Infants and preschoolers
By the time your child is 6 months old, your doctor should assess the likelihood of your child having future dental problems. This may include a dental exam of the mother and her dental history, because the condition of her teeth can often predict possible problems with her child’s teeth. If the doctor [...]

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 smile. [...]

Root canal treatment has got a bad reputation. It has become widely thought of as one of the most painful types of dental treatments that a patient can go through. The very phrase can strike fear into many people and it is not unheard of for patients to ask to prefer to have their tooth [...]

There are lots of people who are keen to have whiter teeth. As you grow older, it is not unusual to find that your teeth become increasingly stained and discoloured, especially if you are a smoker, coffee-drinker or red wine aficionado. So what’s holding you back? Why don’t you just go for it?
There seems to [...]

People say that once someone has looked into your eyes, the next feature they focus on is your teeth. So your pearly whites are pretty important when it comes to making a first impression.
Celebrities (and more importantly, their PR people) all realised this a long time ago. It’s unlikely you’ll switch on the television these [...]

There are lots of reasons why people lose teeth. Sometimes, you can have a tooth knocked out in an accident. In other cases, teeth can simply fall out due to gum disease in old age.
Whatever the reason, dentist will normally recommend that you get your teeth replaced. If you do not replace your teeth, it [...]

Now and again, we’ve all smiled into the mirror and thought that our teeth just aren’t what they could be. Maybe they’ve become stained. Maybe you’ve chipped one or two. Or perhaps they are slightly crooked or you’ve got some big gaps. But what can you do about it?
If your teeth are stained, then you [...]

As high quality dental care becomes more accessible and more affordable, treatments which were rare twenty years ago are now becoming much more common. Dental sinus lifts are a good example of this type of work. As an increasing number of people require dental sinus lifts, it is important that information is available to patients [...]

At one time or another, we’ve probably all suffered from canker sores. They are one of those irritants that seem to come from nowhere and make life a misery for a short period of time. They make it difficult and painful to eat and drink certain foods, especially acidic or salty foods. It’s easy enough [...]