. Plaque builds up ... ... gum and bone may begin to recede. Sometimes the gum recedes with the bone and sometimes it doesn't. Either way the tooth may become mobile.
Bridges
Sometimes teeth are lost. The adjacent teeth are prepared. A Bridge is made which exactly matchs the space ... ... and is fitted across the gap.
Implants
A missing front tooth. A hole is prepared in the jaw bone in stages. An Implant is fitted ... ... and a healing cap inserted. When the Implant has healed, the healing cap is exposed ... ... and an abutment insrted. A crown is then fited to the abutment.
Whitening
One of the methods for whitening teeth uses a 'tray'. First of all, impressions are taken ... ... from which a study model is made. This is painted with a special material ... ... which increases the thickness of the tooth area. When the tray is prepared, a small pocket is produced. The whitening solution occupies this pocket ... ... ensuring that it only comes into contact with the required surfaces ... ... and that no damage is done to the soft gums.
Invisible Braces
Clear positioners offer a less visible alternative for correcting crooked teeth. Firstly, a rough impression is taken ... ... then a second impression is taken with a fine material. This gives a very accurate final impression. A 'study model' is made from the impression. A number of other models are made which represent the teeth moving into position. From these a set of positioners are poduced ... ... each one designed to move the teeth by a tiny amount. The aligners are used in sequence and the teeth are gently moved into position.
Smile Design
Chipped and irregular teeth can spoil the 'smile line' Small corrections to the length ... ... and shape of each tooth can make a big difference. The changes can be made easily and quickly
