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Clean Away the Winter Blues with Hygiene Treatment in Liverpool

Monday, January 12th, 2015

The excitement of the festive season is over and the winter blues are creeping in. If you’re feeling a bit down after Christmas and you’re dreaming of the summer already, allow us to banish those blues with a refreshing hygiene treatment. Our friendly hygienists are experts in their field and they will help to ensure you look and feel amazing, with beautiful and bright pearly whites and healthy gums t kick-start 2015.

About hygiene treatments

Our dedicated team of dental hygienists offers a wide range of hygiene services designed to prevent oral disease, protect the gums and keep the teeth looking sparkly and clean. Our intensive cleaning treatments produce a much deeper clean that you can achieve at home with a normal toothbrush and you’ll be amazed at how radiant your teeth look and how fresh your mouth feels.

In addition to hygiene treatments such as scale and polish, we can also provide treatment for bad breath, gum diseases management and preventative services, including fissure sealant treatment.

Our hygienists will also be happy to offer advice on oral hygiene issues, giving up smoking and diet and nutrition.

How often should I see a dental hygienist?

Seeing a dental hygienist once a year will help to reduce your risk of developing oral health problems and keep the teeth looking clean and healthy. If you are prone to dental problems or you have existing signs of decay or gum disease, you may be advised to see a dental hygienist on a regular basis. In this case, our dentists and hygienists work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

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5 Oral Hygiene Tips to Help You Kick Start 2015 in Liverpool

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Looking after your teeth and gums is a great resolution for 2015. If you’re eager to protect those pearly whites and prevent toothache, cavities and gum disease, here are some tips for healthy smiles in the New Year:

1. Change your toothbrush: many of us get comfortable with a toothbrush and wait for months, even years to replace it. It’s actually really important to swap your brush or the brush head (in the case of an electric toothbrush), as once the bristles start to become worn, they become less effective. Ideally, you should swap your toothbrush every 3-4 months.

2. Brush with a timer: many of us are familiar with the morning dash to get ready and this can mean that teeth cleaning suffers. This year, make it your resolution to get up a few minutes earlier to ensure you have time to devote at least 2 minutes to brushing your teeth before you leave the house. If you struggle with timing, you can buy brushes with in-built timers, use a stop-clock on your phone or simply pop a song on and brush along.

3. Floss! Many of us admit to overlooking flossing and relying soley on brushing, but flossing is really important because it cleans the areas that are prone to plaque build-up because they are hard to reach with a brush, such as the gum line and the small gaps between your teeth. If you don’t like flossing, you can also use inter-dental brushes.

4. Use fluoride toothpaste: fluoride is a mineral found naturally in drinking water and it is often added to toothpaste to strengthen and protect the enamel. We recommend fluoride toothpaste for children and adults. For children under the age of 7 years old, we recommend specific children’s toothpaste, as this contains a lower quantity of fluoride.

5. Book a dental hygiene session: many assume that you only need to see a dental hygienist if you already have issues, such as bad breath or gum disease. However, seeing a hygienist can actually be hugely beneficial for everyone, even those with excellent oral health. Hygienists provide intensive cleaning treatments that polish the teeth and remove surface stains, rid the mouth of harmful bacteria and cleanse the gums.

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Hygiene Treatment For All The Family at Liverpool Dental Spa

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we love welcoming the whole family to the clinic and we offer flexible appointments and family sessions to make life easier for our patients. We offer the latest innovations in cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry, as well as a full range of general dental and hygiene treatments to ensure your teeth remain healthy, bright and strong. Our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and the services to keep dental disease away and ensure you feel confident and comfortable when you smile.

Our hygiene treatments

We offer hygiene treatments for all the family and we cannot stress the benefits of seeing a dental hygienist enough. Our amazing dental hygienists are highly trained and very experienced and they offer cleaning treatments, gum disease prevention and management and preventative services for children, such as sealants and fluoride varnish.

