Smile or Nightmare, New oral bacteria and infection control
Smile Makeover or a Nightmare ?
According to market research by Mintel, the amount of money spent on cosmetic dentistry in the UK last year rocketed to £627million, from £519million in 2006 and £210million in 2005.
The truth, as I now know, is very different. Eight weeks ago, I had ten porcelain veneers applied to my upper teeth by a top London dentist.
As an experienced fashion and beauty writer, I went into it with both eyes open.
I'd written about porcelain veneers in the past and knew that it was an invasive process that involved your own teeth being pared down first in preparation.
But my own teeth were discoloured and unlikely to improve by bleaching, so it seemed a good idea.
And I naively thought that by paying nearly £9,000 for the services of a top dentist, I would be in safe hands.
Dr Gates (not his real name for legal reasons) had been written about in glowing terms in fashion magazines. Visiting his smart London consulting rooms, I was reassured by the prestigious address.
It felt like a physical assault. Having the enamel of healthy teeth blasted away is every bit as invasive as the surgeon's scalpel slicing into your skin.
Sitting in his chair, my mouth numbed by the anaesthetic and my lips blown up like lilos (or so it felt), I kept telling myself how thrilled I would be with my new smile.
After 90 minutes of drilling and drooling, the 'temporaries' were fitted.
Based on a wax model taken of your mouth at the first appointment, these are fixed to your poor, exposed, shaved-down teeth while the porcelain veneers are being made.
When I staggered out into the street, jaw and mouth aching, I figured the pain would pass - but it didn't. More here
Infection control in Dental office/ Practice
This is a very important topic for each one of us and it will impact how our practice grows and provides patient satisfaction. For more info click on the links below or download an excellent book by clicking on third link.
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DOWNLOAD the BOOK
New Oral Bacteria Discovered
Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments, according to research published in the August issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
"The healthy human mouth is home to a tremendous variety of microbes including viruses, fungi, protozoa and bacteria," said Professor William Wade from King's College London Dental Institute. "The bacteria are the most numerous: there are 100 million in every millilitre of saliva and more than 600 different species in the mouth. Around half of these have yet to be named and we are trying to describe and name the new species."
Scientists studied healthy tissue as well as tumours in the mouth and found three strains of bacteria called Prevotella that could not be identified. Prevotella species are part of the normal microbial flora in humans and are also associated with various oral diseases and infections in other parts of the body. The researchers named the new species Prevotella histicola; histicola means 'inhabitant of tissue'. More Here
Congratulations to Dr Vijayalakshmi who is crusading to educate masses about replantation of teeth lost due to trauma, we need many such campaigns. LINK HERE
According to market research by Mintel, the amount of money spent on cosmetic dentistry in the UK last year rocketed to £627million, from £519million in 2006 and £210million in 2005.
The truth, as I now know, is very different. Eight weeks ago, I had ten porcelain veneers applied to my upper teeth by a top London dentist.
As an experienced fashion and beauty writer, I went into it with both eyes open.
I'd written about porcelain veneers in the past and knew that it was an invasive process that involved your own teeth being pared down first in preparation.
But my own teeth were discoloured and unlikely to improve by bleaching, so it seemed a good idea.
And I naively thought that by paying nearly £9,000 for the services of a top dentist, I would be in safe hands.
Dr Gates (not his real name for legal reasons) had been written about in glowing terms in fashion magazines. Visiting his smart London consulting rooms, I was reassured by the prestigious address.
It felt like a physical assault. Having the enamel of healthy teeth blasted away is every bit as invasive as the surgeon's scalpel slicing into your skin.
Sitting in his chair, my mouth numbed by the anaesthetic and my lips blown up like lilos (or so it felt), I kept telling myself how thrilled I would be with my new smile.
After 90 minutes of drilling and drooling, the 'temporaries' were fitted.
Based on a wax model taken of your mouth at the first appointment, these are fixed to your poor, exposed, shaved-down teeth while the porcelain veneers are being made.
When I staggered out into the street, jaw and mouth aching, I figured the pain would pass - but it didn't. More here
Infection control in Dental office/ Practice
This is a very important topic for each one of us and it will impact how our practice grows and provides patient satisfaction. For more info click on the links below or download an excellent book by clicking on third link.
LINK 1
LINK 2
DOWNLOAD the BOOK
New Oral Bacteria Discovered
Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments, according to research published in the August issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
"The healthy human mouth is home to a tremendous variety of microbes including viruses, fungi, protozoa and bacteria," said Professor William Wade from King's College London Dental Institute. "The bacteria are the most numerous: there are 100 million in every millilitre of saliva and more than 600 different species in the mouth. Around half of these have yet to be named and we are trying to describe and name the new species."
Scientists studied healthy tissue as well as tumours in the mouth and found three strains of bacteria called Prevotella that could not be identified. Prevotella species are part of the normal microbial flora in humans and are also associated with various oral diseases and infections in other parts of the body. The researchers named the new species Prevotella histicola; histicola means 'inhabitant of tissue'. More Here
Congratulations to Dr Vijayalakshmi who is crusading to educate masses about replantation of teeth lost due to trauma, we need many such campaigns. LINK HERE
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