Archive for January, 2010

We at dentist in Wigan believe in the importance of good dental care. Proper dental care can help reduce the build up of bacteria and strain on the immune system. Many people don’t visit a dentist until they feel pain or discomfort in the mouth; here at dentist in Wigan we try to promote good oral hygiene practices, which include regular dental check ups which can catch a dental problem in its early stages thus eliminating the need for long drawn out and costly treatments.

There can be various causes of tooth ache, some of the most common causes, which we experience at dentist in Wigan, are:

Dental decay (caries), these can result in cavities or holes in the hard surface of the tooth.

A fracture or a crack in the tooth, very often these are so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Various types of dental work, eg a filling has become loose or broken.

Another common problem are receding gums these are gum’s, which have moved back leaving the more sensitive parts of the teeth exposed.

An abscess in the gum

If you feel any sort of pain in the oral region we advise you visit a dentist at your earliest convenience.

Dentist in Wigan’s advice on preventing toothache

Keep your intake of sugary foods and drinks down to an absolute minimum

Always brush your teeth at least twice a day, ensure you use toothpaste, which contains fluoride. Also brush your gums and tongue gently.

Clean in-between your teeth using dental floss.

Avoid smoking, as this can make many dental problems worse.

Visit a dentist at least once every 6 months, also have your teeth cleaned by a hygienist regularly.

Dentist in Wigan… An overview of different types of Dentists.

Pediactric

Pedriactic Dentist treat children, infacts and children in their young teens. Generally they are involved in preventive treatments, repair of defective teeth and oral exams.

Periodontist

Periodontist specialize in gums rather than teeth. Importantly they are involved the the prevention and treatment of gum disease. Also specializing in dental implants tooth and gum restructuring.

Orthodontist

Orthodonist specialize in the correct placement of teeth, determins whether there is a need for braces or other methods of correcting misaligned teeth.

Oral Surgeons or Maxillofacial Surgeons

Generally specializing in tooth extractions, however they also diagnose and treat conditions of the jaw and the neck providing they are related to the mouth.

Endodontist

Endodontists specialize in conditions which occur below the tooth enamel in the pulp, blood vessels and nerves of the teeth.

Holistic

Holistic dentists carries out dental treatments in a natural way. Commonly know as alternitive dentistry