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17. Aug, 2010

He still reads me poetry

Last weekend I went on a train trip specifically to London to see a past boyfriend for the day. We decided to spend the day together having a picnic in the park. If it rained, we would go to the National Gallery instead.

Ruben was studying to be a dentist when we met and one of the benefits of being with him was that he regularly did my teeth whitening while reciting erotic poetry. Both had their benefits. He’s now quite a successful dentist Glasgow and just loves the London lifestyle. I enjoy London too, but am attracted to the North because of my family roots, and I also get dental implants Glasgow there, a bit on the side you know. Deciding to “part” on the romantic note seemed a good idea for both our development and true to that, we’ve stayed trusting friends.

Not many couples who part achieve this continued trusting friendship and I’ve always wondered about the role that temperaments, motivations and ways of looking at the world (or “realities”) plays in lasting friendships. So I really looked forward to seeing him because it had been six months since we last met up. Fortunately, it did not rain, and there he was, wrapping his warm arms around me at Euston. We went straight into Marks and Spencer, got some wine, ham and brie. Then off to the bakers we dashed for the baguette before settling below sounds of oak leaves harmonizing to his verse.

18. Jun, 2010

Dentistry codes and finding Kate

When I was about eight years old after Kate went missing and before our family dentist in Nottingham put his dental businesses for sale, I learned from him that all our teeth are coded according to certain dental characteristics.

Primary codes are V, I, X, M, O, D, F, L, and secondary codes are C and R for the 32 teeth of an identified person. Where V may mean that all teeth are present and not restored as a default, X indicates a missing tooth either from extraction or for congenial reasons. These codes often also reflect tooth surfaces, such as O for Occlusal and L for lingual surfaces, or for treatments like R for cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html.

These tooth codes are very important because they not only help dentists identify existing or missing teeth, conditions, and treatments, but also function as a “language” to communicate future treatment for specific teeth. Other than dentistry treatments, these codes can assist in finding missing people with unique coding characteristics, or help identify people who have died.

Tooth codes are recorded for each person’s dental records used by dentists for best patient care. And there are also rules and interpretation measures associated with these codes that contribute to effective patient record-keeping. I learned all of this from my dentist when I was eight years old, and I then became a dentist because I was fascinated in the way that dental records could be used to find missing people, like my friend Kate.

04. Apr, 2010

A royal crown for your teeth

Having a crown fitted is one of the most common dental treatments. Crowns, also known as caps, are used to replace an area of damaged tooth and strengthen the remaining portion of the tooth.  Most people choose crowns that are made from porcelain, as they look the most natural; however, there are other materials on offer, including gold and silver alloys and ceramic materials.

Who can benefit from having crowns fitted?

Crowns can be used to help improve the health of many patients; they are commonly used when a large part of the tooth is damaged or decayed, but they may also be used after root canal treatment or when a dental implant has been fitted.

What does the procedure involve?

If your dentist advises you to have a crown, they will prepare the affect tooth by removing any decayed parts of the tooth and cleaning the remaining portion of the tooth. Once the tooth is ready, the dentist will make a mould of your teeth using a putty-like substance; this will then be sent away to the dental laboratory so that they can manufacture the new crown to fit your tooth perfectly. Once the crown has been returned, the dentist will fit it to the affected tooth using dental cement. The crown will be designed to fit in with the rest of the teeth to make the smile look as natural as possible.

How much do crowns cost?

Prices vary according to where you go for treatment; dentists in essex offer a variety of different materials at competitive prices. Patients should expect to pay anywhere between £200 and £2000 per crown, depending on the material.

24. Mar, 2010

The Advantages of Dental Implants over Traditional Dentures

Losing teeth is a common problem for aging people, and most patients choose to use dental appliances to replace those teeth, for both cosmetic and practical reasons. It’s impossible to eat solid foods when most of your teeth are gone, and dentures have been the usual replacement for extensive tooth loss. Dentures generally do a good job of replacing natural teeth, but can slip or lose their hold at any time, creating an embarrassing situation in public. Dentures are also difficult to chew hard or tough foods with, and need daily upkeep.
Dental implants provide a better alternative to traditional dentures, and do away with many of the downsides of tooth replacements. Dental implant dentists often recommend them to patients because they offer the same stability and hold of natural teeth. Dental implants are rooted in the jaw, just like natural teeth are, and don’t need to be removed and cleaned every night. They also don’t detach from the gums as easily as dentures do, and require no messy or ineffective adhesives. Dentures can rub the gums and create sore spots, requiring the dentures to be refitted, which can be expensive. Dental implants last much longer without needing to be replaced.

18. Mar, 2010

Inman Aligner

With the ability to straighten or move your teeth to a desired position, the Inman Aligners, a type of orthodontic appliances, are used widely by dentists in Nottingham. Many dentists in Nottingham use this aligner as an alternative to technology of Invisalign invisible braces. In most cases they perform better on misalignments of the upper and lower front teeth and they are restricted to the level of movement that can be attained by the teeth. Heavily crowded teeth may not be treated successfully with these aligners and because they do not have the ability to fit into their structure.

It is absolutely important to determine whether you are suitable for treatment with these aligners by consulting with a qualified dentist who will then give you the best guidance. Unlike Invisalign which is very clear, the Inman Aligners have a metal bar that is invisible and they show shows across the front of the teeth, meaning they are visible.However, it has most of the beneficial characteristics of most of the invisible systems of braces.

The duration of treatment is normally short, mostly taking even shorter than most of the systems, like the invisible braces systems. The period would normally vary from six to sixteen weeks starting the time of administration of the treatment, and mainly depending on the amount of time you have the aligner in place during the day. Therefore, the longer you have the aligner on, the shorter is the duration that the condition will take for complete treatment and eventual healing. It is therefore advisable that you ensure the aligner is on most of the time in order to achieve the full recovery. In fact, if the optimum time is observed, it the healing period can translate even down to just eight weeks. The advantages of this system include the fact that they are removable, cheaper when compared to the invisible braces and they take shorter treatment duration. Per a single treatment, the costs can vary from £1250 and £2500.