Our cleaning treatments are designed to remove bacteria from the mouth, eliminate plaque and tartar and cleanse the mouth for fresh breath. We also polish the teeth, for a radiant, healthy looking smile. Cleaning treatments are beneficial for everyone, but they are particularly important for patients who have gum disease and those who have a high risk of developing gum disease.

Our preventative treatments for children are designed to protect and strengthen the teeth to lower the risk of dental decay. Both sealants and fluoride varnish are painless and highly effective; the procedures are simple and they only take a few minutes.

Dental checks

In addition to dental hygiene sessions, we also recommend regular routine check-ups and we are happy to offer appointments for the whole family to save you time and make planning ahead easier. Check-ups don’t take long and there is absolutely no pain involved, but they can really make a difference when it comes to oral health for adults and children.

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Detecting Decay in the Centre of Liverpool

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

Our mission is for our patients to have strong, healthy teeth and gums and beautiful, happy smiles and we focus on preventative dental care to achieve this goal. We offer a range of general and preventative oral health services, including decay detection, to boost oral health and keep nasty diseases at bay.

Detecting decay

Decay can often advance gradually and it can take some time for visible symptoms to become noticeable; this is why we use state of the art technology to identify potential changes and warning signs at a very early stage. The earlier we can intervene, the higher the chance of saving the tooth from infection and keeping it strong and free from decay.

We check for signs of decay during routine check-ups using a very powerful light source and magnifying instruments. If we do detect symptoms of decay, we can then administer treatment before the situation deteriorates and more intensive treatment is required.

Signs to look out for

The most common signs of tooth decay include sensitivity, tooth pain and a feeling of weakness when you use the tooth; it is sometimes possible to see a cavity in the tooth surface, but this is not always the case. If you have these symptoms, it’s advisable to se your dentist as soon as you can, rather than waiting for next scheduled check-up, as decay tends to progress and it’s best to catch it early. The most common treatment for minor decay is a filling.

Preventing tooth decay

Tooth decay is extremely common, but it is almost always preventable. By following these simple steps, you can drastically reduce your risk of developing cavities:

see your dentist for a check-up every 6 months
stick to a thorough daily oral hygiene regime, including brushing twice a day and flossing
avoid sugary and acidic foods, especially between meals
wait an hour before brushing after eating
see your dentist if you have sensitive teeth or toothache

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Optimising Your Oral Hygiene in the Centre of Liverpool

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Good oral hygiene is the single most effective weapon against nasty oral diseases and at Liverpool Dental Spa we are here to help you optimise your oral hygiene, keep diseases at bay and enjoy a beautiful, healthy and bright smile. We offer dental hygiene treatments and services as well as advice about maintaining a good oral hygiene regime at home.

Dental hygiene at Liverpool Dental Spa

Dental hygiene is a really important part of our preventative and general dental service and we highly recommend seeing a dental hygienist on a regular basis. This is not just beneficial for patients who have existing issues, it can also really help those with good oral health to maintain healthy, strong teeth and gums.

Our hygienists provide a range of preventative services, as well as treatment for bad breath, staining and gum disease. Oral hygiene treatments are designed to provide intensive and powerful cleaning to free the mouth from harmful bacteria and cleanse and polish the teeth and gums to prevent decay and gingivitis.

Oral hygiene at home

It’s really important to maintain a thorough daily oral hygiene routine at home and to keep on top of brushing and flossing to prevent plaque formation. Plaque is the sticky substance you can see and feel on the teeth if you avoid brushing, and is the main cause of gum disease and decay.

We recommend brushing twice a day for at least 2 minutes in the morning and evening. Ideally, you should use fluoride toothpaste and ensure that you cover every surface of every tooth and spend an equal amount of time on each quadrant of the mouth. If you have trouble keeping track of how long you’ve brushed for, it may be worth buying a brush with a timer, setting a timer on your phone or even brushing along to your favourite song.

Flossing is also really beneficial as it cleans between the teeth and along the gum line. Try to floss daily and always be very gentle – don’t pull at the floss, as this can hurt your gums.

