15 September 2017
It's a no-brainer — people that smile more often look friendlier and more approachable. But for a person to smile often, they have to feel confident about their smile, as it is one of the first things other people will notice about them. Having whiter, shinier teeth is a great way to give yourself the confidence you need to wear your smile with pride. But what are the secrets to making your teeth look whiter and brighter?
15 August 2017
If you've had work done on your teeth, you'll be glad to hear that teeth whitening is possible even for those who have fillings. There is no reason why fillings should be a hindrance to a whiter, brighter smile. However, you need to understand certain things before getting a whitening treatment if you already have fillings in your teeth. 1. Do Dental Fillings Affect Teeth Whitening Results? Dental fillings do not affect whitening results for the natural teeth.
29 July 2017
Teeth sometimes need to be extracted due to infection or irreparable damage. However, as any dentist will tell you, extracted teeth should be replaced within 12 months. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. For instance, wisdom teeth do not need to be replaced; in fact, their removal is beneficial to the rest of the mouth. Baby teeth (primary teeth) too need not be replaced as they will later make way for permanent teeth anyway.
10 March 2017
Dental crowns are useful for repairing damaged teeth and restoring the natural functionality and appearance. In simple terms, the product can be utilised in protecting teeth damaged by decay, holding together cracked teeth and even covering a dental implant after tooth extraction. Unfortunately, this procedure can be considerably expensive, and this presents a significant limitation for some patients. This can be attributed to the fact that the crown must be custom-made.
23 February 2017
No dentist will tell you that smoking is good for your oral health, but indulging in your craving for nicotine can be particularly ill-advised right after a tooth has been removed. Your dentist will tell you exactly how long you need to wait until it is safe to start smoking once again, and it is absolutely crucial that you follow their advice if you want to avoid a very painful and drawn-out recovery process.
19 December 2016
While the existence of whitening kits, strips and toothpastes means that there are a multitude of ways of whitening your teeth, preventing stains from gathering on them in the first place is the better option. This is because whitening treatments over a long period of time can really add up in terms of costs and effort. According to dentists from around Australia and the wider world, the best way to prevent yellowing and stains on your teeth is to watch what you eat and drink and regularly and thoroughly clean them.
6 December 2016
For many people, the dental surgery can be an intimidating place—but really, there's no reason to feel that way. Modern dentistry uses clever, comfortable solutions that can really improve not only the look of your smile, but also your quality of life. Although for many people, dental repair work begins and ends with dentures and orthodontic braces, that's not the case. There are plenty of other solutions that can protect and repair missing or damaged teeth.