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Treating Bruxism: What to expect?
Diagnosis of bruxism Bruxism can be diagnosed by the following gactors: A positive history of stress and anxiety may be present. A detailed oral examination by the dentist will enable him to exclude other disorders which may cause similar symptoms … Continue reading
Canker sores- What Are the Causes?
What exactly causes canker sores isn’t known yet. But, it’s a well-known fact that they are more common in females and can occur at any age- usually between the ages of 10 and 40 years. It is believed that some … Continue reading
Do You Know About Canker Sores?
Canker sores are painful lesions in the mouth. They are also known as Aphthous ulcers and do not spread from person to person. Canker sores are small, round or oval sores inside the mouth. They are yellow or white in the centre … Continue reading
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What Do You Know About Tongue Thrust?
Tongue thrust or immature swallow is basically a condition that involves a problem with the behavioral pattern of human, with the tongue protruding through the anterior incisors while the sufferer eats, swallows or speaks. It happens even when the tongue isn’t being used for … Continue reading
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What Do You Know About Trench Mouth?
What Do You Know About Trench Mouth? Trench mouth is basically a painful oral health problem that affects the gums, causing ulcerations of the gingival tissues. The condition is also known as Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis or ANUG and can … Continue reading
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It’s My Child’s First Dental Visit
What many parents don’t seem to understand is the fact that their children’s oral health is just as important as their physical well-being. Once you’ve realized the importance of taking your child to the dental office, it is essential to make … Continue reading
Thumb Sucking and Oral Health
Thumb sucking is a common problem in children, which is one of the many things parents fret about the most. While engaging in the habit occasionally is typically considered to cause no harm but there are times when the habit … Continue reading
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Raising a Baby with Good Oral and Overall Health
Did you know that you can help your child develop healthy teeth and gums at a very early age? It’s all about knowing the right thing to do and saving your child from dental problems in the future. It all … Continue reading
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3 Things You Must Do For Your Child’s Health
Promoting oral health from the very beginning When it comes to promoting good oral health practices at home, one of the most important steps is teaching your children about the importance of having healthy teeth and gums at an early … Continue reading
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Are you a victim of dental phobia?
If you haven’t heard of the term dental phobia before, then you most probably have experienced the condition at some point without actually knowing that you were or are still a victim of dental phobia. If you fear visiting the … Continue reading
What Causes Immature Swallow?
Almost every child exhibits a swallowing pattern characterized by tongue protrusion, but this pattern eventually normalizes as the child turn around six years old. People with the problem of tongue thrust naturally have an abnormal swallow pattern, which causes the … Continue reading
Childrens Toothpaste
So, your child wants to brush teeth on his own? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that as long as your child’s using the right toothpaste to brush his/her teeth. A good way to make sure that your child is following … Continue reading
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Children Brush Their Teeth
It’s very important for children to brush their teeth at least two times during the day with bedtime being the most ideal time to get hold of a toothbrush. But what if your child is a reluctant tooth brusher? Is there anything … Continue reading
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Sugar Free Gum For Teeth
Here’s another reason to chew your favorite flavored sugar-free gum every day. Yes, chewing sugar-free gum can actually help decrease your chances of developing caries by stimulating the saliva production in your mouth. As a result of this stimulation, plaque … Continue reading
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Treatment for Canker Sores
Usually, canker sores do not need any treatment and heal on their own. But if they do not get better for more than two weeks, a dentist must be consulted. Immediate dentist consultation is required for the following serious developments … Continue reading
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Surgical Procedures In Dentistry
Surgical Procedures In Dentistry There are several dental conditions which require surgical intervention in addition to the traditional treatment methods. The surgical procedures are mainly performed on teeth, jaw bones and the surrounding structures. So, what are the types? The … Continue reading
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What is Cheilosis?
What is Cheilosis? While a smile can play an important role in alleviating stress, it can be a stress itself if there are cracks around a person’s smile. Yes, this is exactly what happens to people with cheilosis, which is also referred … Continue reading
Loose Tooth? Tips To Help Your Child
Loose Tooth Did you know that there is a tiny amount of tissue that is responsible for holding the baby teeth in place? You may have observed many children habitually wiggling a loose tooth with their tongue or fingers. This … Continue reading
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All You Wanted To Know About Bruxism
All You Wanted To Know About Bruxism Affecting around 10-50% of the population, bruxism or teeth grinding is defined as the clenching of upper and lower jaws along with grinding of both sets of teeth. The sufferer grinds his teeth without actually … Continue reading
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Do You Have Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Burning Mouth Syndrome Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that leads to a chronic burning sensation in the mouth. The pain may or may not have some effects on the gums, tongue and lips, as well as the roof of … Continue reading
All You Ever Wanted To Know About Teeth Whitening
All You Ever Wanted To Know About Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening also known as tooth bleaching is the most sought after cosmetic procedure performed by a dentist. This is a relatively cheap procedure which greatly improves the appearance and look … Continue reading
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Choosing Between a Denture Brush and a Toothbrush
If you wear dentures, then you may find the need of opting for denture brushing. So, the choice is completely based on your needs for gum health maintenance, which calls for understanding how denture brushes are different from regular toothbrushes. … Continue reading
5 Habits That Can Damage Your Pearly Whites
You might not know that some of your daily habits may be doing more damage to your teeth that you might think. Here are the five worst habits that can be responsible for your oral health problems: 1. Brushing Too … Continue reading
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What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Health?
