2016

Think You're the Model When It Comes to Dental Care? Maybe You Should Think Again

How many times have you been told that you need to brush and floss your teeth twice every day? You don’t need to hear this again, do you? While that is fair enough, the chances are that you are engaging in some other behaviours that are really bad for your teeth, without realising it. What else do you need to think about if you’re going to avoid too many unscheduled visits to the dentist?…

Old Discolored Bonding: 4 Ways to Treat Old and Discolored Dental Bonding

Dental bonding, or composite resin bonding, is a great way to repair teeth that have been damaged by decay, acid reflux or accidents. It is also a cheaper alternative to veneers and can last up to 10 years if well taken care of. However, one of the drawbacks of dental bonding; especially the older kind, is that it tends to become discolored over time.  The Three Types of Stain Affecting Composite Bonding…

Altered Passive Eruption: Why Your Teeth are Short and How a Dentist Can Lengthen Them

When you smile, are you showing more gum than tooth? Do your teeth look tiny in comparison to other people’s? Just like a wave or a handshake, your smile is an important way of greeting people. It’s one of the first and last things people notice about you during social gatherings, and it helps to break the ice with strangers. Therefore, if you aren’t comfortable smiling at people for fear of how your teeth might look, you need to do something about it as quickly as possible.…

Why Do Dentures Affect Your Sense of Taste and What Can You Do to Prevent This?

There are plenty of things that people tend to worry about when they have dentures fitted, including pain, excess salivation and whether the dentures will stay in. One thing that people often fail to consider is how wearing dentures will impact their sense of taste. How Do Dentures Affect Taste? If you’re going to be wearing dentures, you’re likely to notice a decrease in your ability to fully taste certain foods, especially in the adjustment period as your mouth gets used to them.…

The 6 Crucial Stages of Full Dental Replacement Using Implants

Dental treatment has advanced to the extent that people who have lost all their teeth can have a full set of replacement prosthetic teeth that are supported by as few as four implants. This article discusses the main stages that you will go through in order to receive your set of replacement teeth. Taking Your History The dentist starts by reviewing your dental and general health. Factors such as how long you have been wearing dentures are considered in order to forecast the extent to which your jawbones are stable.…

Gummed Down: Recognising And Treating Gingivostomatitis In Young Children

Just because a child is too young to have fully formed teeth doesn’t mean they can’t suffer from the same dental problems as fully grown adults – indeed, some oral diseases tend to thrive in the mouths of children. One of these diseases is gingivostomatitis, a relatively little-known condition that can nonetheless cause serious problems for your child if left untreated, potentially causing permanent damage to the child’s oral health at this vital stage of their development.…

Questions You Might Have About Replacing Missing Teeth

When you have a tooth or teeth that are missing or that need to be extracted because of severe decay, being broken, and the like, you have several options for covering over that freshly exposed area in the gum line. Dental implants and bridges are two popular options. Note a few questions you might have about replacing missing teeth with an implant or bridge and then discuss these with a dentist if you still need more information.…

6 Tips to Keep Your Veneers Free From Stains

When you first get your veneers, you will probably be very pleased with their clean white colour. However, as your veneers age, they may begin to darken and take on a slightly yellow or brown hue. If you don’t want to lose your beautiful white smile, follow these tips to keep your veneers free from stains. 1. Select the Right Veneers There are two main types of veneers: porcelain and composite.…

Is That Dental Problem a True Emergency?

A dental emergency is nothing to overlook; ignoring problems in your mouth or with your teeth can mean eventual tooth loss, as well as the increased risk of an oral infection. This type of infection can spread to another part of your body. On the other hand, not every small ache you get in your mouth or problem with your teeth will mean that you should immediately run off to an emergency dentist.…

Scaling and Root Planing: Common Questions

A non-surgical procedure, scaling and root planing is used regularly in the treatment of advanced periodontal disease. Despite the scary name, it is essentially a deep clean which removes plaque from both the visible surfaces of your teeth and deep beneath your gums. As with all dental procedures, the more you know about what to expect, the better. Knowledge of how the process works will allow you to be as relaxed as possible on the day of your appointment.…