It’s a great game for youngsters, and the not-so-young, but at the Chelsea Dental Clinic we are sometimes asked to treat rugby players with missing or damaged teeth – which could have been avoided had they worn a mouth guard.
Rugby is a high-impact sport, but football, cricket, boxing, martial arts and even cycling can carry the risk of damage to the teeth, not to mention a painful injury, a crooked smile and an urgent visit to a Chelsea dental specialist.
Dentists at our Clinic can advise on the best mouth protection to ensure you retain your looks, and safety, in your chosen sport, and should the worst case scenario happen, we offer a walk-in emergency service for patients who require urgent treatment.
Dental emergencies can include a broken tooth, missing filling or crown, a painful jaw or toothache – none of which have to be the result of your weekend sporting activity!
There are few pains worse than toothache, which indicates an underlying problem needing immediate investigation. A fractured tooth may be a sign that there is decay which has weakened the tough outer surface and is close to the nerve, or the fractured portion of the tooth has exposed a sensitive area.
Seeking assistance from our team will ensure the tooth is treated promptly and with care restore it back to its normal state. Whether you need a filling, inlay or crown these procedures can be undertaken in one visit. Visit our CEREC page for information on same day restorations
If you have lost a crown or filling, or if it has become dislodged, we can fix or replace it while you wait. It’s important to visit a dentist if you lose a crown/inlay as an unprotected tooth may lead to pain or further damage.
A swelling may be the sign that an infection is present, and redness or pain will tell you that you need immediate assistance to stop the infection from spreading.
If you have a dental emergency contact the clinic for expert advice and we will arrange an appointment within 24 hours.
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A Beautiful New Smile With 6 Month Braces Treatment
Those looking to correct problem teeth, may be interested in the 6 month braces treatment, which works in less time than traditional braces. Patients 15 and older are considered for this procedure. There have been real advances made in orthodontia and one advance today is braces treatment in 6 months.
6 month braces treatment is used to fix most of the same things corrected with traditional braces. This means those with overbites, under bites, crowded teeth, misaligned teeth, spacing, and cross bites can be helped.
On the first visit, the patient will have their smile assessed and their teeth examined. X-rays will also be done for a more in-depth look. Once this is finished, the dentist and patient will map out a plan of treatment. This means looking at how much time is needed and what treatments can be used. One finds out whether 6 month braces treatment is a possibility. Patients with this treatment may even find it takes slightly less time or slightly more. This is all less than the time it takes with traditional braces.
During the next visit, the patient is fitted for their braces. They are somewhat invisible since they are the color of teeth. Wires made of nickel titanium are what are used to straighten teeth. With regular braces, some find teeth are removed. This rarely occurs when an adjustment is done using the 6 month braces procedure.
Every 4 weeks the patient will come in to have their braces adjusted. The visits are normally under 20 minutes, so the patient can go in, come out, and get on with their day. These visits are for the duration of the treatment. There is a little pain, which can often be handled with mild pain medication suggested by the dentist. This works with all but the most severe pain.
Patients are required to wear a retainer after the 6 month braces treatment is done. It is necessary with most orthodontia work. A retainer can be made for removing, or bonded for those that prefer not to remove it. After it is all ended, the patient can bask in their glorious new smile.
Cerec Fillings and Crowns at our London Clinic
At Chelsea Dental and Dermal Clinic our London dentists use Cerec to reconstruct broken teeth in one visit.
The defective filling and decay is removed. A reflective powder layer prepares the tooth for imaging.
An optical 3D image is acquired with a small camera, directly in your mouth.
The restoration is created on the screen using the image data.
Diamond coated instruments mill a ceramic block to reproduce the design.
This is accomplished during Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM).
After polishing, the new restoration fits precisely.
A unique light hardens the bonding material, uniting porcelain and tooth.
Polishing or glazing ensures a pleasantly smooth and natural feel.
The colour and appearance make the special ceramic material blend with your tooth.
Perfectly bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for your teeth.
Maximum strength, great looks!
Fillings (inlays/on lays)
After decay and old filling material is removed. The individually manufactured ceramic will be fitted exactly. Depending on severity, the whole procedure will last between one and two hours.
Crowns
For more heavily compromised teeth, a traditional treatment has been a crown restoration, which can take several separate appointments. At Chelsea Dental and Dermal Clinic using the CEREC method, crown restoration is completed in a single appointment. No impressions, no temporary crowns-no need for a second injection. A treatment time of one to two hours is normal.
Dental Veneers with Cerec at our London practice
Malpositioned and discoloured teeth can be restored with porcelain veneers. Your tooth is adjusted and a thin layer of porcelain is bonded securely to your tooth. Perfect looks, perfect fit make a wonderful, natural smile-all in a single appointment at Chelsea Dental and Dermal Clinic. Please visit our Cerec London page for more information.