Did you know that your oral health has an indirect connection with your chances of developing certain diseases and health conditions? Endocarditis There are certain gum diseases that can severely damage your gums while allowing bacteria to get into your … Continue reading
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Dry Socket
What is dry socket? Alveolar osteitis or dry socket is characterized by a painful oral condition that can take place after a permanent adult tooth extraction. The condition takes place when blood clot at the area of tooth extraction has … Continue reading
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Mouth Cancer: What Could Mean That Things Are Serious?
What many people don’t know about mouth cancer is that it is mostly missed in the very early stage. The condition can be developed on the lips, gums, tongue as well as the mouth’s roof and floor. Alcohol addiction, smoking … Continue reading
What Can You Do To Prevent Bleeding Gums?
Brushing Is Essential Just as brushing your teeth is important for removing plaque, it is also important to prevent problems like bleeding gums. Some people think that brushing their teeth while they’re experiencing bleeding gums will worsen the condition. However, … Continue reading
Tartar And Your Teeth
Calculus or tartar is hardened plaque on your teeth. Tartar can be formed underneath or at the gumline and may irritate your gum tissues. Due to tartar, plaque grows on more surface area, which can result in more serious oral health conditions, such … Continue reading
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How Are Diabetes and Dental Health Related?
No doubt, proper oral care is essential to maintain a good overall health. And when it comes to diabetics, tooth and gum problems can be deemed more serious than a healthy person. This is why; proper dental care is just … Continue reading
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Oral Health Tips for Diabetics
For the sufferers, diabetes results in the buildup of excess cholesterol in the bloodstream. And when you also have an untreated gum infection, the condition worsens and the bacteria from your affected gums make their way into the bloodstream. As … Continue reading
Dentures
What are dentures? Dentures are removable devices which are used to replace missing or lost teeth. There are two types of dentures: complete and partial. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing; and partial dentures are used … Continue reading
Tongue Piercing and Your Oral Health
So, you’re all set to follow the latest trend of getting your tongue pierced with those shiny studs and barbells. But do you know that piercing can seriously affect your dental as well as your overall health? So, what are … Continue reading
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What is Pericoronitis?
Pericoronitis is characterized by a dental condition wherein the gum tissue around your molar teeth becomes infected and swollen. This condition typically occurs because of wisdom teeth, the final set of molar teeth that a majority of people experience in … Continue reading
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How Can I Strengthen My Teeth And Gums?
Here are some effective tips that’ll help you strengthen your teeth and gums: Regular Brushing While just about everyone knows about the importance of brushing teeth on a regular basis, there are a very few people who develop the … Continue reading
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Malocclusion – What You Should Know
What is malocclusion? Malocclusion is a condition characterized by having a poor bite or crooked teeth. Malocclusion can be corrected by orthodontic treatment. Specially trained dentist make use of various tools and techniques to treat this condition by moving teeth … Continue reading
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What are Canker Sores?
Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are characterized by shallow, small lesions which form on the soft tissues present in the mouth as well as at the base of the gums. Canker sores are not contagious; however, they are extremely painful … Continue reading
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Your Diet and Your Oral Health
Diet as well as other lifestyle factors that affect your dental health, include: Sugar consumption: Consuming high sugar foods can lead to gum problems and tooth decay. Sugar consumption allows bacteria to attack your teeth and gums, resulting in plaque … Continue reading
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Flossing for Oral health
A toothbrush is not enough for cleaning under the gumline or tight spaces between the teeth. That is the reason flossing on a daily basis is extremely important. Here are a few things that you should remember when flossing: Floss … Continue reading
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Dental Pulp
The pulp chamber or pulp is characterized by the soft place within the tooth’s centre. The nerve of the tooth is situated within the tooth’s root canals, which are situated within the roots of the tooth. The nerve of a tooth … Continue reading
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Steps To A Bright Smile
Having the Hollywood smile is what every person wishes for. But a very few of us know that bright white teeth can only obtained if we maintain a good oral hygiene. Here are some ways that can help you get … Continue reading
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Can Blood Thinners Cause Bleeding Gums?
There’re many causes of bleeding gums, but you should know that blood thinners can also cause the gums to bleed. Blood thinners are medications that are necessary for a lot of people as they help prevent blood clots. Certain blood … Continue reading
5 Foods That Stain Your Teeth
Who doesn’t want a bright, white smile? Having pearly white teeth not only makes you look young but also improves your confidence. Taking care of your teeth is the first step toward maintaining a good oral hygiene and bright white … Continue reading
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Preventing Tooth Erosion
Tooth erosion can result in mild oral problems, from sensitivity to tooth discoloration to more severe oral conditions, such as teeth indentions, cracked teeth and severe tooth sensitivity. Tooth erosion can severely damage your teeth. However, this condition can be … Continue reading
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Oral Health And Your Overall Health
Your oral health is linked to your overall health and may even provide clues about any underlying medical conditions. How Is My Oral Health Connected With My Overall Health? Your mouth is full of bacteria but the majority of them … Continue reading
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Why Are My Teeth Yellow?
