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Inman Aligners For Straighter Teeth For Patients In Liverpool

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Inman Aligners provide a quicker and cheaper teeth straightening alternative to traditional orthodontic appliances. It is an option that has taken the world by storm and results in straighter teeth in a shorter time-frame.

The system’s unique design allows for multi-directional pressure to be placed on the upper front teeth, which forces continual pressure for improved alignment. This process displays results from as early as six weeks and is more ‘purse friendly’ than traditional braces.

When determining if an Inman Aligner is right for you, you will meet with our dental team for a consultation. We will speak in great detail about your mouth, teeth, gums, bite and teeth alignment, and outline clear goals and create a plan for achieving them. After this initial meeting we take a detailed analysis of your mouth, impressions are taken and an aligner is designed to meet the specifications of your mouth.

Inman Aligners tend to work best on the upper and lower front teeth, as the device needs room to work and must be fitted to teeth with excess room around them. An overcrowded mouth is not an ideal case for an Inman Aligner.

With the Inman Aligner you can expect:

Speedy treatment: With noticeable results in just a matter of weeks.
Discreet: The Inman Aligner is a lot more discreet than traditional braces.
Usual oral hygiene routine: The Inman Aligner is completely removable and makes it simple to maintain good dental health.
To save money: Treatment costs substantially less than other orthodontic procedures.
Easy caring for the aligner: There is no need for messy trays or gels.

The Inman Aligner is a modern, quick and efficient method of strengthening teeth. Contact Liverpool Dental Spa in Liverpool today to get started on your journey to a straighter smile.

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Guideline For Oral Extraction For Patients In Liverpool

Monday, December 17th, 2012

There are a number of reasons that might require you to get your tooth extracted. These reasons can be a problem wisdom tooth, tooth decay and the need for orthodontic spacing. The extractions of tooth are undertaken while the patient is sedated or is under the influence of local anaesthesia. This means the patient will not feel any pain during the procedure. Once the tooth has been taken out, the patient will be required to take certain precautionary steps to prevent the development of any infection.

After surgery care

People who get their tooth extracted should not eat hot food during the next 24 hours. Avoiding smoking and alcohol will also help. The patient should not try to move any clots that could have occurred within the gap. Rinsing the mouth should also be avoided during the first 24 hours, after which you can use a glass of warm salty water to gently rinse your mouth. After this you may maintain your regular oral hygiene on the unaffected areas of the mouth. Do not be alarmed in case you find small pieces of bone within the socket. This is absolutely normal. While pain killers can give you relief from pain, do not let the tablet to touch the area where the tooth has been extracted. If the pain is persistent even after few days have passed since the surgery, visit the dentist.

Sedation for oral surgery

While it is true that oral surgery can be a very stressful procedure, the team at Liverpool Dental Spa tries to make this experience as pain free as possible. This is one of the reasons why sedation is provided to all the patients who undergo this procedure. Sedation will remove the fear and pain you may experience, and will make the treatment free from stress and discomfort.

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Sculptra To Rejuvenate Tired And Ageing Faces For Patients In Liverpool

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Many people are concerned with loosing volume and definition from their face due to ageing. Most of them would not like to go through invasive procedures to permanently alter their face. Fortunately, there are many non-invasive treatments that can diminish the effects of ageing. These treatments can be administered without anaesthetics and stitches. Most of these non-invasive treatments are not very time consuming, so you don’t have to really plan too far ahead to get it done.

Sculptra softens wrinkles

At Liverpool Dental Spa, Sculptra can be used to achieve long lasting results when it comes to softening and smoothing lines and wrinkles. It can also be used to improve the volume of the face. It achieves these fantastic results by using collagen, which is naturally produced in the body.

How does Sculptra work?

After Sculptra is administered through fine needles, it stimulates the production of collagen in the body. Once sufficient collagen is produced, the lines, wrinkles and creases will automatically become soft and smooth. With help of Sculptra, you can improve the volume of your face, smooth wrinkles, get rid of the wrinkles aground the mouth and improve the appearance of the neckline and the jaws. All these improvements will you make you look younger and youthful in a natural looking way.

