It’s a natural law of life that over time most things tend to deteriorate or get worse in some way. Whilst this isn’t the case for everything; fine wines and whiskies can improve greatly when they are left to mature over a long period of time, taking a look at a piece of rusted metal or a slice of bread that has gone mouldy, it is easy to see how things can deteriorate in quality and appearance as time goes by. Unfortunately the same is true for the human body and all of its constituent parts. One part of the body that this is especially true for is the teeth. This is because teeth are subject to damage from food, air and even from grinding against each other every single day. Over time this damage gradually builds up and it can lead to having teeth that are not particularly aesthetically pleasing, i.e. they appear more discoloured or broken in some places. Following a strict dental hygiene routine, for example by brushing teeth regularly and keeping a close eye on the types of food and drink that you consume, can be very effective in keeping the teeth white and strong. However, sometimes this alone is not enough and in these cases it is time to visit a Dentist in Banbury. A Dentist in Banbury will be able to tell you about many of the different cosmetic options available to you which can improve the aesthetic quality of your smile.

Naturally, many people may be wondering about the cosmetic benefits of visiting a Dentist in Banbury specifically. This is because our modern family dental practice – Amsel & Wilkins is based in Banbury. Here at Amsel & Wilkins our team are committed to giving our patients the highest quality dentistry using the latest dental technologies and techniques. We also take the time to get to know our patients so that we can understand them and thus take the best course of action for their mouth and their smile.

Examples of Cosmetic Dentistry

One major concern for a lot of people when it comes to oral health and appearance is that their teeth are not as straight as they might like. There are a few ways to treat non straight teeth but one of the more discrete and modern ways is Invisalign. Invisalign is a treatment that consists of a set of aligners that are worn by a patient for approximately 20-22 hours a day which gradually realign non straight teeth into a straighter position. The major advantage of this treatment is that the aligners are almost invisible, meaning that nobody will know that you are having this treatment done unless you choose to tell them.

Teeth whitening is also a common form of cosmetic dentistry, and it can help people who feel their teeth have been stained by food or drink. Often this treatment is performed at home, with the dentist prescribing their patient a plastic mouth tray with whitening gel inside, which the patient can then choose to wear at night or for a few hours a day during their normal daily routine.

There was a decent period of history in which there was widespread misinformation about smoking and its effects. If we take a look at some of the posters and advertisements designed by cigarette and tobacco companies from the early 1900s, we can see that smoking was often encouraged as if it were beneficial to a smoker’s health. Of course, those advertisements were made a long time ago, before researchers were able to determine with certainty that smoking actually can lead to a plethora of nasty and dangerous health conditions. Because of this research, there is far less misinformation about smoking today than there used to be years ago. However, this does not mean that everybody is entirely well informed about smoking and its effects. Indeed, many people still underestimate the risks of smoking and don’t know about many of the different areas of the body that it can damage. For example, many think that smoking can only really cause damage to a smoker’s lungs, however it can actually cause a lot of damage to a smoker’s mouth and be extremely detrimental to their overall oral health. This is why many dental professionals nowadays will advise their patients against smoking. In fact if a patient asks a dentist in Banbury, the dentist can tell them all about the risks of smoking and can offer them help and support to quit. Another good reason to talk to a dentist in Banbury about smoking is that they will be knowledgeable about how smoking is linked to mouth cancer and can potentially offer patients a screening to help detect the early signs of it. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the specific advice and help that a dentist in Banbury can give about quitting smoking and why it is worth seeking them out.

While looking for a dentist in Banbury for any purpose, we invite you to consider our practice, Amsel & Wilkins. At Amsel and Wilkins we are incredibly proud and passionate about all the dental services that we offer. This is demonstrated by our friendly and professional dental team who are always keeping up to date with the latest developments in modern dental care. This means that we can always offer our patients the highest quality treatments and advice and ensures we always put them first.

Smoking cessation and Mouth Cancer screenings

As mentioned earlier, smoking can cause a lot of damage to your mouth, including mouth cancer and many other gum and periodontal diseases. However it is also important to note that smoking has a lot of other negative effects such as bad breath, jawbone loss and a decreased sense of taste and smell.

For mouth cancer specifically, having a screening can dramatically increase a patient’s chances of recovery given that it can lead to early detection. The screening is a short procedure that thoroughly examines the patient’s entire mouth to check for any risk factors so that patients can be treated as soon as possible. It is recommended that patients come for screening once a year, however you should come as quickly as possible if you detect any sores, lumps or long-term ulcers in your mouth.