Posted: 28 February 2012

As a dentist Liverpool, we know that gum disease is caused by bacteria. When your gums are inflamed bacteria from the mouth are getting into the bloodstream. This leads to an increased risk for the serious health problems listed below.

HEART DISEASE
Bacteria from the mouth can get into the bloodstream when the gums are inflamed. These bacteria can attach to platelets. These clumps of platelets and bacteria can lodge inside the walls of blood vessels causing heart-stopping clots to form. These clots are what lead to heart disease. Keeping your gums healthy can reduce your risk for a heart attack by more than 200%

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Posted: 27 February 2012

At our Multi-award winning Cosmetic Dentists Liverpool we often see clients who through years of Cabernet Sauvignon and black coffee have teeth that are less than pearly white? 

The ageing process also affects our teeth which slowly discolour over time. Although years of coffee, black tea, red wine and smoking do take their toll, it is the years of tooth wear resulting in the gradual thinning of your enamel layer that allows the underlying yellow dentine to shine through.

The tooth whitening Liverpool process lightens discolorations’ of the enamel and dentine. It works by the active ingredient breaking down, oxygen entering the…

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Posted: 22 February 2012

Are you a secret tooth grinder? Then take our tooth grinding test to find out…

Do you suffer from any of the following?

* Aching jaw joints?
* Aching and sensitive teeth?
* A stiff or painful neck?
* Frequent toothaches?
* Morning headaches?
* Difficulty/limitations opening your mouth?
* Tension type headaches?
* Migraine headaches?

If you suffer from more than one of these symptoms, you are probably a tooth-grinder or clencher and may need our Liverpool dentistry advice.

Many people grind or clench there teeth while they are asleep without realising it. As clenching and grinding your teeth…

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Posted: 16 February 2012

Originally created for Hollywood stars in the 1920s, veneers used be a temporary solution to hide discoloured or defective teeth. Today you can achieve natural looking teeth with the latest technology.

Our dental veneers Liverpool are custom-made, thin laminates that fit over the surface of the natural teeth, enhancing their cosmetic appearance. They are generally used to rectify defects such as closing gaps, realigning crowded and protruding teeth and whitening discoloured teeth when conventional whitening isn’t appropriate. The most usual treatment options are either the front four teeth or the ten or twelve teeth that show on smiling.

Decades ago, when veneers were once held on…

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Posted: 15 February 2012

As a multi-award winning Dental and cosmetic centre, Apollonia Cosmetic Dentistry Liverpool on Rodney Street, know that changing a person’s smile for the better is a huge confidence booster.
Patients who have not smiled in public or are ashamed of their teeth and avoid smiling at all costs are the ones we like to help the most. Our female dentist Dr Melissa Goddard can give a life changing experience for these people and totally transform their lives. Previous patients of ours that have been unhappy with their smile notice how after their treatments that the difference to their confidence is quite amazing, in fact their…

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