Appearance matters a lot in society and can affect a person’s self-esteem and confidence. People who are not fully satisfied with their appearance can often be conscious of their looks. This stops them from enjoying their life to the fullest. This can severely affect their social life and gradually their self-confidence. If you have been avoiding treatments to improve appearance due to their invasive nature, then you should certainly try Sculptra, which is a non-invasive method and can produce long lasting enhancements to you face.

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Look at them move! An update about my ‘Invisaligned’ teeth

Monday, November 26th, 2012

I sometimes find it hard to believe that I started Invisalign treatment nearly a month ago! The aligners have been really comfortable to wear and I must admit, some days I even forget that I’m wearing them. I really can’t thank my dentist enough for all of his help and advice about this treatment.

There have been occasions when I’ve had to stop myself from sipping on a really hot drink as I’ve had to remind myself that my Invisalign aligners are in. It’s so easily done! I’ve been wearing this second set for roughly 11 days now and whilst I haven’t noticed any changes from last week, I have noticed that the overall alignment of my teeth is looking a little straighter. When I go to close my mouth for example, my top teeth seem to be more in line with the bottom set.

Let’s compare from before I started: It’s probably quite difficult to tell any changes from the two pictures, but that is the kind of progress I am seeing so far.

Another thing I have noticed is that when I took them off at lunch one day this week, my jaw felt rather odd. I’ve had problems in the past with a clicking jaw, but this time it felt like my jaw was slightly at an angle and I wondered if the Invisalign had caused this or was repositioning the jaw in some way.

I have heard stories of Invisalign repositioning people’s jaw and that this can happen due to the aligners not allowing teeth to touch, as teeth naturally guide the jaw into position. So perhaps this is what I was experiencing. If I notice any further signs of this, I will be sure to inform my dentist.

I’ve had no problems with asking for any dental advice. I go to the Liverpool Dental Spa for my Invisalign treatment and their expertise truly marks them out as forerunners in the field of cosmetic dentistry. If I have any questions or problems Marius and the rest of the LDS team are always there to provide thorough answers and talk me through a number of possible solutions.

I’m so excited, soon I start on my third set of trays, so I’ll be sure to keep you posted!

~Anna

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I can’t even feel them!

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Hi everyone, it’s Anna and I wanted to share with you how I’m doing on my third week of treatment. Some days I even forget they’re in there as they’re feeling really comfortable now. If you look at my picture you can ‘see’ just how invisible my aligners are! I love them!

I started on my second set of Invisalign trays on Tuesday, making sure to put them on the night before and take two paracetamol before I went to bed. This is a technique which the dental nurse at the Liverpool Dental Spa advised me to do as she herself has been through Invisalign treatment and told me that the initial first couple of days are the worst when it comes to putting on a new tray as they feel very tight.

All of the dental team have been very helpful and as some of them have undergone the same treatments which they offer to patients, it means they can provide recommendations based on personal experience.

Progress with the second set of trays

I’ve now had the second set of Invisalign trays on for around 3 days and I can say they are no longer feeling so tight, which again, can only be a good sign. The good news is that the second set – even in the initial first few days, were nowhere near as tight as the first set. They are easy to take on and off and wearing them for 22 hours a day no longer feels so daunting.

Admittedly, it can be hard to make sure to put it back on straight away after eating and I’m finding that I’m eating and drinking everything I want during this time, so I can avoid having to remove the aligners later on, only to have to brush my teeth.

This has meant that my snacking time has been greatly reduced, though I will admit on Valentine’s Day I did take them off for a bit longer than I was supposed to – (the chocolates were just too tempting!)

Drinking with aligners on

I also learnt last weekend not to drink anything but water with the aligners on. I went to the pub on Friday night and drank lemonade through a straw with my aligners in, which I thought would be ok, as I was reluctant to drink alcohol, in case of staining.

