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With at-home teeth whitening trays, you can either buy them over the counter or get the trays from your dentist’s office. Over-the-counter trays are the least expensive option of the two. However, looking past this clear cost advantage, you are better off getting your teeth whitening trays from the dentist for the following, among other reasons.
1. A Comfortable Fit
Unlike the store-bought, one-size-fits-all teeth whitening trays, you will get a customised tray that is an exact fit for your mouth at the dentist’s. Read More»
Bad breath is a common complaint dealt with in general dentistry. With the right treatment, you can overcome it. The first step is understanding the underlying cause of your bad breath. Consider whether one of these four conditions could be causing your halitosis.
1. Gum Disease
Bad breath can be one of the first signs of gum disease. Every day, dental plaque builds up on your teeth. If you do not manage to remove all the plaque by brushing and flossing, it hardens into a scaly substance called tartar, which causes gum irritation and leads to bacteria infecting the gums. Read More»
Teeth whitening is a bleaching procedure that eliminates stains found on the tooth enamel. While this process is safe, it’s best handled by dental professionals. Usually, patients can go for a gradual whitening or prompt whitening, depending on their requirements. For the former, the dentist prepares a take-home whitening kit that’s customised for you while for the latter the procedure is conducted at the clinic. You may also get teeth whitening kits over the counter, but due to their low concentration, the procedure takes longer, and eventually, it will be more costly than getting services from a dentist. Read More»
Dental infections like abscesses and gum disease all have one thing in common: they all involve bacteria. And while you can take pain medication for a toothache, that won’t help in the long run. In fact, that would be merely masking the problem while the oral bacteria multiply and spread to other areas.
Surprisingly, if you leave a dental infection untreated, there is a chance that the bacteria involved might spread to your skin. Read More»
If you have a sickness bug that is making you vomit a lot, then your mouth will be exposed to acids from your stomach. These acids can wash around your teeth, so you need to take extra care of your oral hygiene while you’re sick. What should you do?
Wait to Brush
Your mouth will taste unpleasant after a bout of vomiting. Your first reaction may be to brush your teeth to get rid of the taste and clean up your mouth. Read More»
One of the most common and favourite adhesives people use to fix things is super glue. Perhaps you have used it to repair numerous broken materials around your house once or severally. With super glue, you can fix shoes, household appliances bags, toys and just about anything. Due to its wide range of uses, it’s understandable to think that broken dentures can also be included in the adhesive’s long list of fixable materials. Read More»
You don’t wear the same set of Invisalign brace trays for all of your treatment. As your teeth move after one brace stage, you switch to new trays to move them more.
The short life of each set of braces means that you regularly get a fresh start with new trays. However, you’ll wear some for longer periods than others. Sometimes, this can lead to problems. For example, you may notice that your trays start to smell after a while. Read More»
A gorgeous smile does boost your self-esteem and light up a room, right? Teeth discolouration, whether genetic or caused by the regular coffee and wine stains, can be self-esteem downers. Fortunately, effective teeth whitening methods exist.
Traditionally, cosmetic teeth whitening involved a slurry of invasive and ineffective teeth whitening procedures like scaling. Modern teeth whitening procedures like laser whitening offer a convenient, non-intrusive method to get your pearly whites back. It works by accelerating the gel bleaching process using a laser. Read More»
Improving your everyday oral hygiene routine is one of the simplest ways to prevent cavities, tooth decay and other problems. This short guide gives three simple ways to improve your routine, from consulting your dentist to improving your toothbrush itself.
Learn Some New Brushing Techniques
Brushing your teeth is second nature, but there may be a better way to do it. Think carefully while you brush, and make sure that you brush every tooth, including the ones right at the back. Read More»
Changes to your teeth and gum can be alarming. For example, if you suddenly notice that you have a lump on your gum that wasn’t there before, then you may worry that something is wrong.
Lumps form on gums for a few different reasons. These lumps are sometimes not that problematic and can be easily treated. Why have you got a lump on your gum and what should you do about it? Read More»
