Dental crowns have a reputation as being nothing more than an expensive filling. However, a dental crown is far more protective than a standard filling and can ensure the structural integrity of a tooth in ways that a standard filling cannot. Here’s why and when dentists will recommend the use of dental crowns. Full coverage treatment Dental…
Having veneers placed over your teeth can be an intimidating option for teeth-whitening, as this process changes the structure of your teeth. But don’t worry! The processes have been streamlined and perfected by dentists in recent decades. Here’s more about veneers and the processes involved with having them placed on your teeth. What are dental veneers? Dental veneers, when applied…
You need them for biting, chewing, and smiling – they’re your teeth! To keep them in great shape, you need to take care of them, and your first defence is by brushing regularly. Do you know how to brush your teeth properly? Here are six tips to keep in mind: The right brush: Do you have the…
If bad breath is getting you down, you may think you just need a few extra mints to solve the problem. But that’s just masking the issue. If you really want to address your bad breath, here are some tips on what you can do. Tip #1 – brush and floss more frequently Food that is…
Many people know first aid basics and what to do in medical emergencies. But handling dental emergencies is not always common knowledge. Your first experiences with dental emergencies may be when they happen to you or a loved one. Here are the top 3 dental emergencies and how to handle them. Knocked-out tooth When a tooth gets…
Good dental care starts in childhood, that is why pediatric dentistry is an essential part of taking care of children’s teeth. When you make sure that your children’s teeth are taken care of, their risk of developing dental caries becomes significantly lower. The following tips are essential to keep in mind for protecting your children’s…
Dental veneers are a common solution for people who are not completely happy with their smile. They are very thin (equivalent to a contact lens) shells made either from porcelain or a resin composite that adhere to the front of the tooth. Veneers change the shape, colour and size of the natural tooth. They fix…
In today’s Internet age, with a seemingly infinite amount of information available, it sometimes seems harder than ever to find a definitive answer to even a simple question. Health-related matters are often the most widely covered subjects, which makes sifting through the various sources and opinions even more difficult. A perfect example of this is…
Who doesn’t love a long and restful night’s sleep? But there are some people who simply cannot experience such restfulness because they have untreated sleep apnoea. What is sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder that causes a person’s breathing to be interrupted during sleep. When untreated, loud snoring, consistently poor sleep and headaches can be some of…
A dental crown is essentially a cap used to cover weak, decayed or broken teeth. If you have a tooth that is decayed to the point of cracking or breaking, a dental crown will likely be one option available to restore strength to the tooth. Dental crowns are affixed to the affected tooth with a hardening material that not only keeps…
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