Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching is a popular procedure people undertake when they want to brighten their smiles. It is quick, painless and affordable, particularly when done under the supervision of the dentist. If you are thinking about trying teeth whitening, one of the concerns you may have is if the bleaching process will damage your enamel. This post will address your apprehension in detail.
What is enamel?
This is a protective layer that’s designed to cover each tooth.…
Just like the trees that lose their leaves each autumn, did you know that baby teeth are actually referred to as deciduous? They naturally become loose as their root structure is slowly dissolved by the adult teeth growing beneath them before falling out to be replaced by permanent, adult teeth. Sometimes adult teeth don’t last a lifetime though. Improper dental hygiene can lead to gradual decay which, without intervention, can overwhelm the tooth to the point that it breaks off.…
Invisalign is becoming a popular choice for both children and adults needing braces due to their lack of detectability whilst being worn. As someone who has been fitted for an Invisalign brace, now is the time to educate yourself on how to care for the tray on a daily basis. Not cleaning the tray correctly leads to stains, bad smells, and bacterial build-up. So, use these three cleaning tips to ensure your Invisalign tray is always clean before it fits over your teeth.…
Dentist checkups are an important part of dental care. They can be used to detect any dental issues early and prevent further problems. Between checkups, there are several things that you should do to maintain your dental health. There are also symptoms that you should look out for.
Brushing your teeth
You should ensure that you brush your teeth every day using a fluoride toothpaste. This helps to remove plaque from your teeth.…
If you can’t get through the day without regular cups of coffee and you want to wear Invisalign braces, then something has to give. While you can carry on with your caffeine habit, you’ll run into problems with your braces. What do you need to know?
What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
While you may be prepared not to eat when you have your Invisalign trays in, you may think that drinking is OK.…
If you are concerned about your child’s dental health, here are two steps that you can take to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
Talk to a family dentist about fixing your child’s crooked teeth
If your child’s permanent teeth have emerged and seem to be quite crooked, you should consider speaking to one of your local family dentists about this issue. Having crooked teeth won’t just affect the appearance of your child’s smile.…
If you want to whiten the appearance of your teeth, then there are several ways you can go about it. Bear in mind that some people’s teeth a simply naturally whiter than others so there is a degree of variation from person-to-person. Having said that, if you have one tooth which is more yellowish in appearance than the others or if you feel you would be more confident with a dazzling smile, then whitening your teeth makes sense.…
When you are preparing to go abroad for a long awaited holiday, you have a million and one things to do. You need to arrange for visas, travel insurance and hotel bookings. Then there are the little things like sun lotion, short t-shirts etc. The list goes on and on. However, though the to-do-list is already lengthy, you might also want to add a dental checkup.
If you encounter a dental problem while on holiday, you’ll kick yourself knowing you could have avoided one of the following issues by seeing a dentist.…
Tooth veneers are becoming increasingly popular—they are artificial surfaces that are attached to the teeth to improve their appearance. However, the effect will be spoilt if the veneers themselves become discoloured or damaged. How you clean and maintain your veneers will depend upon which type you have.
Porcelain
These are the most expensive type, but also the most durable. They are also far less liable to stain or damage than other types of veneers.…
You should really pick up an electric toothbrush. They offer a number of advantages over the traditional manual toothbrush, including the availability of several features to make sure you brush better. Some of these are on the expensive side, such as toothbrushes that link to your smartphone and correct the way you hold your toothbrush, but almost all electric toothbrushes now come with inbuilt timers. These will vibrate lightly every 30 seconds and then again more noticeably 2 minutes after the toothbrush was turned on.…