They say that a smile is a curve that sets everything straight. But, what if the same becomes a source of embarrassment for you? Apart from being one of the most common dental issues faced by people, yellow teeth can … Continue reading
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Infection of Salivary Glands
There is a set of salivary glands in and around the mouth, which perform very important functions. The main function is the production of saliva; which is extremely useful in terms of proper chewing, swallowing, and digestion of foods. The … Continue reading
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Eating With a Lower Denture
It can be really challenging and time-consuming to adjust to your new dentures. However, with patience, proper management and dental consultation, the process can be way more comfortable. Have a mood for soft food Always stick to your dentist’s advice … Continue reading
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Cost of Dental Implants
Many people think of expensive dental treatments as pain in their wallets. Dental implants aren’t cheap but they’re definitely a great alternative to bridges or dentures as they have a higher success rate. Moreover, dental implants appear like your own … Continue reading
6 Rules for a Painless Denture-Wearing Process
Rule # 1 Always consult your dentist for having the new dentures adjusted after a couple of weeks of wearing them. Did you know that your bones and gums continue shrinking as they’re healing after tooth extraction? Rule # 2 … Continue reading
Can I Enjoy Snorkeling With Dentures?
No doubt, snorkeling is a great way of enjoying your vacation- especially when you love doing things that are both exciting and fun. But, what if you’re wearing dentures? Will the experience remain as enjoyable as it used to be … Continue reading
Stomatitis-All You Should Know
Stomatitis is a condition characterized by sore or inflamed mouth that can disrupt the ability of a person to talk, eat or sleep. This condition can occur in any part of the mouth, including the gums, lips, tongue, palate and … Continue reading
Safety tips for Snorkeling with Dentures
Do you fear snorkeling because you’ve started wearing dentures? Well, it’s important to understand that your dentures should in no way be an excuse to keep you from the joy of snorkeling. However, you’ll always have to be a bit … Continue reading
Issues You May Face With Dental Crowns
Is it sensitivity that’s bothering you? People with dental crowns may experience sensitivity or some sort of discomfort in the beginning- especially when anesthesia starts wearing off after the procedure. In some cases, the crowned tooth is left with … Continue reading
Tooth Pain When Walking
Pain in the tooth can be throbbing or just mild sensitivity. Tooth pain while walking can be a result of the following: Tooth Decay The bacteria present in your saliva break down starches and sugar to produce an acid. This … Continue reading
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Athletic mouth guards and oral protection
Athletic mouth guards are actually plastic appliances that are typically worn while a person engages in recreational as well as athletic activities for protecting the teeth from traumatic events or loss while reducing the chances of developing jaw fractures. Mouth … Continue reading
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Benefits of Flossing
Dental floss is a thread or ribbon like object which is made up of various substances such as nylon, polyethylene, Teflon, etc. The basic purpose of a dental floss is proper cleaning of spaces between your teeth, by removing collected … Continue reading
4 Types of Full Dentures
4 Types of Full Dentures What are immediate dentures? Full dentures that are placed in the mouth right after teeth extractions are referred to as immediate dentures. The process involves taking impressions of the natural teeth to determine a proper … Continue reading
Why You Need Dental Implants
Why you need dental implants Dental implants are a long-lasting tooth replacement designed to match your natural tooth. Dental implants are permanent and do not shift or move. Advantages of Dental Implants Dental implants look and function like natural teeth. … Continue reading
Tips For Healthy Teeth
Tips for healthy teeth Taking care of your teeth is extremely important for maintaining good oral hygiene and a bright, white smile. Here are some tips that will not only help you keep your mouth healthy but will also maintain … Continue reading
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False Teeth: What Are Some Types?
What are the different types of false teeth available today? Dental Implants This option is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people look forward to getting a permanent solution for their missing teeth or loose-fitting dentures. The process involves … Continue reading
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Ever Heard of Denture Cushions?
Ever Heard of Denture Cushions? If you wear dentures, then you’ve most probably heard of denture cushions. Denture cushions are aimed at holding loose dentures in position through the formation of a vacuum grip between the gums and the dentures … Continue reading
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Xylitol and Your Oral Health
Xylitol and Your Oral Health Xylitol is basically a sugar alcohol, coming from birch bark and serving as an alternative sweetener. It can play an important role in the prevention of cavities and is often used by diabetics for sweetening … Continue reading
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Are You Familiar With The Term “Pontic”?
What Does Pontic Mean? In the world of dentistry, pontic refers to the option of replacing missing teeth by providing a solution that prevents further damage or dental problems. While there are a number of options available for patients, dentures … Continue reading
Is your crown made of gold?
Is your crown made of gold? There are different types of materials that are used for making dental crowns. There isn’t any specifically ideal material for preparing these crowns, the choice depends on a couple of factors like the tooth’s … Continue reading
All Ceramic Crowns Vs CEREC
Ceramic Crown Vs CEREC The most real-looking and aesthetic crowns are made up of porcelain only, and are typically known as all ceramic crowns. They are ideally closer to natural teeth in terms of appearance, shape and color. All ceramic … Continue reading
4 Things You Aren’t Doing For Your Periodontal Health
4 Things You Aren’t Doing For Your Periodontal Health The Do’s and Don’ts of Diet Eating a balanced diet isn’t just a matter of losing weight. The concept of maintaining proper nutrition in the body has in fact a lot … Continue reading
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Are Your False Teeth Causing Gum Pain?