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Keep Bad Breath at Bay in Liverpool

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

The last thing you want is to feel self-conscious every time you meet a friend for a coffee, stand up to deliver a presentation or place an order at the bar. Bad breath is a very common problem, but it can be embarrassing and if it affects you on a regular basis, it can have a major bearing on day to day life. At Liverpool Dental Spa, our dentists and dental hygienists can help to banish bad breath for good, leaving you free to enjoy getting together with friends and filled with confidence when it comes to face to face meetings at work.

Why have I got bad breath?

Most cases of bad breath are linked to poor oral hygiene, which results in bacteria gathering in your mouth. When these bacteria feed, they emit gases, which smell unpleasant and this is why you get bad breath.

Many people also find that they get bad breath after drinking tea and coffee or after eating strong flavours, such as garlic and spicy curries.

Smoking is also a common cause of bad breath.

What can be done for bad breath?

If you have persistent bad breath, rather than unpleasant breath after eating specific types of food, it’s likely that there is an underlying cause. Our dentists will work to establish this cause and then find ways of solving the issues. Dental hygiene treatments are usually very effective, as they remove bacteria and plaque from the mouth and provide a really deep and intense clean. We often recommend regular hygiene sessions, which should be coupled with a thorough daily oral hygiene plan at home.

We also recommend chewing sugar-free gum after eating and avoiding triggers that you know will cause bad breath.

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Protect Your Smile Against Gum Disease In The Centre Of Liverpool

Thursday, June 5th, 2014

Gum disease is one of the most potent and dangerous threats to a beautiful, healthy smile. However, it is preventable. We actively encourage our patients to take preventative steps to keep gum disease at bay.

Here are some tips for reducing your risk of gum disease:

Good oral hygiene is the best method of defense against gum disease. Gum disease is caused by plaque, which contains harmful bacteria. Bacteria release acids and these irritate the gums, as well as contributing to enamel wear. When the gums are irritated, they become sore and swollen. We recommend brushing twice a day using fluoride toothpaste for at least 2 minutes each time and flossing on a daily basis to remove plaque and food debris from the tiny gaps between your teeth.

Diet

Your diet has a significant impact on your oral health and knowing what and what not to eat can make a huge difference. Sugary foods cause the bacteria in your mouth to release plaque acids, which cause inflammation and soreness in the gums. Acidic foods are also bad news for the teeth, as they erode away the protective enamel layer of the teeth. It is particularly important to avoid eating or drinking sugary or acidic foods and drinks between meals. This is because your enamel becomes temporarily softer when you eat and it takes time for it re-mineralise and harden again. If you eat constantly during the day, this means that your enamel never has chance to fully recover. It is also important to wait around 60 minutes after eating to brush your teeth, as brushing while the enamel is still soft increases the risk of wear.

Dental checks

Regular dental checks help to reduce the risk of gum disease and enable dentists to spot the early warning signs so that any existing inflammation can be treated as quickly as possible. We recommend check-ups every 6 months for all our patients.

Spot the signs

It’s really useful to be able to spot the signs of gum disease, so that you can get help as quickly as possible. Symptoms to look out for include bleeding gums (especially when you brush your teeth), sore and swollen gums and increased redness in the gums. If you notice these signs, call us and we will book you an appointment.

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Banish Bad Breath In The City Of Liverpool

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Most people suffer from bad breath from time to time, usually first thing in the morning, or after eating a spicy dinner or drinking a coffee. However, if you have persistent bad breath, there may be an underlying cause, such as poor oral hygiene, gum disease or intestinal issues. If you have halitosis, we can help. We have treatments to banish bacteria and cleanse your mouth and help you to feel more confident in social situations.

Why do I have bad breath?

Bad breath is often associated with poor oral hygiene. If you neglect brushing and flossing, the bacteria in your mouth multiply and when they feed they give off gases, which smell very unpleasant. Bad breath can also be caused by smoking and it may be a sign of gum disease.

