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We aim to make you feel confident about the quality of your smile. Providing clear preventive advice on oral hygiene and diet How you clean your teeth and what you eat affect the health of your teeth and mouth. We provide simple, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to keep your mouth in first-class condition. Caring for the health of your gums The health of your gums affects the overall health of your mouth. Make cleaning them and your teeth a part of your daily routine and you will soon realise the benefits. Our hygienists will show you the best ways to do this. Keep on top of your oral hygiene to avoid smelly breath and painful gums. Tooth whitening is a very simple, effective and painless process, administered and supervised by your dentist. You apply a gel overnight for a period of around four weeks, permanently whitening your natural, stained teeth. Providing mercury-free fillings Fillings are a fact of life for most of us - the average number of fillings per adult in the UK is seven. If you do unfortunately develop a cavity, we can offer you a range of options for the filling material, which include white inlay, non-mercury composite material or gold. We are always keen to offer our patients mercury-free options as we are aware of the questions associated with mercury toxicity. Replacing missing teeth with implants The major advantage of implants is that you walk away with new teeth that look, feel and work just like your own teeth. Dental implants represent a significant investment. The treatment system is initially more expensive than the alternatives (dentures, bridges); however, it often turns out to be the best investment for a long-term result. Teeth can be straightened using orthodontics (braces and dental plates). This is usually done during the teenage years, when the teeth are going through a period of growth. However, many adults also have treatment to straighten their crooked teeth or to approve their appearance. Transforming misshapen or fractured teeth A range of cosmetic treatments is available to improve the appearance of your teeth. These include veneers, crowns, bridges and tooth-coloured fillings. Fitting comfortable dentures and bridges Bridges and dentures can provide very realistic results and we make sure that you are comfortable with their fitting. Combining implants with a bridge can be a cost-effective solution to replacing missing or damaged teeth. Reducing jaw joint pain and headaches If your teeth don't fit together properly, you can have problems not only in your teeth themselves, but also the gums, the temporo-mandibular joint or the muscles that move your jaw. Headaches can be a symptom of this problem. We work with you to ease the discomfort. Spotting potential problems such as oral cancer As well as your teeth, your dentist checks the rest of your mouth, including lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Anything unusual is reported to your GP or hospital for further investigation. |
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| Cottingham Dental Practice, Cottingham House, 190-192 King Street, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5QJ Tel: 01482 848655 Contact email for patients |
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