Dental Specialists and When to Visit Them

Posted on 26 October 2020

Dental specialists are dentists who specialise in treating specific dental conditions or people. General dentists, on the other hand, can treat the majority of common dental conditions. Here are examples of dental specialists and when you might need to visit them: Pediatric Dentist These are dentists who specialise in children's teeth ailments. They mainly monitor your child's teeth development to maintain a path to a lifelong and healthy smile. The reason you want your child treated by a pediatric dentist is the kid-friendly dental clinic environment and the age-specific knowledge the dentist offers. [Read More]

How Teeth Whitening Only Works on Some Types of Yellow Teeth

Posted on 20 August 2020

Teeth whitening can transform a dull smile into a dazzling smile. If your teeth are yellow or stained, teeth whitening might be just what you need to give your smile a makeover. But whitening doesn't work on all types of yellow teeth. Some teeth are yellow for reasons other than stains. You Can Whiten Teeth Stained By Food or Tobacco The whitening treatment can remove extrinsic stains from teeth. In other words, you can whiten teeth that have turned yellow due to exposure to food pigments and smoke. [Read More]

Do You Always Need Attachments for Invisalign Treatment?

Posted on 17 June 2020

The idea of straightening teeth incognito appeals to many people. And the ability to remove an aligner at your convenience, within reason, is another plus factor for those wishing to straighten their teeth. But one issue that puts some people off is the need for attachments. Namely, the thought of having attachments on one's teeth for the duration of treatment is unappealing.  But not everyone that undergoes a course of Invisalign will need attachments. [Read More]

Is it Time to Replace Your Tongue Scraper?

Posted on 25 November 2019

While it is common knowledge that brushing your teeth helps to maintain your dental health, few people realise that brushing your tongue can also play a significant role in helping to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The tongue is the ideal place for harmful bacteria to grow, so using a tongue scraper to remove bacteria from the tongue can help to keep your mouth healthy. However, tongue scrapers don't last forever. Read on to discover 3 signs its time to invest in a new tongue scraper. [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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