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»
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»