Gum pain caused by false teeth False teeth usually come as dentures that are worn in the mouth to replace missing teeth. Many people who wear false teeth start experiencing gum pain after some time of wearing them. This could be … Continue reading
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Prevention
Prevent Baby Tooth Decay Nursing bottle mouth or baby bottle tooth decay occur when your child’s teeth are frequently exposed to sweet liquids for longer periods of time, typically breast milk, juice or formula at naptime or bedtime. But with … Continue reading
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Oral Care and Arthritis Pain
Oral Care and Arthritis Pain Research and studies have shown that the pain associated with arthritis can be alleviated to a great extent if the active gum disease is treated on time. This is particularly helpful in dealing with problems … Continue reading
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Why Are Pregnant Women More Prone To Cavities?
Cavities and Pregnancy The connection with the saliva As compared to women, the production of saliva in women is slow. Saliva plays an important role in cleaning the teeth and disinfecting the mouth, each time you eat something. If the … Continue reading
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Understanding Implants and Overlays
Implants and Overlays Despite following a strict routine of regular brushing and flossing, the teeth may break, crack, decay, or need repair. In case of a minor problem, the problem can be fixed by dental overlay; but a major flaw … Continue reading
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Fear Of Dentists-Sleep Dentistry Is Your Solution
Fear of Dentists Fear of visiting the dentist can be damaging for your teeth. People who experience dental problems early in their life often develop a fear of seeing the dentist. For people who avoid visiting the dentist because … Continue reading
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What Do You Know About Baby Teeth?
Facts About Baby Teeth Time of tooth eruption The most common timing of first tooth eruption is at about 6 months. The timing of tooth eruption varies greatly, teeth may be present at birth or the first tooth may appear at … Continue reading
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How To Take Care Of Your Dentures?
Taking proper care of your dentures is essential for making them fit better and last longer. Here are the following things that you can do to take care of your dentures: Clean Your Dentures Every Day: Brush your dentures every … Continue reading
Bulimia and Your Oral Health
What is Bulimia? Bulimia is a condition that causes the sufferer to uncontrollably binge on food. The sufferer typically uses at vomiting or the abuse of laxatives as a way of avoiding weight gain. In some cases, the sufferer even … Continue reading
Effects of Smoking on Your Teeth
Smoking is not good for your health but many people are unaware of the fact that smoking can also lead to various oral health conditions, including teeth staining. Stained teeth are common among people who smoke. You might see an … Continue reading
Pulpitis and toothache
Braces for kids Most parents and dentists agree that getting braces at a younger age is better than having the procedure done later in life. The treatment option is usually considered in the case of crooked teeth or dental problems … Continue reading
Braces Option for Kids
Braces for kids Most parents and dentists agree that getting braces at a younger age is better than having the procedure done later in life. The treatment option is usually considered in the case of crooked teeth or dental problems … Continue reading
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Toothbrush Safety: What Do You Know?
Toothbrush Hygiene Sharing is good… but, what about toothbrushes? So, you were taught to share everything but please, don’t apply the same rule to your toothbrush. Sharing your toothbrush could be a serious problem as you’ll actually be allowing someone … Continue reading
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Are your teeth cold sensitive?
Sensitive Teeth How often have you had an uncomfortable feeling after having that ice cream after dinner or enjoying the cocktail at the party? If your teeth hurt whenever you consume something cold, then the bad news is that you … Continue reading
4 Things Your Child Should Know About “Teeth-Healthy” Food Choices
Healthy teeth for your children Eat your greens As a parent, it is your job to make your child develop a habit and love for fruit and vegetables. Your child should preferably snack on fruits and veg with high water … Continue reading
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Debunking the Myths of Oral Health
“Cavity” is a children thing So, you still think that it’s just children who should worry about cavities? Well, the fact is that even if you have just a single natural tooth left, you can still be a victim of … Continue reading
Dairy Foods for Healthy Teeth
No doubt, milk is an excellent source of calcium and essential nutrients that our body needs. But it’s particularly beneficial for the health of our teeth and bones. The calcium in milk helps strengthen the tooth enamel (which is actually … Continue reading
Healthy Mouth: 3 Rules to Stick to This Season!
3 rules for a healthy mouth Rule # 1: Regular Brushing and Flossing No doubt, brushing and flossing is at top of the list. Why? By brushing your teeth on a regular basis, you’re making sure that countless oral health … Continue reading
Does Your Tooth Hurt When Walking?
Painful teeth when walking Just about every person experiences tooth ache at some point in their life. Whether it’s tooth sensitivity or an immensely painful oral condition, oral health issues may indicate serious internal health problems. And in some cases, … Continue reading
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What Do You Know About Pericoronitis?
Pericoronitis Are you experiencing inflammation or pain in your gums? Is it the back of your mouth that hurts? If so, then you should get yourself checked for an oral problem called pericoronitis. Even though this condition is quite common, … Continue reading
Tooth Sensitivity- All You Should Know
What is tooth sensitivity? Does eating an orange make you shout “ouch”? If so, then you might be suffering from tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is characterized by discomfort in your teeth that gets triggered by cold, hot, sour, or sweet … Continue reading
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Dental Braces-How to Brush and Floss?