However after a few minutes I could feel the sugar from the lemonade under my aligners and my teeth just didn’t feel all that clean after that! I therefore think it might be safer to take them out if you’re planning on drinking on a night out. I know this can seem like a lot of wasted treatment time, but I think so long as you brush your teeth and put them back on before bed, you should be ok. However this might mean extending your treatment time of each tray by a day or two.

Overall, I’d say my progress has been good although it’s hard to tell if there’s been that much of a difference at this early stage. I will keep you posted by getting some pictures taken which can demonstrate the differences in my teeth (no matter how small).

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My Invisalign Journey – Week 2

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Hi everyone, I’ve noticed quite a few changes with my teeth over this past week since wearing the Invisalign aligners and the good news is they no longer feel as tight. In fact the top set are feeling fairly loose now, which is a good sign and means my teeth have moved. It’s only a few days now until I move on to tray two which is pretty exciting!

Yesterday, I went back into the Liverpool Dental Spa practice for a check-up and to get my next few trays. I have four sets now and the idea is you are given a few so you don’t have to keep coming into the practice all the time.

I can’t rave enough about how fantastic their dental practice looks. The stylish décor definitely makes you think you’re at a spa or a beauty parlour rather than at a dentist. The tropical fish tank and clean open space of the waiting area make it look really peaceful and put your mind at rest.

Take a look for yourself: http://pinterest.com/liverpooldental/welcome-to-our-practice/

Invisalign check-up

I was given a thorough check up by Marius who noticed that I have some swelling around the bottom set and he asked me if I had any experience of bleeding gums. I mentioned that I had noticed some bleeding when I had brushed my teeth, but it didn’t seem like anything major. I was given some special toothpaste, mouthwash and gel to help treat the areas, which hopefully will help.

Personal cleaning

You have to be quite careful when cleaning with braces and Invisalign is no different in this respect. Plaque can build up on the gum line if you’re not careful to brush or floss properly – especially after eating. Which is why you’re encouraged to clean your teeth before putting the Invisalign aligners back onto your teeth.

Progress

Which reminds me, I can now floss inbetween my teeth properly! This might not sound like much but just last week my teeth were crowded and I couldn’t get the floss to reach properly to clean the areas. To my mind, just to be able to reach around the back of some of the teeth shows there has been a vast improvement already.

That’s it for now. For my next appointment I will hopefully get a look on the software as to what my teeth should look like after I’ve completed the treatment, which I will keep you all informed about.

In the next update I’ll talk about the second trays and any progress I’m having.

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Why Consultations are Important in Liverpool

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Regardless of the type of dental treatment it is important to have a full and proper consultation prior to the commencement of treatment. This gives both the patient and the dentist time to assess the current state of the mouth and discuss any concerns that there may be.

The importance of a consultation

If you are considering undergoing cosmetic dentistry then the consultation is even more important. The initial appointment will be an informal discussion where both the dentist and patient can address the concerns raised and agree on a treatment plan. You can talk with ease about the kind of results you would like to achieve and the dentist is able to learn more about yourself and therefore find it easier to work out what treatments you would like or need to attain the desired effect.

Computer Imaging

Computer imaging technology can allow patients the chance to see what their finished smile will look like. There are a number of factors that must be considered when it comes to cosmetic dentistry such as what does the patient want? A dazzling Hollywood smile or perhaps something more natural looking. Factors such as natural tooth colour, shape, size and position will be taken into consideration. As well as these factors such as frame, face, lips and gums and overall facial symmetry need to be kept in balance.

A two-way process

The initial consultation is a two way process, the patient has the opportunity to voice their concerns and the dentist can then address them. Every option is explored and full details are given on these options so the patient is fully informed prior to making any decisions. A full breakdown of the agreed treatment will be given along with a breakdown of the total cost.

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Dental Phobia and The Treatments Available in Liverpool

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

Dental phobia or a general fear of the dentist especially when it comes to treatment is common. There are many reasons why people develop a fear of visiting the dentist, these fears can include a fear of pain, the drill, needles, embarrassments about their mouths or the actual dentist themselves.

