17 January 2017
No matter how well you care for your teeth, accidents do sometimes happen and your pearly whites get damaged. Taking the right prompt action before seeking urgent dental treatment can help to save your smile. Here's what to do in case of common dental emergencies. Your tooth is knocked out If one of your permanent teeth is knocked out completely, rinse the root of the tooth under cold, bottled water. Hold the tooth by the main body of enamel, rather than the root itself.
17 January 2017
One of the first things that people notice when they meet each other is their smile. Therefore, it plays a significant role in the first impression that you give off. It is not unheard of to find individuals who may have imperfections in their teeth trying to conceal them by not smiling. However, what this does is make you look closed off. Luckily, if you are not satisfied with the appearance of your teeth, you have the option to enhance your smile.
17 January 2017
It's a time-old cliche that the dentist's office is not a destination anybody enjoys - but that needn't be the case. Modern dentistry is full of quick and painless solutions to a wide variety of problems, and it extends far beyond medical procedures too. We all know about orthodontic work, allowing bent teeth to be carefully shaped and straightened, but that's not the only way your dentist can improve your smile.
17 January 2017
If you like to take part in contact sports, or have responsibility for overseeing these activities on a playing field, then you need to have a certain amount of first aid awareness. This is particularly important, of course, if you're in a supervisory role. However, many people do not realise that there is a certain procedure to take in the event that a player has one of their teeth knocked out.