Dr Minesh Patel Bedford

Dr Minesh Patel recently gained a Master’s Degree in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry from the elite Manchester University. He gained the difficult to achieve merit pass and the highest achiever prize. Dr Minesh was also bestowed the highly prestigious award for the highest mark in a complex clinical case in the whole year. The entries comprised of 60 expert dentists throughout the world in the field of Restorative dentistry. This award was given by the dean of Manchester dental school. Here is Dr Minesh Patel advice about tooth discoloration, Speak to Dr Minesh Patel today about how your teeth discoloration problem can be addressed.

The underlying impact of a white smile — radiant health, happiness, warmth and invitation are part of the human condition. Beyond personal and social perceptions, an infectious smile makes you feel and be perceived as a winner. Social acceptance has created an ever increasing public demand for whiter teeth, considered to be one of the keys to an attractive smile. Where does this perception come from? White teeth are subconsciously associated with youth and beauty is more desirable. Today whiter, brighter, straighter, lighter teeth have become a standard. Dentists have had to create a special shade of “whiter than white” which even in the profession is known as “Hollywood white.”

Whitening to the Rescue

A child's baby teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that will follow. With age, adult teeth often become darker. Discoloured teeth cause impairment and psychological trauma. Attempts to whiten teeth as a result of tooth discoloration are old and date back centuries. Anything and everything from chewing gum to stylish dental restorative treatment has been utilized. Tooth whitening by bleaching is a successful, conservative, relatively inexpensive and safe alternative with few side effects, which for the most part are readily controllable.

Whitening of teeth can be achieved by either:

• An external approach, where living teeth are bleached by direct contact to the tooth surface.
• An internal approach, where discoloration is due to tissue death which will require root canal treatment
• A third approach, which is a modification of both techniques, can be employed when bleaching vital and non-vital teeth in the same jaw together. This is called “inside/outside” bleaching.

Causes of Tooth Discoloration

Tooth discoloration may be described as intrinsic, extrinsic or a combination of both. It varies in appearance, cause, severity, position and bonding to the teeth. Intrinsic tooth discoloration is caused by changes in the structure of enamel or either during tooth formation or after eruption. Wear of teeth, thickening of dentin due to aging or as a consequence of pulp inflammation affect the light-transmitting properties of enamel and dentin, resulting in a gradual discoloration.

Aging results in changes in the mineral structure of the tooth; the enamel, the outer covering loses its beautiful and youthful translucency, becoming less porous; and the underlying dentin, which forms the body of the teeth thickens and becomes more yellow. Extrinsic staining mainly results from dietary factors and smoking; foods containing tannins such as red wine, coffee and tea can give rise to extrinsic stain. Carotenes, pigments in oranges and carrots, and tobacco use, whether it is smoking or chewing, also give rise to extrinsic stain.

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Visit a dental professional like Dr. Minesh Patel for advice about effective use of mouthwashes.  Dr Minesh Patel qualified from Cardiff in 1986. As student elective he observed Professor Linkow in New York. After an SHO post in oral-maxillofacial surgery, he entered general practice. He has also attended numerous year courses in Implants. Dr Patel is a principal of Chrysalis dental practice in Watford and Bedford.

An effective means to assist oral hygiene and support healthy teeth and gum tissue is the consistent use of mouthwash. Although most enjoy the clean, zesty feeling remaining from the refreshing taste, there is much more at stake than breath-freshening. The mouth cavity is a breeding ground for germs, especially bacteria that can attack the gums and spread chaos to the entire body system. Using mouthwash should be considered an important and relatively simple way to enhance overall health.
Simple concocted mouthwashes date from earliest civilizations; they were not commercially produced until the late 1800's and, then, almost always contained alcohol. Many still do, as alcohol stabilizes mouthwash formulas to support germ killing capabilities.

Most mouthwashes do make breath smell better, and many prevent or decrease plaque build-up and cavities. Available mouthwash products include cosmetic, therapeutic, and a combination of the two. Cosmetic mouthwashes may be purchased over the counter and help remove debris before or after brushing, suppress bad breath temporarily and reduce bacteria. Evidence from consumer testing has shown these rinses effective for at least ten minutes following use but losing effectiveness after two hours. Therapeutic mouthwashes have the same overall benefits. However, there is an active ingredient added for oral disease prevention.

Evidence supporting therapeutic mouthwashes has shown that those produced primarily to reduce plaque producing germs and subsequent gingivitis, or inflammation of gum tissue leading to periodontal disease, are at least 25% effective in doing so. Even better, those categorized as anti-cavity rinses with fluoride have been shown in clinical studies to fight up to 50% more cavity producing bacteria than those without fluoride.

Using mouthwash along with twice a day brushing and flossing is one of the cheapest forms of insurance available for preventive health. It will almost always keep breath fresh for a while, and some benefit will be gained in fighting tooth decay, gingivitis, and full blown periodontal disease depending upon product and individual response. There is no reason not to incorporate mouthwash into one's daily routine, as prevention is a much more pleasant undertaking than paying the price. For people with gum disease, Dr. Minesh Patel recommends mouthwashes because it reduces the bacteria that causes the disease. And he always emphasizes the importance of good dental hygiene.

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