Whatever the reason for the fear and anxiety, there is a treatment or course of action that can be taken to alleviate the fear, so you can get the dental treatment required. If pain and needles are the problem then the use of anaesthetic creams to numb the area may well be sufficient to calm the patient.

Sedation methods

However in more extreme cases sedation may be required. This can be either full (anesthetize) or partial sedation and removes the possibility of any pain being felt or drilling sounds being heard. Sedation is given intravenously and the needle is usually place either on the back of the hand or the arm. As the drug begins to work you will become calmer and more relaxed.

Depending on the level of sedation, you will either be totally unconscious for the treatment or be partially so. Longer treatments tend to warrant full sedation and unless requested a partial sedation will be used.

After treatment

Once the treatment is complete you will feel a little light headed, therefore you cannot drive and it is recommended to get a friend or family member along who can get you home. The use of sedation in the partial format is widely used to help patients overcome their fears and be able to get the dental treatment they require. If you are suffering with a fear of the dentist then we are here to help. Contact our team at Liverpool Implants & Aesthetic Dental Spa for an informal discussion today.

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Why Patients in the City of Liverpool May Need Their Tooth Extracting

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Occasionally it is necessary to have a tooth removed, when reconstructive work is not a viable option. While this might seem like an extreme procedure, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction might be necessary, and Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic Spa in the City of Liverpool takes every step to make sure the procedure is as simple and painless as possible.

Why might I need a tooth extracted?

One of the most common reasons for having a tooth removed is that decay has set in, and not removing the tooth could lead to further problems, such as a painful abscess, which would be more difficult to rectify. It may also be necessary to extract a tooth after it has been broken by trauma, for example a fall or a sports injury, in cases when the tooth cannot be repaired. Gum disease might also necessitate a tooth extraction, as could tooth overcrowding, when not all the teeth can fit in the mouth; this can be due to having a smaller jaw, or having lost ‘milk teeth’ at an earlier than usual age. Finally, it can be common for people to need wisdom teeth to be extracted, as they too can crowd the mouth.

Making extraction easy

Tooth extraction need not be a frightening procedure, as it will always be performed with a local anaesthetic and so the only ‘pain’ involved should be a feeling of mild discomfort. Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic Spa is also keen to help patients who may be particularly nervous; you can discuss this with your dentist if you are nervous before the procedure, and sedation is available to all patients. After the surgery it is best to avoid hot food for 24 hours, and also to avoid rinsing the mouth out for this time. After this, gently rinsing the mouth with a glass of warm, salty water is a good idea.

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The Best Way to Maintain Healthy Teeth and Smiles in the City of Liverpool

Monday, July 16th, 2012

When we eat and drink every day food particles build up little by little in our mouth, caught between our teeth. Without cleaning our teeth, these food particles will begin to rot, which causes bad breath. It will also cause plaque and eventually tartar to start to grow around the teeth. This discolours the teeth, affecting your appearance, but it can also lead to the teeth becoming damaged and weakened due to the tooth’s enamel being eroded. Eventually this will cause cavities or even more serious problems such as tooth loss. Gum disease can be another consequence of inadequate dental hygiene.

Dental hygiene at home

To help prevent this it is important to maintain good dental hygiene at home. The most important step is of course brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste, at least twice a day. Do not brush too vigorously, as this can damage sensitive tissues. Flossing is also important, as this will help to clean between the teeth, an area that cannot be reached with a toothbrush and so is more prone to decay. The use of a fluoride mouthwash is also important, as this will help to rinse and clean the whole mouth, again, including areas that cannot be reached with a toothbrush. In addition, a good diet is important, particularly one that avoids too many sugary foods – especially between meals.

Dental hygiene at the practice

Even with a good hygiene routine, it’s a good idea to visit your dentist in the City of Liverpool occasionally for a professional clean, or a scale and polish. This will ensure that teeth remain as clean as possible, as well as helping them to look and feel better in your mouth. A professional hygienist can of course provide a more thorough clean than is possible at home, and may be able to help those with more serious problems such as hardened tartar, or periodontal (gum) disease.

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