This year, Dental Health Week runs from 5 to 11 August, with the theme: How’s your oral health tracking? That means there’s no better time to ensure that you are on top of your dental health and oral hygiene. We know it can be easy to fall off the wagon, but this week, take the
What is a smile? It’s so much more than just a flash of teeth. It is often a window into your personality. We are naturally drawn to smiley people, which is why the confidence to flash those teeth is so important. Improving your smile is a way to improve aspects of your life. You’ll feel
What question do you think dentists get asked the most? Do I need a root canal? Should I eat less sugar? No. The question we get asked the most is, ‘How do I get perfect teeth?’ Of course, this is one of the most challenging questions to ask. Unfortunately, ‘perfect teeth’ (white, perfectly straight teeth)
Cosmetic dentistry is about so much more than vanity. Improving your smile will lead to improvements in all aspects of your life. Your smile really is your most important asset. If you stop using it, you miss out on so much. Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be used to treat a range of issues. Some of
Porcelain white teeth are highly sought after. So, it’s no surprise that teeth whitening treatments are very popular. Bright white teeth look healthy, young and glamorous; who doesn’t want teeth like that? While possessing white teeth doesn’t necessarily translate to great dental health, it is usually a good indicator of healthy teeth. However, like us,
For many individuals, having that picture-perfect bright white smile is just out of reach. Whether it’s a genetic disposition for crooked teeth, tooth trauma sustained long ago, or stains from drinking a little too much red wine, there are many legitimate reasons for not being completely happy with your smile. It’s reasonable to want to
If you have chipped or worn teeth, are unhappy with the arrangement of your teeth or your smile just doesn’t feel right, a dental procedure could be the answer. But for most people, the idea of getting treatment arrives at the same roadblock. ‘What if I don’t like the new look?’, ‘Will it still look
Cosmetic dental problems may not be as serious as problems such as gum disease, crowded teeth or tooth decay, but they can cause a lot of emotional distress. All fields of medicine recognise the link between inner happiness and general health and that’s why getting cosmetic dental problems treated is so important. Having the confidence
Cerec refers to a specific type of ceramic reconstruction that is mainly used to restore a tooth so that it can be fitted with a crown or inlay. It is a method of CAD (Computer Aided Design) / CAD (Computer Aided Manufacture) dentistry, developed in 1980 by W. Mörmann and M. Brandestini. Today, Cerec has
Teeth whitening is a long established dental practice, and it continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures around. The reasons for its popularity are obvious. White teeth give off an impression of health, youth, glamour and hygiene. On the other hand, yellowed and brown teeth can often give an impression of