If you find that your breath smells unpleasant on a regular basis, we advise you to see your dentist. There may be nothing to worry about, but it is best to get checked out just to make sure that you don’t have gum disease or an underlying dental health issue. Gum disease gets worse over the course of time and it is extremely beneficial to treat it early.

What can be done?

Our dentists work with our dental hygienists to treat bad breath using effective cleaning treatments to remove bacteria from the mouth. We also recommend maintaining a good daily oral hygiene regime at home, as this will help to prevent the formation of plaque. Ideally, you should brush your teeth every morning and every evening for at least 2 minutes and floss on a daily basis; if you neglect this routine, your chances of developing decay and gum disease will be higher.

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How We Detect Tooth Decay In Central Liverpool

Friday, February 21st, 2014

The problem with detecting decay

By the time tooth sensitivity or pain occurs, substantial damage may already have occurred. Regularly attending a check up every 6 months is the only way to ensure that the signs of decay are not going unnoticed. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we have the latest in dental technology to ensure we scour your mouth for signs: Under our intense magnification and specialised lighting, causes of decay will have no place to hide. Plus, as you already in a dentist’s, you will not even have to wait if action should need to be taken or arranged! Small holes and other dental problems may be nigh-on invisible to the naked eye, but not to our crack team of tooth sleuths.

The comfort of certainty

Tooth decay is far more common than you might first think; it is, in fact, second in commonality only to the common cold, something so common that the word is in its name! Thankfully, piece of mind is always available for you at Liverpool Dental Spa. With our expert team of dental professionals, we will be able to keep an eye out for those little things that go unnoticed.

Call us

Unlike other services, this one doesn’t require a specific problem to be solved. Everyone is equally open to decay, so everyone needs a dental check up! Call us at Liverpool Dental Spa to book yours today.

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We Look After The Whole Families Teeth-Children’s Dentistry In Central Liverpool

Monday, February 17th, 2014

It isn’t just grown-ups who need to take care of their pearly whites! Children’s teeth can sometimes be treated as a kind of test run: they are going to fall out anyway, so what is the big deal? Well, firstly, losing milk teeth early can impact upon the development of a child’s jaw and, subsequently, their facial structure. Secondly, habits developed in youth can stay with a child well into adulthood and, if one of those happens to be a lax attitude to dental care, then you might be causing future problems with that care free attitude. So, what do you do to give your child the best start possible?

We offer early check ups

Cavities can erupt in a child’s mouth even before their teeth have emerged. As a result, we recommend taking your child in for a dental examination as soon as you feel comfortable to do so. Having a check up every six months is also a good habit to carry in to adulthood and having such examinations when young helps notice little problems before they swell into giant ones.

The foundations of brushing

In between those essential checkups, however, the parent is its child’s main defender against plaque and tooth decay and, via the foundation of a solid oral health regimen, will be setting their kid up for a life of fruitful dental health. Initially, however, the parent will actually be cleaning their children’s teeth on their behalf. Prior to them emerging, you can clean a baby’s teeth with the use of a wet cloth and a dollop of tooth paste. Post-eruption, you can purchase special brushes to clean their new teeth with. The mantra for kids capable of brushing is: ‘Brush for two minutes, twice a day’.

Preventing future problems

Many dental problems can be spotted during early checkups, halting them from becoming big issue for their adult selves. In terms of preventative protection, we currently offer fluoride applications and fissure sealants so as to help protect your child’s teeth during those early, sweet consuming, years.

The significance of learning

Alongside general technique, we hope also to dispel the notion that dentists are something to be frightened of. Dental phobia can be a major problem in adult life and developing a healthy relationship with a dental practice at a young age can prevent this.

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About hygiene treatments

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Our hygiene treatments

Dental checks

Detecting decay

Signs to look out for

Preventing tooth decay

Dental hygiene at Liverpool Dental Spa

Oral hygiene at home

Why have I got bad breath?

What can be done for bad breath?

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Diet

Dental checks

Spot the signs

Why do I have bad breath?

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