2017

  • Smile Bright Like a Diamond: How to Achieve Whiter Teeth

    It's been calculated that people in the millennial generation will take around 25,000 photographs of themselves over a lifetime. With all these pictures floating around the web, and as people grow accustomed to the idea of being immortalised on film so much more often, it is only natural that standards people hold themselves to will change. One such example is the necessity to have a pearly-white smile. Taking great care of your teeth and having a strong oral hygiene routine in itself won't necessarily result in that bright white colour—so how exactly is this to be achieved?
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  • Children's Dentistry: 3 Common Problems Paediatric Dentists Handle Every Day

    Proper dental care is a practice that should be inculcated at an early age. Taking your child to see a paediatric dentist on a regular basis goes a long way in ensuring they maintain proper oral health, and it also helps them steer clear of dental problems, which may become more severe over time if left unattended.  Here's a rundown of some common issues that children's dentistry professionals deal with every day:
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  • 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting a Family Dentist

    Think about having one dentist from the time your first tooth showed through adulthood. Wonderful isn't it? Well, this is not just active imagination. You can make this happen for your children. Again, how does having a one-stop shop for all your family's dental requirements resonate with you? As you ponder on that, here are some of the benefits associated with having a family dentist. Anticipation of Dental Problems Hereditary gum problems or trending tooth complications are easy to spot and treat when you are visiting the same family dentist.
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  • Quick Tips for Caring for Your False Teeth

    When you first have dentures, you'll feel like you have a new lease on life. Suddenly talking, chewing and swallowing become easier, allowing you to feel as you did when all your healthy teeth were in place. Should you want the joys of false teeth to continue, you need to take care of them. Fortunately, doing this isn't difficult. Give them a rinse after eating After each meal, rinse your dentures and free them of food and other debris.
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  • Signs Your Child Needs to See a Dentist

    Tooth decay and dental complaints in children are relatively common, yet they're also easy to prevent. When you remain vigilant about your child's oral health, you can protect their teeth for their adult years. Looking out for the signs your child needs to see a dentist can help you do this. They're six months old It may sound crazy, but exposing your child to the dental environment from a young age allows them to adjust to it.
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  • Don't Grin and Bear It: How to Cope with Broken and Knocked-Out Teeth

    Broken and knocked-out teeth are more common than you may think.  All it takes is a nasty fall against an unforgiving surface - but thankfully, with dental assistance, these emergencies need not result in permanent, irreparable damage.  So long as you know how to respond in the first instance after this happens, you stand a good chance of not only saving your smile, but also keeping the chipped or broken tooth.
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  • How Adults Wearing Dental Braces Can Maintain Good Oral Hygiene and Keep Their Appliances in Good Shape

    Like many other adult dental patients, you may not fancy the idea of having to wear braces, but that might be the only effective way to move your teeth into proper alignment. If your dentist has determined that you are eligible for dental braces, you might be wondering about how you can maintain proper dental hygiene while wearing braces and keep the orthodontic appliances in tiptop condition. Here are some useful tips you should follow to achieve these goals.
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  • 4 Medications Which Can Damage Your Oral Health

    Many people do not realise that common medications could be harming their dental health. Below is a guide to 4 drugs which could be causing damage to your teeth and gums. Antacids Antacids often contain high levels of sugar. The sugar is added so that the chewable tablets taste pleasant. However, this sugar will coat your teeth and provide an ideal food source for bacteria. Antacids can also cause your mouth to become dry, which creates the perfect environment for bacteria growth and can result in tooth decay.
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  • Dental Health Issues That You Should Protect Yourself From As You Age

    As people age, the body goes through various changes which can sometimes give rise to new health problems. Among the issues that you may experience as you get older is deterioration in your overall oral health. However, unlike most health problems, you may not be aware of oral issues until they have become drastic. Read on to find out some of the oral problems that you may be exposed so that you can take the right measures to protect yourself from them.
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