http://www.finedentistry.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:19:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Until fairly recently, most people were satisfied if their teeth were straight and free of stains, chips or other obvious imperfections. But in the last few years, the combination of Hollywood glamour and advances in cosmetic dentistry has led to what might be called "smile inflation".  People often want their ... http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/news/advances-in-cosmetic-dentistry/ A study found that smokers had less desirable long term effects following periodontal plastic surgery than non-smokers. Studies have shown that smoking can impair the body's ability to heal itself immediately after surgery; this most recent study also showed that when a patient has periodontal plastic surgery, smoking can damage the ... http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/news/no-smoking-after-dental-surgery-procedures/ White Fillings Before After More information on white fillings http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/gallery/white-fillings-before-and-alter/ White Fillings http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/gallery/white-fillings-before-and-after/ Dental Implants http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/gallery/dental-implant-results-before-and-after/ Multiple Dental Implants and Veneers http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/gallery/multiple-dental-implants-and-veneers-before-and-after/ Porcelain Veneers, Crowns and Aesthetic Denture http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/gallery/aesthetic-dentures-porcelain-crowns-and-veneers-before-and-after/ The British Dental Health Foundation has warned that young people must take care of their teeth if they are to avoid heart problems in later life. The warning comes after an in-depth UK health study, published in the medical journal, Heart, found that young adults who lose their teeth to decay ... http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/news/in-depth-study-links-heart-problems-with-gum-disease/ A recent study, surveying dental professionals, highlighted a large increase in levels of gingivitis and periodontitis. Colgate recently surveyed 480 dental professionals about their patients’ gingival and periodontal health. Interestingly, the study highlighted that over 34% of dental professionals had seen an increase in levels of gingivitis and periodontitis, in their ... http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/news/gingivitis-periodontitis/ A new study has suggested patients who have received a new prosthesis or dental implants may heal better if they avoid paracetamol, as a new research has shown that it may slow down bone growth. Researcher Olga Garcia Martinez revealed: "Certain anti-inflammatorys such as paracetamol should be cautiously taken, especially ... http://www.finedentistry.co.uk/news/paracetamol-to-be-avoided-by-dental-implant-patients/