Teeth Whitening With Dental Implants and Crowns: What You Need to Consider

Posted on 15 March 2018

Modern dentistry can be so remarkable that it's almost possible to forget that you've had work done. Whether you've had a dental implant or crown, in many instances only you and your dentist will know that something has been added to your smile. A key time when you might be reminded of this fact is when you want to whiten your teeth. Most teeth whitening options, whether it's a professional service or an over-the-counter product, get to work on your dental enamel. [Read More]

The Top Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure Today

Posted on 22 February 2018

For anyone who wants to look their best, cosmetic dentistry is rapidly becoming as important as a trip to the hairdresser or beautician, thanks to the gleaming white smiles of A-list celebrities. Cosmetic dentists deal with any dental procedure that's designed to improve the aesthetics of your teeth and mouth, and the list of tricks in their tool kits are staggering. A cosmetic dentist can make your teeth straighter, improve your bite and remove gaps between your teeth, do away with cracks and chips in damaged teeth and even apply new, tooth-like resin to worn tooth surfaces, all of which makes them quite popular in celebrity circles. [Read More]

A Brief Guide to Dental Abscesses

Posted on 25 January 2018

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus inside your tooth or gum, caused by a bacterial infection. It can be very painful and also can stop you from sleeping well. A dental abscess will not get better without treatment, may start to affect other parts of the body and may even result in loss of the affected tooth. Dental abscesses are a very common reason for people to visit emergency dentists, as they wait until the pain is unbearable and then require out-of-hours treatment. [Read More]

What Causes Denture Acrylic to Turn White?

Posted on 5 January 2018

Dentures don't just help you to eat; they are also an important aspect of your day-to-day interaction with people. That is why it is important that they appear as real as possible. After all, it is hardly good for your confidence when people are staring at and commenting on your dentures all day long. To that end, finding a reputable dentist should be your first priority when you are looking to replace teeth with dentures. [Read More]

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Oral Health and Genetic Risk Factors

Hi! My name is Molly, and in spite of being diligent about brushing and flossing, I suffer from a lot of oral health issues including cavities and gum disease. I have realized over the years how big of a role genetics plays in oral health, and I find it to be such an exciting topic that I have created a blog about it. In this blog, I am going to include info about genetics and dentistry, but I am also going to include posts about what to do if you "inherited" challenging teeth from your family. For example, sealants have helped me to avoid cavities. I hope you find this blog useful, and that you keep returning to read its posts! --Molly

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