Maintaining a good oral hygiene has become even more important for people who wear braces. Dental braces have small spaces where plaque and food particles get trapped, which if not cleaned, can lead to enamel staining as well as tooth … Continue reading
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How Are Sinus Infections Related To Toothaches?
A lot of people don’t know this but sinus infections can sometimes be related to toothaches. Basically, sinus infections result from factors like allergic reactions, nasal obstructions or bodily infections. However, sometimes, these infections result from an infection in the … Continue reading
Do You Have A Gummy Smile?
Many people aren’t comfortable when smiling because their pearly whites aren’t white enough. But for some people, a smile can be embarrassing because the look of their upper teeth becomes overshadowed by their gum tissue. If your upper teeth have … Continue reading
Teeth Whitening- How It Is Done
A healthy bright smile is always considered a confidence booster. But due to our lifestyle, having that perfect flashing smile has become difficult to maintain. Most people experience teeth stains very early in their life. Fortunately there’re a number of … Continue reading
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What Happens Inside Your Mouth?
In order to know the mechanism of dental decay, it is very important to learn about the processes going on inside the mouth. Some of them are listed below: Secretion of saliva: – Saliva is normally continuously secreted inside the … Continue reading
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Vitamin C Deficiency Promotes Gingivitis
Gingivitis Gum infections can occur due to a number of reasons, including poor nutrition. Lack of vitamin C can result in bleeding gums, which if left untreated, can lead to gum infection. Vitamin C helps your body maintain and repair … Continue reading
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Dental Flossers
Dental Flossers If you’re assisting a child with oral hygiene or if you do not like reaching into the back of your mouth, using a dental flosser is the best solution for you. A dental flosser is a piece of … Continue reading
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction – Foods To Avoid
Foods to avoid after tooth extraction After teeth extractions, it is very important to modify your behavior and your diet to accommodate the empty spaces where the wisdom teeth were present. The extraction of wisdom teeth requires you to limit … Continue reading
How Are Oral Care and Pregnancy Related?
Did you know that overlooking oral care can invite a great deal of trouble during your pregnancy? Permanent health issues for your baby may occur as a result of the ignorance of tooth issues during pregnancy. Many people don’t know … Continue reading
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How Is A gummy Smile Treated?
In most cases, the causes of gummy smile aren’t that serious. But, based on the factors contributing to the condition, there can be some serious underlying oral conditions. For instance, if a person is experiencing a gummy smile because of … Continue reading
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Which Type of Dental Floss Would You Use?
No doubt, flossing is the simplest way of ensuring that your teeth are healthy. Unfortunately, most people overlook the benefits of flossing because they think that brushing their teeth or rinsing the mouth with mouthwash is just enough. But the … Continue reading
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Receding Gums – Causes
What causes receding gums? There are various factors that can lead to receding gums, including: Your genes According to a number of studies, 30% of people may develop gum disease despite the fact that they maintain a good oral hygiene. … Continue reading
Oral Care Tips For Kids
Teaching daily oral care to your kids will help them prevent tooth decay as well as other serious oral health conditions. Here are some oral care tips for your kids: Oral Hygiene Kids should brush their teeth twice a day … Continue reading
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HPV Virus-All You Need To Know
Infection with HPV or human papilloma virus can cause warts or lesions on the tongue, tonsils or soft palate. Teens as well as sexually active women who are 25 years old or younger have an increased risk of developing HPV … Continue reading
Geographic Tongue-What You Should Know
Geographic tongue is characterized by a condition that affects the surface of the tongue. Normally, your tongue is covered with pinkish-white tiny bumps (papillae). With this condition, patches on the tongue’s surface are missing bumps and appear as red smooth … Continue reading
Dietary Habits For Dental Decay
Eating healthy may help you lose weight but it has more significance in terms of your oral health. Did you know that the consumption of essential nutrients can help fight dental decay? When talking about diet and nutrition, calcium is … Continue reading
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How Zinc and Citric Acid Affect Your Teeth?
How does Zinc affect Your Teeth? People who consume zinc in sufficient amounts naturally have certain amount of zinc in their teeth, saliva and even in the plaque. Research has shown that the accumulations of zinc that develop before the … Continue reading
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Oral Care for Children with Autism
Being a parent or caretaker of special children is not an easy job. And when you’re upbringing an autistic child, things can be a lot more challenging. What many parents aren’t aware of is the fact that children with autism … Continue reading
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Taking Care of Your Teething Baby
When your child is experiencing the teething stage, he’s actually having his baby teeth coming up. The whole process can cause a certain level of discomfort while accompanying signs like sensitivity in gums, drooling, sleeping issues as well as fussiness. … Continue reading
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Tooth Extraction-When to Start Eating?
At times, teeth become so much decayed or affected that they require an extraction. Dentists at Brighton Implant Clinic always give instructions and follow-up advice to patients regarding the eating habits after they have undergone the extraction procedure. But, how … Continue reading
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Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth-Are You Doing It The Right Way?
So you’re all happy and excited to see your baby’s teeth starting to come in. But, are you doing enough to offer complete oral care for making sure that your child’s adult teeth come in healthy too? What most parents … Continue reading
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How Does Nutrition Deficiency Affect Your Oral Health?
