Dental Tips & Info
We all have our own unique smile which adds to our individuality. Though not everyone is happy with their smile, particularly when they feel their smile is ‘gummy’. A gummy smile is when excess gum shows under the upper lip and the teeth appear too short in relation to the gums. Ideally, only a couple
Cleaning between your teeth, or ‘interdental’ cleaning, is just as important as brushing the tooth surfaces. However, estimates have shown that around 3 out of 4 adults don’t clean between their teeth each day, placing them at an increased risk of tooth decay, gum disease and halitosis (bad breath). At Easter particularly, when snacking
As we head into the summer season we naturally need to keep hydrated and begin consuming more beverages. So it is a good time to be mindful of what we drink and how it might be affecting our teeth. Two of the most serious impacts on our teeth comes from consuming sugary or fizzy carbonated
Forget expensive night creams and lotions, the answer to a more youthful appearance might just lay with a visit to your dentist. There are a plethora of products out there for every skin and beauty concern, so it comes as no surprise that the anti-ageing market is big business. Whether it’s reducing lines and wrinkles,
Teething time often means a cranky baby, irritability, flushed cheeks, and sore, red little gums. Regardless of your teething experience, what can you do now – and in the future – as baby teeth emerge? And how do you best look after these baby teeth? How can I help my baby cope with teething? Baby
Smiling releases endorphins1 to our brain which boosts our mood and happiness – in fact, when we smile, others see us as being younger than we are2. So, having white teeth not only improves self-confidence, but boosts other people’s perception of us as well. Often the colour or appearance of teeth prevents people from smiling,
They may not wear capes, battle baddies by the cover of night or know how to fly, but as far as childhood heroes are concerned, your local dentist ought to be up there with the best. They fight cavities, obliterate plaque, help prevent decay and polish little teeth with impressive efficiency. So why should your
Cavities are a total party pooper. One minute you’re feasting your way through a Sunday roast, and the next you’re clutching your mouth in agony, looking for an emergency dentist appointment. It goes without saying that your daily brushing, flossing and rinsing routine (paired with twice-yearly dentist visits) are essential for your teeth no matter
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the inflammation and infection of the gums. Gum disease can occur where there is a build-up of plaque and tartar (calculus) on teeth which houses harmful bacteria. The best way to avoid gum disease is by establishing good oral hygiene patterns, cleaning and flossing your teeth daily to prevent
Do you put off going to the dentist because you think it might hurt, or you hate the sound of the drill? Many patients avoid having their dental work done because they are nervous about it. It may be related to personal experience, experiences of others you’ve overheard, or exposure to books and movies that
