* Long-term results: Dental professionals agree that the only way to maintain your whitened teeth is with at-home bleaching products, repeated regularly – preferably every four to six months. But lately, many dentists are advising people with very dark-stained or tetracycline-affected teeth to continue home bleaching over a period of months (or up to a [...]

Teeth whitening treatments are considered to be safe when procedures are followed as directed. However, there are certain risks associated with bleaching that you should be aware of: * Sensitivity: Bleaching can cause a temporary increase in sensitivity to temperature, pressure and touch. This is likeliest to occur during in-office whitening, where higher-concentration bleach is [...]

Routine Checkups Your dentist will recommend how often to have routine checkups. Many people should see their dentists once or twice a year. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. * Your dental hygienist will begin to clean your teeth by scraping hard [...]

Most of the stains and problems in teeth may be caused by tobacco, coffee, tea or age. But sometimes such type of stains can be caused by some antibiotics as well such as tetracycline or too much fluoride. At this condition you can consult your dentist about tooth-whitening options. It includes a number of whitening [...]

Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than brushing and flossing twice a day. Optimal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are equally important when it comes to ensuring that your child’s teeth grow strong and straight and remain free of decay. The best time to start working towards a healthy set of teeth for your little [...]

Choosing Dentistry Procedures It is essential to know how dentistry works for oral health care. Being a huge branch of medicine, dentistry includes diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any sort of disease concerning about teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures. Implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry both in these days and have gained wider applause for [...]

Lots of us have discoloured teeth. It is often caused by diet. Too much coffee, too much red wine – smoking is also a significant factor in staining our teeth. Sometimes, a lack of knowledge about oral hygiene can also be a contributory factor. If we want to keep our teeth looking as white as [...]

Having straight teeth can make a world of difference to your self-confidence and to the quality of your smile. But many people decide against straightening their teeth because they imagine it is a very time-consuming exercise. Traditionally, orthodontic braces would move the teeth very gradually into their new positions. Often, patients undergoing orthodontic treatment would [...]

First impressions last. When you meet people for the first time – whether it is a first date, a new business prospects, your partner’s parents or your next-door neighbour – a smile helps to break the ice and make people warm to you. The problem is that most of us do not have a perfect [...]

Sedation dentistry is not an option that many patients realise is open to them. Let’s face it, most of us simply assume that a visit to the dental is going to make us anxious and worried – it is just a fact of life, isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be. There are a number [...]