2016

  • Demineralisation: What You Need To Know

    Enamel is the substance which forms the outer layer of your teeth. It helps to protect the sensitive tissues and pulp which form the inner part of each tooth. The minerals from which enamel is formed help to create a very resilient barrier. However, enamel is susceptible to progressive demineralisation. Demineralisation is the first step towards the formation of a cavity in the tooth. Below is a brief guide to the causes of demineralisation, its impact upon your dental health and the treatment options available to combat it.
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  • Dental Care and Your ADHD Child

    If you have a child with ADD or ADHD, there are no doubt many challenges in your everyday life that you have to face head on. A common challenge is convincing your ADD/ADHD child of the importance of taking care of his or her teeth. Indeed, a 2007 study found that children with ADHD were more likely to have poor oral health behaviours than neuro-typical children. Luckily, there are things you can do to instill good dental care habits in your child; read on for some tips that will make this minefield easier and more manageable for both you and your child.
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  • 4 Signs You're a Good Candidate for Dental Veneers

    Dental veneers are just one type of dental implants available for patients. They give patients the chance to improve their smile, getting back something they lost maybe due to poor oral hygiene or mouth trauma. Not everyone will be suitable for the veneers. Here are four signs that make you a good candidate. Your Teeth Are Straight  They don't need to be perfect, but having moderately straight teeth will make you more suitable for this type of dental implants.
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  • 2 Social Places To Avoid After Laser Tooth Whitening

    Patients often have to part with relatively huge sums of money for laser tooth whitening. In a large number of cases, such patients are often more than satisfied with the end result of this cosmetic dental procedure. With this in mind, it is important for patients who've had their teeth whitened to understand what it takes to maintain the results from their dental procedure. This article discusses two social places that patients should avoid after having their teeth whitened.
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  • Easy Ways to Keep Your Braces Clean

    When you have braces, you will need to be careful about what you eat and how you care for them. Keeping them clean is sometimes a challenge in the beginning, but with these tips, you will be well on your way to clean and well maintained braces. Rinse Your Mouth More Often  One of the simplest ways to keep your braces clean between meals is to rinse your mouth often. You may not always have access to a toothbrush or dental floss, but you can always rinse away food debris.
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  • What Should I Do If I Damage A Dental Crown?

    Dental crowns are strong, but they aren't indestructible. Sometimes a seemingly small act, such as biting down or grinding your teeth together, can cause them to crack. A broken or loose dental crown isn't serious; however, the exposed tooth and gums could become quite sensitive and painful. While you won't need emergency dental treatment, you should book an appointment at your earliest possible convenience. Short-Term Treatment Damaging a crown shouldn't affect your day-to-day life, but if you experience swelling or pain, there's no need to panic.
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  • How Long Do Dental Veneers Last?

    If you want to improve the look of a tooth or a few teeth, your dentist may talk to you about dental veneers. These thin pieces of dental material are placed on top of a tooth's surface and can be a good way of improving the cosmetic appeal of teeth that don't look so good. For example, a veneer can make a slightly crooked tooth look straighter and can cover over internal staining that can't be easily removed.
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  • How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

    If you're looking at replacing missing teeth, your dentist may recommend dental implants as being the best long-term solution with the best cosmetic results. While effective, this procedure doesn't come cheap, however. According to Dental Guide Australia, the average combined cost of the post and the tooth that makes up an implant is between $5,000-7,000. Will an implant last long enough to give you good value for money? The Implant Post
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  • What are some different types of oral surgery?

    Oral surgery is an area of dental practice that provides treatments for severe dental infections, helps with orthodontic treatment, and can help with replacing missing teeth. Here are some different types of oral surgery procedures you may need at a certain point in your life. Extractions  There are many different reasons you might need to have a tooth extracted. For example, you may have teeth that are getting in thew ay of proper orthodontic treatment due to overcrowding, which the dentist will remove prior to putting on braces.
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  • How to Eat Healthy With Dentures

    If you are new to having dentures, you might find it hard to decide what to eat. While it can be an adjustment, you will soon have your taste back and be able to eat almost anything you want. Here are some tips for eating healthy even with dentures.  Start With Liquids After you first get your dentures, it is a good idea to begin with liquids. You need some time to adjust to having the dentures, so it helps to choose healthy foods that can be made into liquids.
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