22 August 2017
Broken and chipped teeth are a very common dental issue. In the old days, if you broke or chipped your teeth, the dental crown which would be used to carry out repair work would be made using a metal alloy. Although a metal alloy substance provides the structural strength required to repair your teeth, it is not the most discreet material, as it is very different in colour to the surrounding natural teeth.
21 March 2017
Many people think about a visit to the dentist as a necessary evil. They only want to consider this option if they have to, in order to fix something that's gone wrong. However, did you know that a typical dentist today spends as much time in restorative or cosmetic work as they do in fixing those problems? Did you also know that recent innovations have considerably reduced how invasive some of these procedures can be?
17 March 2017
Having dentures can actually be a great choice for many people, as they can easily and painlessly replace a full set of teeth or just the upper or lower set, and can allow you to eat freely without worrying about the pain of exposed gums from gaps in your teeth. They can also give you a very attractive smile! If you're a first-time denture wearer, note some common mistakes you'll want to avoid to ensure they last as long as possible and that you keep your mouth as healthy as possible.
1 March 2017
You may assume that teeth always get yellow as you get older, or that only smoking and coffee will stain teeth, but there are many other causes of yellow teeth beyond age and what you put in your mouth. It's good to know these causes so you can avoid them as much as possible. You also need to understand why it's important to have a dentist address yellowing teeth, as products you get over the counter aren't going to be effective in many cases.
21 February 2017
Many people have an oversensitive defence mechanism and will irrationally fear a trip to the dentist. Usually, this type of fear is rooted in uncertainty and largely in fear of the unknown. The dental industry is very well aware of this condition, as it can deter a very large percentage of the population from looking after their teeth properly. What is this industry doing in order to help people who are simply too concerned to schedule a visit?
21 February 2017
If you long for a Hollywood smile, or even if you're just not happy with the general appearance of your natural teeth, help could be at hand in the form of porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers could give you a cost-effective and affordable option to dramatically improving the appearance of your teeth, without the need for surgical procedures such as implants. Porcelain veneers act just like false fingernails, covering your natural teeth to hide and correct imperfections.
21 February 2017
People who wear dentures are often stunned by just how easily bad breath (halitosis) can occur. In fact, this condition is sometimes simply known as 'denture halitosis'. Bad breath is obviously going to be embarrassing and cause some social anxiety, which can be particularly hard to deal with if you already feel self-conscious about wearing your dentures in public. Even more importantly, bad breath indicates that there is something wrong inside the mouth, and the factors that cause bad breath can themselves lead to more serious issues.