Seniors need to be especially careful of their oral health, as their teeth are prone to some age-related problems. For a start, teeth can become darkened due to changes in the dentin - that bone like tissue under the enamel. Root decay is more likel...
Many parents use dummies to settle their babies and get a little relief from the constant crying. The trouble is, dummy sucking often becomes a habit and continues well after it is needed. But can sucking a dummy have a bad effect on baby teeth? Exp...
The debate about fluoride has raged for many years. Over that time studies have shown that it certainly helps teeth to remain free of cavities. It does this by repairing weak spots in the tooth enamel that would eventually become decayed. It also pr...
Everyone will agree that cosmetic dentistry work is extremely expensive. Since that great smile cost you a bomb, it's worthwhile going to a little extra effort to preserve the work, so that it will last for many years. If you consume excessive amoun...
Stained teeth look ugly and spoil a person's smile, but most stains can be treated in some way to remove or fade them. The easiest type of stain to treat is that which is simply on the surface of the teeth. It can be removed by using a tooth whiteni...
If you have any missing teeth, you may know that they can be replaced with dentures or a bridge. You may already have one of those in place. But you might want to consider a dental implant instead for several reasons. If a tooth is missing, its root...
Every body wants a fair complexion. Over the past years, aesthetics companies and medical professionals have been introducing numerous skin whitening innovative into the consumer markets, ranging from high end from niche treatment to budget skin whi...
This pressure has been made worse by the constant glowing teeth you see on TV, films and glossy magazines. Mega stars all have white teeth and this creates the desire. When you look at all those celebrities smiling away with dazzling teeth, you are...
If something about your smile bothers you and you are holding back, you can actually take a toll on your entire facial features by doing so. If you spend years covering your teeth with your lips it can affect the muscles around the mouth, lessening...
If you or a member of your family needs dental braces, you may be in for a little "sticker shock". Braces can cost from $5000.00 upwards depending upon whether they are metal, Invisalign or ceramic. The traditional braces are metal and are the least...
Cosmetic dentists use instant orthodontics to straighten teeth, minimize crowding, and close gaps in order to achieve straighter, more attractive smiles. Seeing the results of instant orthodontics may take longer than other cosmetic dentistry proced...
Tooth whitening is a procedure that has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. As part of the economic boom of recent years, people have had more disposable income, and they have chosen to dispose of it in search of a better appearance, includin...