What many people don’t know or seem to understand is the fact that bacteria present in their mouths are actively busy in converting the foods consumed into acids, particularly sugars along with starches. Now, these bacteria, food particles, acid as … Continue reading
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How Will Your Dentist Do Bonding?
Dentists usually start with using a shade guide for the selection of the most appropriate color to match your tooth’s color. And if needed, the tooth will be shaped with a drill, which will be followed by etching the tooth’s … Continue reading
Fizzy Drinks and Your Teeth
Each day, we consume at least a glass or two of soda without thinking about the risks it poses to our oral as well as overall health. Most sodas contain sugar, which is actively involved in the development of tooth … Continue reading
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The connection between eating habits and dental cavities
Just about everyone broods about the development of cavities but a very few people take the right steps to prevent cavities. What you need to realize is that your lifestyle and eating habits are connected to your chances of developing … Continue reading
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Understanding How Babies Develop Teeth
Baby teeth play an important role in helping a child take his first steps towards talking a well as chewing foods. What concerns most parents is actually the time frame for the growth of baby teeth, which could be normal … Continue reading
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Sensitive Toothpaste For Sensitive Teeth
People usually experience sensitive teeth after undergoing a dental treatment. If you’ve sensitive teeth, then eating, drinking, brushing and flossing can result in sharp pain in the teeth. People with sensitive teeth should use sensitive toothpaste that is specially designed … Continue reading
Chronic Bad Breath-What You Can Do
Bad breath is embarrassing and is often considered difficult to get rid of. Bad breath or halitosis occurs due to bacteria in your mouth. People experiencing chronic bad breath are required to consult an experienced dentist at a dental implant … Continue reading
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Alcoholism and Dental Care
How alcohol effects your oral health If you’re an alcoholic or know someone who has an alcohol addiction, then what you’re about to read is very important. Telling your dentist about this addiction is extremely important for ensuring safe treatment … Continue reading
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Dysphagia – All You Need To Know
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is a condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing and it usually occurs due to neurological conditions such as depression, dementia and stroke. People with dysphagia have a greater likelihood of developing pneumonia, therefore additional modifications as … Continue reading
Benefits of A Healthy Mouth
Healthy Smile Taking proper care of your gums and teeth not only helps you maintain a bright, Hollywood smile but it also helps prevent various medical conditions. A healthy mouth is connected with a healthy body. Here are some benefits … Continue reading
Teeth Whitening Strips
Teeth Whitening Strips Teeth whitening strips are the modern day invention that produce miraculous results for people using them. These strips provide a superior and less messy whitening system for your teeth. Teeth whitening strips are flexible, thin, clear pieces … Continue reading
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Neutropenia Increases Your Likelihood Of Developing Oral Infections
Patients of neutropenia don’t have a normal level of white blood cells known as neutrophils. Neutrophils are cells that fight off bacterial infections. The causes of neutropenia include: Congenital disorders Cancer or other conditions damaging bone marrow Autoimmune diseases that … Continue reading
Night time Oral Hygiene
Following oral health care habits throughout the day is not enough to keep your teeth and gums healthy. You should keep in mind that maintaining oral health at night is also very important to keep your smile bright. According to … Continue reading
What is Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom tooth extraction is characterized by a surgical procedure where one wisdom tooth or more than one wisdom teeth are removed. The four permanent teeth at your mouth’s top and bottom back corners are known as wisdom teeth. Normally, the … Continue reading
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How Does Flossing Help With Bad Breath?
How Does Flossing Help With Bad Breath? There are so many reasons to floss your teeth that it just seems impossible to ignore the importance of flossing on a regular basis. So, add another reason to your list of the … Continue reading
Oral Health and Ageing
Many people don’t seem to understand that oral health in ageing years isn’t just about maintaining good teeth. In fact, ageing brings about a number of changes to the oral cavity just as it affects the other parts and systems … Continue reading
Cavities-Are They Contagious?
Conditions like chickenpox and colds are contagious, but you’ll be surprised to know that even cavities can be contagious. Eating a lot of sugar-laden candies isn’t the only cause of cavities. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria feed on the food … Continue reading
What Do You Know About Bonding?
Bonding is basically a dental procedure that involves using a tooth-colored resin or plastic for repairing the teeth. The procedure can be applied on teeth that have decay, are chipped or broken and/or experience discoloration. This particular dental procedure is … Continue reading
Smoking and Your Oral Health
The effects of smoking on your oral health Besides the connection between tobacco and stroke, heart disease, cancer (particularly throat and lung cancers) and emphysema, smoking can cause the following dental health problems: Tooth discoloration Bad breath Inflammation of the … Continue reading
What Do You Know About Tooth Decay?
Did you know that tooth decay comes in different forms and types? Tooth Decay in Young Children Young children usually experience a special kind of decay that has been categorized as early childhood caries or baby bottle tooth decay by … Continue reading
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What is Black, Hairy Tongue?
Black, hairy tongue is characterized by a painless, benign (harmless) oral condition wherein the tongue looks furry and dark in color. Black tongue occurs due to bacteria overgrowth in the mouth. Symptoms of Black, Hairy Tongue: Brown, black or yellow … Continue reading
What Are Fissure Sealants?
