A lot of people do not enjoy going to the dentist and they look for an excuse to postpone it because of the discomfort they might have. Of course, rescheduling it can lead to serious health issues. This is why you should know the benefits that you will enjoy when you visit the dentist regularly. If you have not been going to the dentist for whatever reason, here are the benefits you should know to help you change your mind: Read More»
Your dentist may recommend that you are fitted with a dental sealant. Although the very earliest dental sealants were developed in the early years of the twentieth century, they are not widely known about by the general public. Many people who are recommended them in Australia today have little idea of what these sealants are and what they might be used for. If your dentist has suggested you might benefit from a dental sealant, then read on. Read More»
Ever emerged from the hairdresser and been less than thrilled with your new look? It’s a temporary inconvenience, and the only difference between a bad haircut and a good haircut is a little bit of time. Hair grows back, and this is one way in which your body can regenerate something that has been removed. The body’s ability to regenerate has some limits though. Hair? Sure, it will come back. Your nails? Read More»
If your baby is bottle-fed, then there may a higher risk that they develop early tooth decay problems. This isn’t usually down to a problem with formula milk or bottle feeding itself, but to the way your baby uses a bottle. Often known as baby bottle tooth decay, this problem can lead to problems with your baby’s teeth when they come through. For example, they may erupt with signs of decay on them already. Read More»
Conventional dentures present certain problems for people who wear them. Firstly, they can stick to the roof of your mouth via suction which, although it helps to keep them in place, makes eating a less enjoyable experience. Indeed, some people report that it affects the way they chew and even taste their food. There again, conventional dentures can also cause irritation on the gum. Since many false teeth are anchored in some way to a good remaining tooth, they have clips or other forms of attachment which sometimes cause pressure on the soft tissue of the mouth, namely the gum. Read More»
If you are a denture wearer and are about to go on holiday abroad, here are some tips that you may want to keep in mind. Have a dentist repair any minor denture defects before you leave If your dentures have some minor defects (for example, if some of the artificial teeth are slightly wobbly or if there is a hairline crack in the palate), then you should arrange for a dentist in your area who does denture repairs to fix these defects before you go on holiday. Read More»
Lollies have always been popular in Australia. Even today, with so many other types of food to choose from, 55 percent of Australian kids still spend their pocket money on confectionary, such as lollies. Unfortunately, this habit causes considerable damage to teeth, especially over the long term. If your children have a penchant for hard-boiled lollies, their little teeth could be at risk. Hard-boiled lollies affect teeth in several ways. Read More»
If you’re an electrician or do a lot of electrical work, then you probably strip the plastic coating off wires regularly. You need to remove this coating to get to the wires underneath so you can connect them. If you do this a lot, then you may have got into the habit of using your teeth to strip the plastic off wires. This may seem quicker and easier than digging out a pair of wire strippers. Read More»
Your teeth are supposed to last for life; however, they do usually wear down over time. Tooth wear often results in changes to the shape of teeth or to their enamel surface. Some of this wear may be natural, but some may be down to the way you care for and use your teeth. If you’ve recently been diagnosed as having problems with dental abrasion, then working out the reasons behind the problem may stop things getting worse. Read More»
Colour changes in teeth can be cosmetic. For example, smoking can turn teeth yellow; staining can make them look patchy. Sometimes, however, you may notice a change of colour on an individual tooth which starts to look grey rather than its usual white. This often happens after an accident that damages the tooth; however, if you haven’t done anything to the tooth, then the grey colour may be a sign of decay. Read More»