Doug's Dental Advice

Benefits of Having an Emergency Dentist

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A toothache is known to be one of the most severe pains that will cause you a sleepless night. However, this can be prevented by regularly visiting a dentist to have your teeth checked. The recommended period for teeth checkup usually is 6 months, but in some cases, immediate intervention is required. In the event of severe pain, prolonged swelling or a tooth knocked out, its recommended that you contact your emergency dentist immediately. Read More»

Travelling for Teeth: Is Dental Tourism Ever Worthwhile?

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The idea of dental tourism has a certain logic in some parts of the world. Europeans who require a potentially costly procedure such as dental implants can easily travel to another country where the cost of the treatment is significantly lower. Poland is such a country, and it only requires a short journey from many points in Europe. Indeed, Germans living in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), some 80 km from Berlin, could just take a stroll across the bridge and arrive in the Polish city of Slubice. Read More»

Understanding denture repair

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Dentures require repair as the material they are designed from can wear or erode. It is not unusual for dentures to fracture after being in use for some time. The good thing is it is very easy to repair broken dentures due to their material. Reasons that call for denture repair include the following. 1. Normal wear If you have been using dentures for a long time, then it is common for fractures to happen. Read More»

Three Reasons Why Crowded Teeth in Children Are a Problem

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Children go through a whole lot of growth between birth and adulthood. Some of this growth is obvious, such as their height, but other growth remains hidden. Annual dental care is important because changes in teeth and oral health cannot be immediately seen by the parental eye. If you have been advised by your child’s dentist that it is time to consider straightening options because of overcrowding, you might be wondering whether this is an issue which needs immediate attention. Read More»

Good Reasons to Have Your Teeth Whitened

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Your teeth can discolour for a number of reasons. Perhaps you are overly fond of drinking beverages which can stain your incisors as you consume them? Glasses of red wine, mugs of coffee and even common soft drinks, such as cola, will leave their mark on your teeth over time. There again, some foods can be staining as well. You might eat lots of beetroot, red cabbage or coloured icing sugar which will leave your teeth less white. Read More»