Having bad breath can be humiliating and embarrassing, especially when you know that people are joking and criticizing you about it. It’s also frustrating trying to cure bad breath. So, what I’m going to do is share with you some tips on getting rid of bad breath. That way, you will have more confidence and [...]

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 [...]

Many of us work hard to prevent heart attacks and strokes; we run, bike, swim, and watch what we eat. Of course, all those things are important, but what about our toothbrushes and floss? Their importance to overall health may surprise you. Many studies suggest oral health, specifically gum disease, is related to serious conditions [...]

There are many ways that dentists can help people to improve their smile. It is not uncommon for people to show a lot of their gums when they smile. A dentist can shape and reduce the gums through a simple process called gum recontouring. Similarly, it is not unusual for people to be unhappy with [...]

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 [...]

Plaque is your worst enemy when it comes to keeping your teeth clean and free of decay. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at what plaque is, how it develops and what exactly we need to do to keep it at bay! Most of us have heard of plaque. But a [...]

Orthognathic surgery is the term used to describe the surgical procedures on the structure of the face and jaw. Orthognathic surgical procedures should not be confused with cosmetic surgery. Orthognathic surgery is designed to adjust the underlying structure of the face or jaw, not just to alter the appearance of the face. Therefore, it requires [...]

Most of us get mouth ulcers from time to time. They are those painful sores that can appear on the inside of the cheeks, lips and gums that look a little bit like blisters or heat lumps. They are often also called cankers. No-one is 100% sure what causes mouth ulcers. What we are all [...]

Usually, if you play contact sports from an early age, there comes a point at which you need to consider wearing a mouth guard. This is usually when you reach your mid-teenage years, when the game becomes faster, more competitive and individuals become stronger. Why do you need to wear a mouth guard? At a [...]