2017

  • How Long Do Braces Take to Straighten Teeth?


    If you are considering getting braces to straighten your smile, you may be wondering how long they will need to stay in place. Unfortunately, there is no single answer to the question of how long braces take to work, as the treatment length depends on the starting positions of your teeth, your age, and the type of braces you choose. Here are some helpful guidelines that could help you work out a rough estimage of how long you will need to wear your braces.
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  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry


    The term ''cosmetic'' may conjure up different feelings in different people, and might mean glamorous to some and construed to mean something frivolous in others. However, when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, this shouldn't be the case. Why? Because cosmetic dentistry can go way beyond just giving you a pretty smile. In this article, you'll find some of the reasons why you should give cosmetic dentistry services a consideration. 1.    Boosting your confidence
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  • Don't Let These Misconceptions Keep You From Visiting the Dentist


    Visiting the dentist is probably no one's favourite way to spend an afternoon, but of course it's necessary in order to keep your mouth and teeth healthy. While visiting a dentist may not be very pleasant, there are some common misconceptions about dental visits that might make a person even more hesitant to keep their appointments. Note a few of those misconceptions here, so you're sure to visit your dentist when needed and as often as needed for good oral health.
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  • Can Teeth Whitening Be Used to Hide Thinning Tooth Enamel?


    Tooth whitening treatments have been shown to cause enamel erosion when used too much. As tooth enamel erodes, the underlying layer of dentin, which is yellow in colour, becomes more visible. However, when used responsibly, teeth whitening kits and strips can remove stains from the surface of teeth. What whitening treatments cannot do, however, is reverse or cover up thinning enamel. If you have been wondering whether you should attempt to hide your enamel loss with whitening treatments, you should know that whitening will not give you the results you require.
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  • Surgical Dental Treatment: Understanding the Anaesthesia Options


    Dental surgery is essential for numerous conditions affecting the teeth and the supporting structures. The common forms of dental restoration which require surgical intervention include root canal therapy, complicated tooth extraction, insertion of dental prosthetics and periodontal treatment. In general, the success achieved through dental surgery is high. However, the prospect of these procedures can be painful and mentally stressful for patients. Therefore, dentists have excellent pain management and anti-anxiety anaesthetic products and processes.
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  • Return Some Uniformity to Your Smile: When a Single Tooth Is Discoloured


    Sometimes your teeth might not be as white as you like, and yet there should be a uniformity of colour when you smile. A single discoloured tooth can really stand out when you smile, and this can naturally make you feel self conscious. You might have learned to live with it, but you really don't have to. The shade of the tooth doesn't necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with its structural integrity, and yet the aesthetics can be displeasing.
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  • Are Same-Day Dental Crowns Right for You?


    If you have a tooth that is chipped, cracked or otherwise severely damaged, you might want to have it covered with a dental crown. A crown, or cap, is a type of covering that is put over a tooth and glued into place. Getting crowns is a very common dental procedure, and these crowns are typically not noticeable, so friends and family won't realize that you've gotten this procedure done.
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  • Why Is it So Important to Prevent Tartar Building Up on Your Dental Implants?


    Plaque is a colourless film of bacteria and sugars, and it helps cause decay and other oral health issues. When plaque is mixed with the minerals in your saliva and allowed to calcify, it becomes tartar, which fixes to your teeth and can only be removed by a dental professional. This is why it's so important to brush natural teeth each day. However, not many people are aware of the fact that tartar can develop on implant dentures just as easily as it does on natural teeth.
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