Dentures vs. Bridges – What are the Differences, and which one is the Winner?
Missing teeth can have a very serious effect on your health, your self-confidence, and your smile. The two most common solutions your dentist may use to solve these issues are dentures or bridges. While both solve the same problem, they do so in a different way...
What is a Professional Dental Clean?
A professional dental clean is a procedure undertaken by your dentist or dental hygienist in which they use professional equipment to rid your teeth and gums of plaque and tartar build up. It is important to visit your dentist for a cleaning at least...
Should I Get Partial Dentures for a Missing Tooth?
There are a few ways in which your dentist can replace missing teeth, one of which is through the use of partial dentures. Partial dentures are removable, but there are some other options which are more permanent. Depending on the location of the missing tooth...
What is a Maryland Bridge and Do I Need One?
Maryland bridge, also known as either a Maryland bonded bridge or resin-bonded bridge, is a type of dental bridge that is escalating in popularity in recent years. The main benefit for this kind of bridge is...
What to Do if You Have Inflamed Gums?
Inflamed gums are a common problem, with a number of different causes. So, what are they, and how, when and where do you fix them? Inflamed gums often go unnoticeable, as the inflammation may not be painful. However, it is important to catch them...
Fixing Crooked Teeth with Plates
These days there are cheaper alternatives available for both you and your children to have your teeth straightened. One of these choices being the simple option of dental plates. Apart from being less costly than fixed braces, perhaps the biggest advantage to plates is...
Can You Fix a Fractured Tooth?
Fractured teeth - it is the leading cause of tooth loss in industrialised nations. They can result from the simplest of things such as chewing hard foods, grinding your teeth at night, or it’s even a natural result of growing older. So, if a fractured tooth happens to you, what are...
How Do You Get Rid of Bad Breath from Gum Disease?
Everyone gets bad breath every now and then, but we find that the worst bad breath is a result of some form of gum disease. Gum disease can come in many forms, from the easily treatable gingivitis to the more severe cases such as periodontal disease. Bad breath in relation to gum disease comes from...
Crooked Teeth and Invisalign
Invisalign is a modern-day alternative to braces – they are clear, plastic aligners that are designed to straighten your teeth in perhaps as little as nine to eighteen months. With fewer disadvantages than Traditional braces, Invisalign are removable, meaning they do not make as much of an impact on...
What are Lingual Braces?
Lingual braces – also known as internal braces – are a lesser-known tooth straightening treatment than Traditional braces. The good news is that they are becoming more popular, especially with adults. This is due to the fact that they are basically invisible. Attached to the inside of...