2016

  • Avoid These Foods If You Have Sensitive Teeth

    The holiday season is here with us. Most households prepare the biggest meals of the year at this time. If you have sensitive teeth, you need to keep off certain foods. Holiday buffets make it easy to trigger teeth sensitivity or even make it worse. Here are some of the foods you need to either avoid or limit your intake of: Vinaigrette salad dressings Eating salads is healthy after filling up on holiday sides such as stuffing, ham, and turkey.
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  • Reality Check: Dispelling Some Common Myths Regarding Front Teeth Veneers

    Your front teeth have such a great impact on your smile and facial appearance that you cannot afford to do nothing when they get badly discoloured, broken, crooked or misaligned or when they develop some unsightly gaps between them. Dental veneers are specifically designed to remedy the aforementioned dental problems. As the number of people seeking front teeth veneers continues to go up, it is important to understand correct information regarding this type of dental treatment, as there are so many misconceptions being spread around.
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  • Lost Tooth? Here's What You Can Do

    Luckily, dentistry is sophisticated enough that tooth loss in not as common in adults, but sometimes it does happen. This is usually due to severe periodontal disease, injury to the mouth, extensive fractures or extreme dental cavities. If you've lost one or more teeth and you're not sure what to do, read on for some options on how to fill the gaps (or not) with cosmetic dentistry procedures. Leave it alone
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  • What Is a Denture Reline and Why Are They Necessary?

    The base of your denture rests directly on the gums, no matter the type of denture that you wear. The tissue that it rests on is called the edentulous ridge, and your denture needs to fit along it securely in order to remain comfortable and effective. Unfortunately, the gum tissue will change over time, shrinking because it no longer needs to support the roots of lost teeth. The shrinkage will mostly occur in the first couple of months after your teeth have been lost, but it's a process that will continue indefinitely.
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  • How Cone Beam Scanners Are Revolutionising Your Dental Experience

    If you're considering any cosmetic dentistry work you should know that dentists have been investing in revolutionary new technology to make your experience far more pleasant and their work far more accurate. How does cone beam technology help in this regard? Small and Practical Typical CT scanners are very large pieces of equipment and are far too bulky and impractical for use in any dentist's office. However, the latest cone beam CT scanners are quite the opposite.
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  • How to look polished without make-up

    Wearing make-up is a quick and effective way to look polished and chic. However, the process of applying and removing so many products each day can be both time consuming and inconvenient. Here are a few ways you can look your best without having to rely on cosmetics. Keep your skin in good condition Foundation is often touted as many women's favourite make-up product. The reason for this is simple;  a clear, smooth and even-toned complexion instantly makes you look healthier, younger and more radiant.
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  • 3 Times When Tiredness is More Than Just Lack of Sleep

    Do you suffer from tiredness that never seems to go away, no matter how much sleep you get? It's possible that a health condition is interfering with the way your mind or body functions, causing you to feel unusually tired. Here are three conditions that could make you feel tired, even after a long string of early nights. 1. Sleep Apnoea If your problem is sleep apnoea, you may not be the only person in your household suffering from tiredness.
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  • Dental Crowns Explained

    Dental crowns are an effective way to aesthetically treat damaged or crooked teeth that have been the subject of plaque, tartar, gum disease or impact. Crowns are essentially covers that fit over the tooth and are fixed in place with a special adhesive. Various consultations are required to discuss the material that you wish to use, and to colour match the crown with your existing teeth. It's important to discuss any crown with a qualified dentist beforehand as the procedure differs depending on the type of crown used, but also there are some long-term implications that are involved and need to be considered.
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  • Chewing Gum Can Help You Prevent Tooth Decay

    It is common to hear someone say that chewing gums is not good for your teeth. In fact, many people believe so. While there is some element of truth in that statement, not all gums are capable of destroying your teeth. Sugarless gums are actually good for your teeth since they prevent tooth decay; research has it that a twenty-minute chew after eating can go a long way in preventing decay.
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  • How You Can Beat Periapical Abscess At Home

    An abscess is an infection that is usually characterized by a pus-filled swell in or around the tooth. If the swell occurs between the gum and the tooth, the abscess is known as periodontal abscess. But if it occurs inside the tooth, it is known as periapical abscess. A periapical abscess is caused by nerves that are dying or nerves that are already dead. The nerves die due to different factors such as extensive tooth decay, a blow to the tooth, or tooth trauma caused by clenching and grinding of teeth.
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