2019

  • The Cosmetic and Protective Benefits of Composite Bonding for Gum Recession

    Have you noticed that one or more of your teeth have gum recession? When gum tissue around a tooth recedes, not only are your teeth more vulnerable to tooth decay, but they are also less attractive. And, while in the case of minor gum recession, your gum tissue may return to normal, the same is not true for severe gum recession. This is where composite bonding comes in useful. Composite Resin Can Protect Your Teeth Roots
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  • Key Tips for Maintaining and Cleaning Dental Plates

    Dental braces are designed to correct teeth issues, and unlike the widespread belief that braces produce the best results in growing children, dentists recognize that grownups can benefit immensely from braces as well. However, this is only possible with the right approach, and that is why dentists usually follow up braces treatment with dental plates. Dental plates play an integral role in ensuring your teeth remain in place after the braces are removed.
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  • Do You Wear Dentures? You Need to Be on the Lookout for Denture-Related Stomatitis

    What does the term denture-related stomatitis actually suggest? Clearly, it's a condition limited to those who wear dentures, but it has nothing to do with your stomach. It's, in fact, a candida infection (which is a yeast-based fungus) caused by the dentures making improper contact with the mucous membrane in your mouth. While you obviously have to wear your dentures, how can they be making improper contact with the underlying tissues?
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  • Here's How to Look After Your Dentures

    Although not an exact match for your missing real teeth, dentures also need proper care and cleaning. This aids in removing stains, tartar and plaque and retaining their shape over the course of normal use.  Use the following care and maintenance tips to keep them in good working condition and keep your mouth healthy. Regular Breaks Dentists recommend giving your gums and mouth a break from the dentures on a daily basis, usually when you go to sleep.
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  • Why You Should Never Take Shortcuts When Trying to Get Your Teeth Straightened

    The Internet is a marvellous tool, and you will have no doubt spent many a long hour searching for a solution to your particular problem. It's a great resource and can often save you a lot of time while providing the fix that you were looking for. However, it's not always best to trust the information that you find online, especially when it comes to your dental health. For example, you may have been advised to take shortcuts to try and straighten your teeth, as some so-called "
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  • 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Thermoplastic Mouth Guards In 2019

    So you've set a New Year's resolution to be more active and healthy. You've even decided to buy new cleats and return to the rugby pitch. But have you considered how to protect your teeth moving forward? Many contact sports expose players to the risk of blows near the mouth. Luckily, mouth guards absorb this impact and protect your teeth from damage. For many years, mouth guards have been made from a flexible material called ethylene.
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  • How Mouthguards Reduce the Risk of Concussion in Contact Sports

    In addition to mouthguards minimising the risk of tooth loss, cracked teeth or damaged jawbones, this equipment also reduces the risk of an athlete suffering from a concussion. Concussions are a leading cause of injury in many athletes around the country. They significantly affect your health and can result in long-term complications if not effectively treated. Luckily, wearing a custom-fitted and properly manufactured mouthguard can absorb impact to the lower jaw and base of the skull while you are playing contact sports.
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