Brushing and flossing twice a day is your best defense against tooth decay but there are a number of patients who don’t floss very well, and a number of patients who forget to do it completely. Flossing is important because it allows you to clean parts of your teeth that your toothbrush can’t access, such as between your teeth and below your gum line. Flossing well requires you to have a...
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Are you thinking about getting a replacement for your missing tooth? How our smile looks is critical to how we feel about ourselves and can affect both our oral health and our self-confidence. When you lose a tooth there are several ways to replace it but the method that’s considered the best by most dentists is dental implants. Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants require a short surgery to fit them which...
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When it comes to oral hygiene, there is no substitute for brushing and flossing twice a day. But, should you be harnessing the latest in technology by using an electric toothbrush or will a manual toothbrush get the job done just as well? Ultimately it depends on how good you are at brushing but to help answer this question we’ve compiled a list of the pros and cons of electric toothbrush...
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If you’re missing one or more teeth and would rather not wear a partial or full denture or have bridgework, you may be considering dental implants instead. The treatment fills gaps between the teeth maintaining the mouth’s structural integrity and ensuring an aesthetically pleasing smile. Dental implants are made to look, feel and function in the same way as natural teeth. But how do dental implants work? What are the results and...
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Advances in dental technology have optimised a number of treatments and hygiene habits, and water flossers are no different. Ask any dentist what he or she wishes their patients would take more seriously, and most of them will tell you how flossing is so neglected. An essential step to remove plaque, flossing is one habit that so many patients have a hard time remembering. Using a water flosser makes this process...
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If you’re considering having restorative dentistry like dental implants, Thailand sounds like a great place to go and offers substantial savings on a wide variety of treatments. From porcelain veneers to root canals, dental bridges and implants, whatever treatment you want it’s all there and with plenty of sun, sea and sand to boot. Dental tourism has become increasingly popular and even with the cost of a flight to Bangkok and accommodation...
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