2015

A Bridge Too Dark: Dealing With Dental Bridge Discolouration Around The Gum Line

Having a dental bridge fitted to replace one or more missing teeth can be a great boon, making your teeth more aesthetically pleasing and increasing your confidence. They can also make everyday oral activities, such as speaking and eating, easier. However, a dental bridge is not a foolproof solution, and even the most well cared for dental bridge can become discoloured and stained in a number of ways.  Black lines or patches, which appear at the point where the base of your bridgework meets the gum line beneath, may appear at first glance to be the beginnings of tooth decay.…

How Teeth Whitening Using Lasers Is Done

In-chair teeth whitening procedures refer to tooth whitening that is done at a dentist’s office. These methods are very effective and fast. This article discusses the steps that will be followed by a cosmetic dentist to whiten your teeth using lasers. Use this information to make an informed decision about your preferred method of tooth whitening. Step 1: Cleaning the Teeth The cosmetic dentist will use a variety of methods to ensure that your teeth are thoroughly clean before laser rays are used to whiten them.…

Crooked Teeth in Adults: Alternatives to Traditional Braces

Are you ever too old for braces? The simple answer is no, although if that was the end of it, this would be a very short article. Braces are traditionally applied during childhood (typically between the ages of 8 and 14), when a person’s baby teeth have fallen out and the majority of adult teeth have grown. Teeth that are crooked or misaligned often require a corrective treatment (such as braces) for aesthetic reasons, and also because it can be difficult to effectively clean them, which can lead to dental problems in later life.…

Why Don't Your Dentures Fit Anymore?

Although your dentures may have fit perfectly when you had them made, they may not fit so well over time. This typically isn’t down to a problem with the dentures themselves, and is more likely to be due to changes in your mouth. If your dentures no longer feel snug, slip around or make your mouth sore because they don’t fit right, you should investigate ways to make them fit better.…

Tips for Making Dental Visits Easier with an Autistic Child

Most children are less than keen to visit the dentist, but for a child with autism, it can sometimes be a traumatic and stressful experience. This is often down to a lack of understanding and sensory issues such that feel like invasion of their personal space. Thankfully, parents and carers can use the following steps to make dental visits a positive and calming experience for their child. Here’s how… Visit your child’s dentist beforehand.…

3 Ways to Add Fluoride to Your Family's Dental Routine

Studies from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that more than 60 percent of 9 year olds have tooth decay issues that have led to tooth loss or the need for dental work such as extractions and fillings. Fluoride, or lack there of, is linked to this growing issue that dentists see in children and adults. If you are having issues with fluoride and tooth decay in your family, here are a few ways to add more fluoride to your dental routine.…

Techniques for Coping With Dental Phobia

If you are terrified at the prospect of going to the dentist, you are not alone. Moreover, your dentist has seen it all before, and will be only too pleased to discuss methods of overcoming your fears with you. Distraction One thing you can do for yourself, if at all possible, is take a sympathetic friend along with you. With someone sitting alongside you in the waiting room for moral support, the anticipatory fear of waiting to be summoned into the surgery may be greatly diminished.…

Fear of the Dentist

The reasons for being afraid of the dentist vary for different people. It is sometimes the thought that any treatment will hurt, or that the sounds and smells bring back memories of experiences during childhood that would rather be forgotten. The good news is that nowadays, dentists understand people’s fear, and with a combination of gentleness and kindness, dentist’s can deliver dental treatment without any stress at all. Dental Advances…

Denture Stomatitis: The Problem & the Solution

Many people wear dentures to replace their own teeth which they have lost due to disease or accident. In general, denture wearers enjoy good oral health but some can suffer from an unpleasant denture-related condition called denture stomatitis. What is denture stomatitis? Denture stomatitis, or thrush, is a condition that affects the roof of the sufferer’s mouth. It’s quite a common condition that, whilst not directly related to a person’s age does tend to affect more elderly people than younger age groups.…

The Scaling and Root Planing Procedure

Scaling and dental root planing is a procedure that is aimed at preventing and treating periodontal diseases during the early stages. It is a non-surgical process that is aimed at the removal of dental plaques and calculus which are linked to the inflammation of the gum. The procedure is carried out in-office in clinics and the dentist uses specialised equipment to scrape the teeth. This treatment may be ideal for you if you have early active gum disease, small periodontal pockets around the teeth and significant mineralised calculus.…