Teeth Care Guides
I Need a Dental Filling, What Are My Choices?
In the past the choice of dental fillings used to be quite limited, as back teeth tended to be filled with amalgam or with gold. The invention of new materials means there is now a much greater range available; these modern materials have an excellent aesthetic appearance, and are virtually …
[Continue reading: I Need a Dental Filling, What Are My Choices?]Root Canal Treatment
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What is the root canal?
The root canal is the area within the centre of the tooth, containing the pulp chamber and the pulp. The nerve of the tooth is within this centre and its purpose is to tell you whether food is hot or cold. Having it …
[Continue reading: Root Canal Treatment]Hidden Sugars Increase Risk of Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
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Most people are becoming more health conscious about what they eat and drink, but may be unaware of the risk posed by hidden sugars in their diet. These hidden sugars not only increased the risk of piling on the pounds, but also from suffering from tooth decay …
[Continue reading: Hidden Sugars Increase Risk of Tooth Decay and Gum Disease]Preventing Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is gum disease, and is a condition to be taken seriously, and it’s caused by a buildup of plaque bacteria. It’s estimated around three quarters of adults have some degree of periodontal disease, and it’s the major cause of tooth loss in the …
[Continue reading: Preventing Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss]Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night?
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Teeth grinding, or to call it by its proper name, bruxism, is a surprisingly common problem. However a lot of people are unaware they grind their teeth at night unless they begin to exhibit physical symptoms, or are told of the problem by a disgruntled bed partner …
[Continue reading: Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night?]Avoiding Bad Habits Can Help Your Teeth Last Longer
You have a great daily oral hygiene routine, and are even meticulous about flossing every day. You visit your dentist at regular intervals, and have your teeth cleaned professionally. So what else can you do to help protect your teeth? Hopefully you’re already doing such a great job it’ll be …
[Continue reading: Avoiding Bad Habits Can Help Your Teeth Last Longer]How To Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist
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Do you find yourself putting off regular checkups, and making excuses not to visit the dentist unless you are in terrible pain? If so it’s possible you may have a phobia of going to the dentist. It’s much more common than you think, and it’s estimated around 5 to …
[Continue reading: How To Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist]How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
Congratulations if you are vigilant over your oral health, and give yourself a pat on the back if you visit your dentist at regular intervals, but are you replacing your toothbrush often enough? This one is surprisingly easy to overlook, but if the bristles on your brush are splayed out …
Top 10 Foods to Avoid for Whiter Teeth
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Everyone wants to have a nice white healthy smile, as it can make you appear more youthful, and is a huge confidence booster. While teeth whitening is generally very safe, provided it is carried out correctly, teeth will eventually darken up again, and this is simply a …
[Continue reading: Top 10 Foods to Avoid for Whiter Teeth]Safety Tips When Using Teeth Whitening Products
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Teeth whitening is a hugely popular procedure, and most of us feel better when we have a white and healthy looking smile, but how safe is it to whiten your teeth?
Before You Do Anything Get Your Teeth Thoroughly Checked
Before you undergo any kind of teeth whitening …
