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                        COMMON CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR DRY SOCKET Dry socket  is a painful condition that can make many people dread having a tooth extracted. Also known as alveolar osteitis, this problem is characterized by inflammation of the jawbone, which is what leads to pain sensation. The post-operative condition, which is rather rare, negatively impacts on the rate of healing following a tooth extraction. Blood clot that should promote healing dissolves before healing takes place. The problem is sometimes present with an unpleasant taste in the mouth and bad breath. WHY DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE DRY SOCKET? We discuss here the common causes and risk factors for the post-operative complaint. These are major reasons a blood clot can fail to form, as necessary, to facilitate healing after extracting a tooth.   Book an appointment | Brighton Implant Clinic Extraction Process The manner of ...

There are lots of things you can do to keep your teeth and gums at their best, including brushing and flossing daily, eating the right foods, quitting smoking, and working with your dentist to get the treatments you need. BRUSH AND FLOSS DAILY Everybody is aware of the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day. But few of us actually do it. Brushing not only helps avoid the formation of plaque, but it also protects the gums from disease as well.Make sure to use fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth from tooth decay. And don’t brush too hard. You can actually damage the enamel if you use too much pressure. Don’t forget to floss at least once a day as well. It doesn’t matter when you floss – in the morning, after a meal, or before bed – just do it! EAT FOODS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR TEETH AND GUMS Good oral health is strongly connected to what you eat. Foods and drinks with high acid or sugar content, such as sweets or sodas, should be avoided, as they ...

If you are considering dental implants, one of your main concerns is probably the cost. You might be wondering why dental implants are more expensive than other tooth replacement options and how you can afford them. Let’s take a look at the factors that affect the costs of dental implants. FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE COST OF DENTAL IMPLANTS There are a number of factors that will affect the overall cost of your dental implants. These include: Number of implants – The more implants you need the greater the cost. Pre-surgery tests – You may require special scans or screenings before you can get a dental implant. These tests will allow your dentist to make sure the implant will be in perfect alignment with your jaw and bite. Bone grafts – For a dental implant to be successful, as well as long lasting, there needs to be sufficient bone mass in the jaw for implantation.A patient looking for dental implants who has suffered from bone loss can have an additional procedure to...

                                                                KEVIN CAMPBELL A clinical dental technician with an internationally acclaimed digital dentistry qualification, has recently joined the staff at the Worthing branch of the  Brighton Implant Clinic . Kevin is an expert in all aspects of making  dentures   and always has the patient first in his mind. “I am committed to creating dentures that fit well, look natural and allow you to maintain a healthy mouth.” Kevin started his career in dentistry at the age of only 15, when he joined his family business in Great Oakley, Northampton as a dental technician. He spent five years there as an apprentice and became a registered dental technician in 1990. LATEST TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES IN MAKING DENTURES Wanting to ensure his patients the hi...

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DENTAL IMPLANT DENTURES AND REMOVABLE DENTURES? Removable dentures are simple to make and generally inexpensive compared to other alternatives like  dental bridges  and  dental implants . However dentures are problematic for anyone who is having to live with them. The problem with dentures is that they are removable and have no retention or support in the mouth. The only way a normal removable denture can be stabilized in the mouth is by means of a suction seal for the upper denture. This ‘suction’ is created on the roof of the mouth when the upper denture is closely adapted to the mouth. The problem with this is that the denture becomes bulky and difficult to accommodate in the mouth. In addition to this covering the roof of the mouth affects speech, function and reduces the ability to taste food properly. SMALL ATTACHMENTS PRESENT INSIDE THE DENTAL IMPLANT DENTURE For lower dentures there is even less likelihood of the d...