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Many people associate dental braces with teenagers and young adults, but if you are at a later stage of life and you are not happy with your smile, there is no reason why you should not consider orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth. Here are four key facts that demonstrate that orthodontics are not just for kids.
1. Adult Braces Are Becoming More Popular
Braces are becoming increasingly common among adults, which means you won’t stand out if you decide to straighten your smile later in life. Read More»
Crooked teeth are a common dental problem, afflicting a large number of people. However, some people tend to be under the assumption that seeking tooth alignment procedures is purely cosmetic. In reality, not only will the adjustment procedures improve the appearance of your teeth, but they are also essential to ensuring that your teeth are not susceptible to a host of dental problems. Below are some of the oral issues that could end up arising due to crooked teeth. Read More»
It’s not too far from the truth to say that the repaired dentistry of an individual thirty years ago would look more like a patchwork quilt than anything else. Dentists way back then would simply patch up any cavities that had developed using the materials that were available at the time. This is very far from the case today, however, as the industry has developed some amazing materials that can interact with the natural make-up of the tooth itself. Read More»
Many thousands of years ago, the human being may have required an additional four teeth in order to function correctly. This may have been due to the specific type of food that homo sapiens required in order to survive, but evolution dictates that people no longer need these particular teeth for any purpose today. However, these teeth still exist, but rarely “erupt” into the mouth completely. For some agonising reason, they simply cause people issues and need to be pulled out by your dentist. Read More»
There’s so much to think about when caring for a toddler, and their oral health might not be top of your list.As long as your child is brushing their teeth regularly and visiting the dentist, everything should be fine, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
There are several subtle causes of oral damage, which you might not be aware of until your child’s oral health has already suffered.
We’ve listed three of the most common risks below, along with help and advice on how to prevent them. Read More»
If you are like many people, you are not completely happy with your smile. You might want to repair broken teeth, fix the gaps between your teeth, or get rid of stains and discolouration. A smile makeover, or cosmetic dentistry, can help you with this and much mover. A smile makeover is a way to improve your smile with multiple treatments. This includes a combination of restorative and cosmetic treatments. Here are some things included in the smile makeover. Read More»
Most people can’t wait to start their tooth whitening treatment so they can get their smiles looking dazzling as quickly as possible. However, it really makes sense to delay your treatment until you can see an oral hygienist or dentist and have your teeth professionally cleaned. If you’re thinking that this sounds like an unnecessary delay, you need to learn how having your teeth professionally cleaned prior to tooth whitening can dramatically improve the final result. Read More»
If you’re told you need to have your wisdom teeth out, you’re probably not going to be looking forward to your next visit to see your dentist. However, many people are surprised by being told that a specialist should be used for extraction. This isn’t always necessary, but dentists will often refer you to a specialist or an oral surgeon – you will either go to another surgery or have a specialist visit you at your normal dentist’s office. Read More»
If you have a damaged or weak tooth, you can correct it using either temporary or permanent dental crowns, the latter of which can last as long as a decade with proper care and maintenance. There’s a lot of consideration that must go into the process of selecting, installing and maintaining your dental crowns. This article answers two critical questions related to these aspects.
1. Which dental crowns should I use? Read More»
Technology has significantly improved the experience when you schedule a visit to your dentist’s chair. Nowhere has this improvement been more evident than when it comes to the fitting of dentures and implants. It hass only taken a couple of generations for this sector to be revolutionised and the solution of today will be comfortable, good-looking and affordable at the same time. So what exactly has changed to make this an idea you should seriously be considering? Read More»
