Dental impressions have a variety of uses, so your dentist may ask to take one as a perfectly routine matter. Having one made does not take too long and is not the least uncomfortable, despite the fact that you will need to keep your mouth closed for a little while. You can think of a dental impression as a mere mould of your mouth. This means that a negative, three-dimensional impression of your teeth is taken.
5 December 2018
Thumb sucking is common among infants. It's nothing you should be worried about because it helps the baby feel comfortable as well as relaxed. Also, in most cases, the child should stop the habit as he or she grows. However, not every kid does. For some children, thumb sucking continues into their school years. Be aware if this happens to your kid. That's because at such an age when your child has started developing permanent teeth, thumb sucking can be quite detrimental to their dental health.
26 September 2018
Teeth whitening treatments are one of the most effective ways to brighten up your smile. However, the key to maintaining that healthy smile is knowing what you should and shouldn't do regarding aftercare. Unfortunately, for many people, daily brushing and flossing their teeth after a whitening procedure is the only way to keep them looking bright for longer. While this is a must for your overall dental health, there's more you can do to ensure you have the perfect smile for a long time.
28 August 2018
Team sports are great for children and recommended by many experts. They teach teamwork, friendship, and build social skill overall. But, some would say unfortunately, most popular team sports in Australia are high-impact sports, meaning that during play, the body is exposed to frequent physical trauma. This is particularly hazardous to younger children, as they aren't used to falling properly, for example, and are much more likely to hit their heads than a professional.
11 July 2018
If you've tried to whiten your teeth, either with a home kit or through a dentist's whitening treatment, then you might have hoped to end up with a dazzling smile. However, whitening treatments can only go so far, and you may end up slightly disappointed that you haven't been able to achieve the results you were hoping for. Why isn't whitening working for you, and will veneers give you a brighter and whiter alternative?
11 July 2018
While the initial goal is always to save the tooth, sometimes the gum infection is beyond repair when a person experiences intense pain. A root canal is a type of dental treatment used to get rid of infected pulp from a particular tooth. Rumour has it that root canals are painful but the truth is that you can have a smooth experience if you prepare well and follow the dentist's after-care advice.
15 June 2018
If you struggle with bad breath, then you may want to suspect factors other than the obvious gum disease. Remember that some health conditions are predisposing factors of bad breath, such as chronic acid reflux. These health conditions increase the likelihood that you will suffer from halitosis. Below are tips you can use to better understand and deal with medical conditions that could cause halitosis/bad breath. Consider diabetes as a risk factor of halitosis
14 May 2018
Injuries and accidents can lead to your tooth being knocked out. When this happens, you have a couple of minutes to save the tooth. While the nerve and blood supply will often have been severely damaged, your tooth can still be reattached. However, proper and quick emergency action is necessary. How you handle your knocked-out tooth will play a crucial role when it comes to reattaching it at . Therefore, here is a guide on how to deal with a knocked-out tooth to increase the chances of success during reattachment.
12 April 2018
Previously, there was only one way to deal with misaligned teeth, and that was to get braces or dental brackets. However, the situation has greatly changed with the introduction of Invisalign. With Invisalign, you will get colourless aligner plates fitted in your mouth and over a period of time, they will shift your misaligned teeth back into position. The advantage which comes with Invisalign is that the plates are close to impossible to detect, which removes the stereotypes and stigma of braces from the process.
16 March 2018
Dental emergencies can happen in a number of ways, and it's especially important to be aware of how to respond properly when they happen. When you have any of the following situations, you may have a dental emergency. Here's what you can do. Swelling in the Face If you're noticed sudden swelling in your face, it is likely that you're dealing with some kind of infection. Whilst the infection might be anything from a tooth infection to a gum infection to a deeper bone infection, the fact is that it's quite unlikely to resolve on its own.
23 February 2018
