Help for broken down teeth and smiles...

Living Teeth, Life-like Smiles!


Everybody has a desire to look and feel good...

...but some people’s teeth get damaged for reasons beyond their control.


We know that the majority of people have teeth that are born healthy. It’s the way they grow or the way they are looked after (throughout life) that makes people consider restoring their Smiles.

• Family members may have passed comments that makes them stand up and listen
• Teeth may be slowly destroyed due to constant grinding
• Some have a sweet tooth which causes teeth to decay
• Old fillings may be getting tired and start falling out despite constant repairs
• A tooth might have discoloured due to trauma or previous dental treatment
• People looking to avoid unhealthy appearance
• Front teeth may be overcrowded that would take too long to correct with a fixed brace
• There is a lack of self-esteem for some who show it by not smiling or hiding their teeth when they smile
• Front teeth may be too gappy or misaligned due to teeth missing or gum disease
• Previous cosmetic improvements might not have worked
• Looking for better job opportunities

Before visiting our Twickenham Dental Practice

After treatment with Dental Crowns and Tooth Whitening

At Montrose Smile Studio, the dentist in Twickenham our philosophy is to offer support where we can.  Our dental treatments offer something for everyone, ensuring that you have complete confidence in your dental health and appearance.

Now your smile can be rejuvenated in 5 easy steps, making you look better than ever before.

1. Find a dentist with the right qualifications and make an appointment
2. Discuss your hopes and aspirations
3. See the results that are achievable
4. Have a trial smile
5. Show off your life-like happy and healthy smile to everyone

Your new smile has now become your signature.

If you have any concerns or questions, please call us today on 020 8894 4639, email us, or request an appointment online 

Bad breath (halitosis) - your problems answered...

What causes bad breath?

Most people suffer from bad breath occasionally. However, if it becomes permanent and occurs on regular basis you should consult your dentist or dental hygienist.

Bad breath is usually brought on by the breakdown of proteins by bacteria somewhere in the mouth. However, there are several other possible causes that affect the airways, oe-sophagus and stomach that can also lead to bad breath. Our hygienists have been well trained on how to detect bad breath and its cause.

Factors that affect the mouth and cause bad breath

1. Dental decay
2. Gum disease
3. Food stagnation between the teeth
4. Dry mouth
5. Excessive bacterial activity on the tongue, possibly due to postnasal drip (catarrh coming down the back of the throat from the sinuses and nasal passages)
6. Throat or tonsil infection
7. Gastritis and food reflux
8. Food stagnation

In rare cases, bad breath can be a sign of a significant general health problem, so it should not be ignored. However, the usual cause is oral, which can often be treated to re-solve the problem.

How can bad breath be treated?
As bad breath is almost always caused by a problem in the mouth, it is helpful to visit a dentist. Do not try to mask the odour before the visit - it needs to be as typical as possible.
If there is any dental treatment required to eliminate disease or avoid food stagnation areas, this will be carried out. If no oral cause can be identified by the dentist or your hygienist, it may be necessary for you to be referred for further diagnosis.

Some people become excessively concerned about bad breath, in which case a psycho-logical professional can help put what may in reality be a minor problem into perspective.

What can you do for yourself?

• Maintain a high level of oral and dental hygiene. In addition to brushing, it is important to clean between the teeth using dental floss or an inter-dental brush on daily basis or as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist and also use use a tongue cleaner and clean right to the back of the tongue.
• Use a mouthwash recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist. The best time to use it is just before sleeping. Retardex tooth paste, mouthwash and oral spray are great to help treat halitosis.
• Drink plenty of fluids, avoiding too much coffee/tea- as those will dehydrate you
• Clean your mouth after eating milk products, fish and meat.
• Chew sugar-free gum, especially if your mouth feels dry.
• Eat fresh, fibrous vegetables.
• Visit your dentist regularly and have your teeth professionally cleaned as required.

- Petra Holaskova (Dental Hygienist in Twickenham)

Beating your dental fear

Many people do not seek a dentist until they are in extreme pain …….. 

when it’s too late.

Are you one of many people who are nervous about any aspects of dental treatment, like:

                

□ Gagging when an instrument is in your mouth?    

□ The scraping sound when teeth are being cleaned?

□ The noise of tooth being drilled for a filling?

□ Feeling out of control when a tooth is being removed or lying back in the chair?

□ Hate having an injection in your mouth?                

If so, FEAR NOT! We can help people with similar concerns or any other forms of dental fear. 

For such people there are different forms of dental sedation. This helps relieve their dental anxiety and feel confident about future dental visits.

There are many forms of dental sedation that are available:

1. Oral sedation – a tablet is swallowed an hour before the dental appointment which helps to calm the person before any dental work is started.

2. Intravenous sedation – for a very anxious person this form of sedation allows dental treatment to be carried out with ease.

3. Gas and air sedation – is usually best for children under 16.

4. Hypnotherapy – some people may find this form of relaxation helpful for certain dental procedures.

Above all, the fact that a helpful and friendly attitude of our dental team in Twickenham has been fantastic in making people feel very safe and comfortable, is of paramount importance.