Fissure sealants are protective coatings for your teeth. Sealants are applied on the chewing surfaces of your molars and premolars. They are applied on the back teeth because these areas are more likely to experience the development of cavities. Basically, … Continue reading
Ptyalism and Pregnancy
Ptyalism refers to excessive saliva. The condition can occur in any person, but it is very common among pregnant women, especially at the time of their first trimester. According to an experienced dentist at Brighton Implant Clinic, pregnant women experiencing … Continue reading
Nutrition Tips For Your Teeth
Healthy Teeth Eating a healthy diet is not only beneficial for your body, but it also helps you maintain a healthy mouth. Nutrition is extremely important for the cleanliness and health of your mouth, teeth and gums. Here are some … Continue reading
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Average cost of tooth implants
Evaluating tooth implant costs In life, we are faced with the fear of losing teeth at some point; this happens either in old age as we are bound to lose teeth through wear and tear, through accidents, diseases and in … Continue reading
Why Are Dental Sealants Used?
As most people may already know, dental sealants are protective coatings for your teeth that are applied on the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars. Now, these sealants are used to address a number of dental problems. One of the … Continue reading
Dry Mouth-What You Should Know
Dry mouth This is characterized by a condition wherein there is lack of enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. You can experience a dry mouth when you are upset, stressed or nervous. But if you mostly have a dry … Continue reading
Are Dental Implants Safe
Are Dental Implants Safe? A dental implant is a metallic root of a tooth that is placed in the bone of your jaw by a dental implant dentist and allowed to heal in the bone for a period of time … Continue reading
Prosthodontic Treatment
What is Prosthodontic Treatment ? Prosthodontic or restorative dentistry focuses on replacing or repairing missing teeth by making use of a number of methods and restorations including dental bridges, full dentures, partial dentures, dental implants and crowns. Your dentist may … Continue reading
What Is Tooth Discolouration?
For most people, nothing can be worse than having an unattractive smile, which is often caused by discoloured teeth. Tooth discolouration may occur because of stains on the surface of your teeth or because of certain tooth material changes. Here … Continue reading
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What Are Your Chances of Getting Oral Cancer?
There are a number of risk factors that determine your likelihood of developing oral cancer: Gender Did you know that men are two times more likely to develop oral cancer as compared to women? Moreover, men who have crossed their … Continue reading
Gum Disease – What Are The Warning Signs?
Gum Disease Gum disease or periodontal disease is among the major factors that result in tooth loss among adults. However, periodontal disease is preventable and can be treated by maintaining a good oral hygiene and medications, in case it is … Continue reading
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How to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Sensitive Teeth Here are some steps that you can take to prevent sensitive teeth: 1. Maintain proper dental hygiene Properly brushing and flossing your teeth are the most important steps of maintaining your oral hygiene. Cleaning all parts of mouth … Continue reading
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Mouthguard – What You Should Know
Mouth guards A mouth guard is an appliance composed of plastic and is worn in recreational and athletic activities to protect the teeth from injury or trauma. According to an experienced dentist at Brighton Implant Clinic, people participating in sport … Continue reading
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Poor Oral Hygiene Linked With Poor Diet
How Poor Diet effects your teeth Foods that have high sugar content are among the major causes of gum inflammation and cavities. Many of us busy workaholics skip breakfast and pick up a cup of coffee and a doughnut when … Continue reading
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Brushing For Oral Health
Importance of brushing for your oral health Understand the basics of brushing techniques and how brushing your teeth the right way can promote oral health. Simple dental habits like brushing and flossing the teeth can help you get the Hollywood … Continue reading
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How To Make Sure That the Infant is getting Enough Fluoride
Taking Care of Your Infant’s Teeth Unfortunately, not many parents understand that proper oral care should ideally initiate from the early years of their child’s life. Even before the first teeth start to emerge, there are factors that have an … Continue reading
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Oral Cancer – All You Should Know
Oral Cancer – All You Should Know What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is characterized by a condition wherein cancer develops in any part of the mouth, back of the throat or lips. Who is at a Risk of Developing … Continue reading
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Maintaining Proper Dental Health
Maintaining Proper Dental Health Maintaining proper oral hygiene helps prevent plaque build-up, which is the major cause of all the dental health conditions. Due to poor dental hygiene, bacteria accumulates on the surface of your teeth. These bacteria demineralize the … Continue reading
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What Causes Cavities?
What Causes Cavities? Cavities are among the most common dental health conditions; however cavities can be easily prevented if you brush and floss your teeth daily. People who don’t maintain proper dental hygiene are at a higher risk of developing … Continue reading
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What Is Periodontitis?
What Is Periodontitis? Periodontitis is characterized by a gum infection which destroys the soft tissue as well as the bone supporting your teeth. This dental condition can lead to tooth loss or even worse, a greater risk for developing heart … Continue reading
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Gingivitis – How You Can Prevent It
Gingivitis – How You Can Prevent It Gingivitis is characterized by a condition in which there is a mild form of gum disease which causes redness, irritation and inflammation (swelling) of the gums. Because this condition can be mild, you … Continue reading
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Are You Worried Because Of Bad Breath?
