2016

Three Reasons To Consider An Endodontist For Your Root Canal Surgery

Endodontists specialise in the pulp inside your teeth, which means that they’re the root canal experts. It’s estimated that 15.1 million patients have root canal surgery every year, but only 28% of those people use an endodontist rather than a general dentist. If you have an upcoming root canal treatment it’s well worth considering looking into specialist care–and here are three very compelling reasons to consider it. The dentist you see will have far more training and experience in root canal surgery than your general dentist does.…

When Do You Need to See an Emergency Dentist?

If you’re having a problem with a tooth at night, over a weekend or during a public holiday, your own dentist’s clinic may be closed. During these times, you can try to find emergency dental services. Some hospitals run emergency clinics, and some dentists have an out-of-hours service. While it’s sometimes obvious that you need immediate dental treatment, you may be able to wait until your dentist opens again in other cases.…

The Invisalign Alternative For School-Age Children

Invisalign is among the modern orthodontic appliances used to straighten misaligned teeth. Invisalign is often more expensive than other orthodontic appliances used for the same purpose (e.g. braces). This article provides three reasons why the extra cost is justifiable when school-going children are concerned. No Wires, No Stigma Invisalign comes in the form of alignment trays fabricated from clear plastic. Patients are required to wear these trays over their teeth to effect a slow but sure movement of misaligned teeth in the desired direction.…

Cosmetic Dentistry | 4 Tactics To Properly Maintain Your Dental Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are slim, tooth-coloured ceramic shells fastened on the front portion of teeth to make them look white, bestowing you with an instant smile uplift and a straighter set of teeth. Custom-made porcelain veneers offer superior stain resistance to natural teeth, making them a popular cosmetic dentistry choice. This guide aims to help you properly maintain your dental porcelain veneers for extending their lifespan. Apply Non-Abrasive Fluoride Toothpaste When Brushing…

3 Tips for Getting Cosmetic Dental Work on a Budget

Finding the money to have cosmetic dental work can be difficult, as is justifying the expense when you are on a tight budget. If you desire a brighter, straighter, whiter smile and your bank account disagrees, check out these top tips for getting cosmetic dental work done on a budget. Negotiate the best price It pays to shop around and negotiate with your cosmetic dentist if you are planning to have porcelain veneers fitted on your teeth to improve the appearance of your smile.…

Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

One of the treatments gaining popularity for tooth replacement due to the permanence that it offers is dental implantation. However, for dental implants to be successful, the patient needs to have sufficient bone mass to support the implant. In some cases, bone mass may have been significantly compromised due to various reasons such as trauma, dental caries, birth defects or periodontal diseases. For these patients, the dentist will have to perform bone augmentation in order to build the bone mass.…

Five Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Have Medicinal Benefits

Contrary to popular belief, cosmetic dentistry isn’t just reserved for people who want to “improve” their appearance. A healthy smile is extremely important for your health and well-being – more so than it’s commonly given credit for. From reducing the effects of psychological disorders to improving nutrient deficiencies, cosmetic procedures can be used to enhance modern medicine.  Nutrient Deficiencies Teeth and gums that have been poorly cared for over the years could cause serious harm to your diet.…

Preventative Measures Your Dentist Can Take against Dental Diseases

When it comes to oral health problems, taking measures against prevention is a much better option that having to resort to treatment. This is because dental disease are not only painful, but their treatment options can also cost a pretty penny. As such, you should never consider preventive measures a waste of money as they can save you quite a lot of money down the road. Some people tend to ignore the signs of dental problems as long as they can persevere through the pain.…

5 Types of Dental Filling Materials That Can Boost Your Smile

With time, teeth can decay due to cracking or poor diet and they will need filling. A dentist may use a cavity-detecting dye or X-ray equipment to determine the extent of the decay. He or she will remove the decay and shape the space to prepare it for filling. Different types of filling come in different shapes to make sure they fit in the affected area impeccably. Here is a discussion of some of the different material used in teeth filling:…

Treatment Options For Discoloured Teeth

Stained teeth with areas of discolouration can ruin your smile and spoil your look.  Luckily, a good cosmetic dentist can help you with this problem.  Read on to find out how. The causes of tooth staining and discolouration Staining that affects the surface enamel of the teeth is referred to as extrinsic staining and is caused by foodstuffs like coffee, red wine and tea.  Stains and discolouration that affect the inner tooth structure are known as intrinsic stains and are usually small areas of staining caused by trauma, disease or some prescription drugs.…