Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

Tooth erosion is serious condition that affects people of all ages. Teeth are made up of tissues, which develop from hard calcium known as enamel. This particular hard tissue has the responsibility to protect the outer layer and soft portion of teeth from all things that can cause damage. When enamel is broken, it cannot be restored for whatever reason it was damaged or removed is called tooth erosion. If your teeth are chipped, cracked, worn down, and discoloured, your smile is undoubtedly making you look much older than you are. Because the enamel on the teeth cannot repair itself, every bit of damage over the years begins to add up. Consistent consumption of acidic soft drinks, sports drinks, sodas and fruit drinks are thought to be a major contributor to erosion in the teeth of younger people. Wine, coffee and acidic beverages are also potential causes, as are acidic foods such as tomatoes. Other causes of erosion are related to medical conditions, including dry mo...

Sensitive teeth, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, is a common problem that is experienced by over 40% of the UK population at some point in their lives. It is typically a short, sharp pain from exposed dentin in response to stimuli (pressure changes to temperature and electrical changes). The innermost part, the pulp of the tooth, contains all the nerves and blood vessels that keep our tooth alive; the dentin is the second innermost part that encapsulates the pulp-it is also the suspect behind tooth sensitivity. Dentine; the inner layer of the tooth, is the part of the tooth structure that is covering and protecting the nerve endings, when exposed to extremely hot ,cold stimuli, and sweet and sour tastes, it automatically triggers a sudden impulse that make us feel a split-second, sharp pain. When the outer layer, i.e. enamel starts to wear away then the dentin becomes hypersensitive.  In some extreme cases just exposure to cold air can cause pain for pe...