Are You Worried Because Of Bad Breath? Bad breath is embarrassing and might lead to anxiety. There is no wonder stores are full of gum, mouthwashes, mints and other mouth freshening products made to fight off this embarrassing condition. But … Continue reading
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Why Choose Dental Implants
Why Choose Dental Implants Many people suffer from tooth loss caused by tooth decay, trauma and gum disease. Some patients unfortunately are born without some permanent teeth. Missing teeth can greatly affect ones lifestyle as it reduces your confidence to … Continue reading
Why you should have dental insurance
Why You Should Have a Dental Insurance? Keeping your teeth healthy is just as important as keeping other parts of your body healthy. When it comes to dental care, your dentist will help you to look after and maintain healthy … Continue reading
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Teeth-on-4 dental implants
Teeth-on-4 At a meeting in 2005 held by the The British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry it was estimated that 11 million people living in the UK wear dentures. These dentures include both partial and full dentures. Removable … Continue reading
Affordable dental implants
Dental implant treatment can help you replace missing teeth. Dental implants are made of titanium and are placed into the jaw bone during a small operation. The treatment can be carried out under local anaesthetic or sedation. The treatment itself … Continue reading
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Bad teeth
Dental health is no doubt an important part of general health and wellbeing. Daily brushing and regular visits to your dentist will ensure that natural teeth as long as possible. Plaque builds up naturally on teeth and if left on … Continue reading
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treatment of a single missing premolar tooth
Dental implant treatment today is considered as an extremely effective and predictable means of replacing missing teeth. The most common causes for tooth loss in adulthood are : dental decay which causes the tooth to break due to becoming undermined. … Continue reading
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Which crowns are best ?
In dentistry a crown is used to rebuild or strengthen a broken or compromised tooth. Crowns can also be used in order to improve the shape and appearance of a natural tooth. As the word describes a crown is fitted … Continue reading
Treatment planning.
The first appointment when seeing an implant dentist is a very important part of the whole dental implant treatment. Usually this initial assessment is where the dentist will listen to the problems you may be facing with missing or damaged … Continue reading
Why do I need bone augmentation ?
When we lose natural teeth, the bone around the tooth shrinks. If you have lost a tooth due to gum disease, the bone around the root will have resorbed over time and this will ultimately have been the cause of … Continue reading
One or Two stage implant surgery ?
Dental implants are widely used today to replace missing teeth. Generally the surgical procedure when placing implants can be done in two ways. One Stage Implant surgery. In this case the implant is placed into the bone, if there is … Continue reading
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missing tooth
If you have a missing tooth you have probably heard your dentist give you the dreaded news then followed by a complex list of alternatives of replacing the missing tooth. It is important to replace missing teeth as soon as … Continue reading
What type of dental implant system ?
This is a common question which patients ask us. Lets explain what makes up a dental implant and then we will explain briefly some differences between different implant systems. A dental implant usually consists of three parts. the dental … Continue reading
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implant retained bridgework
If you have missing teeth and are considering replacing them with fixed dental implants ? Today we have an example of a patient who came to see our clinic to replace 3 missing teeth on the lower right side of … Continue reading
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what is a healing abutment ?
A healing abutment is commonly used in dental implant treatment. The implant itself is placed into the jaw bone however it depends on several factors of how the implant is then left to heal during the osseo integration phase. Usually … Continue reading
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how long do dental implants last
Many patients ask me how long do dental implants last. Well it can vary from person to person depending on several factors. Firstly its important that the implant is placed correctly. The implant placement should ideally be placed into good … Continue reading
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Am I too old for dental implants?
Is there any age limit for having dental implant treatment ? Due to medical advancements the average population is living longer and meaning that more people may experience the need for long term permanent fixed teeth. In the past removable … Continue reading
What is root canal treatment ?
If you have experienced acute dental pain and seen your dentist you have probably heard the words that ….you may need a root canal treatment or endodontic treatment. What is a root canal treatment or endodontic treatment? Our natural teeth … Continue reading
fixed dental implant bridge or overdenture on implants ?
If you are considering dental implant treatment to replace all of the upper or lower teeth you have the option of choosing fixed teeth on implants or a denture on implants ( known as an overdenture on implants) Lets … Continue reading
Discoloured Anterior Tooth ?
have you ever wondered why some teeth may appear darker than normal ? Natural teeth have a blood supply , this means that each and every natural tooth in our mouths have a separate artery and vein which are connected … Continue reading
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a condition that can occur in some individuals, it is a reaction to some of the harmful bacteria that can be found in dental plaque. it is very important to look after your teeth and gums … Continue reading
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Why do I need to floss?
Good oral hygiene has a very important role to play, not only to keep your teeth and gums healthy, but there is also some evidence to suggest that unhealthy gums could be a contributing factor in some systematic diseases, … Continue reading
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Discoloured Teeth ?
Did you know that Tetracycline antibiotic can cause long term permanent tooth discolouration? Tetracycline has been used in the past for curing a variety of illnesses however it discolours teeth permanently if it is given to children while the … Continue reading
All-On-6 Dental Implants
The all on 4 dental implant solution has recently become well known in the dental implant world. Dr Paulo Malo of Malo Clinic in Lisbon claims to have been the pioneer of this dental implant treatment although some evidence exists … Continue reading