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Hello and welcome, dear readers! If you haven't been to the dentist for quite some time, you may be feeling pretty nervous about your next appointment. Do not panic! This blog has been created in the hope that it will provide you with everything you need to know about making a visit to the dentist clinic. We will explore the different treatments available to you, the steps you can take to protect your teeth and gums, and some top tips which will make your appointment straight forward and hassle-free. Make sure that you check back soon for more updates. Thanks!

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4 Essential Denture Maintenance Tips

30 January 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Dentures are a convenient solution for those who are missing teeth, but they do require a certain amount of care to ensure they remain clean and in good condition. The following four tips can help you maintain your dentures to maximise their lifespan. 1. Brush Dentures Daily Dentures, like dental implants and natural teeth, need daily brushing to keep them clean. Scraps of food can catch in dentures, leading to a build-up of plaque, a bacterial film that increases the risk of gum disease. Read More …

Could your teeth benefit from tooth whitening treatments?

29 January 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you look in the mirror, and the smile that looks back at you isn't as bright as you would like it to be, then you could consider investing in some tooth whitening treatment. Your local dentist will be able to explain exactly what is involved in tooth whitening and what the advantages can be for you. In general, tooth whitening often improves confidence because not only do you know that you look better, but you are more likely to want to smile at people as well, which increases trust and confidence with those you meet. Read More …

Dos and Don’ts of Denture Repairs

29 January 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Dentures give the wearer the confidence to smile again, but dentures require careful handling. Otherwise, they can break. As the first-time owner of a set of dentures, you must know what to do if your dentures become damaged. Damage can be as simple as a chipped tooth or as devastating as a denture cracked into two pieces. Here are the dos and don'ts of emergency denture repair so that you know what to do if it happens to you. Read More …

4 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Early Orthodontic Treatment

28 January 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Most people receive orthodontic treatment when they are in their teenage years when the effects of the treatment are most likely to last into adulthood. However, some kids benefit from receiving early orthodontic treatment while the child still has some baby teeth. Here are just a few signs that your child might benefit from seeing an early orthodontist who specialises in treating younger kids. 1. Misaligned Bite It can be difficult to judge the alignment of a child's bite while you are still waiting for their adult teeth to arrive. Read More …

Stuck With a Smile: When Your Denture Adhesive Is Too Strong

28 January 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Denture adhesive can be a very handy tool when your dentures don't fit as well as they used to. There's a reason why that fit feels a bit off (and you'll learn why shortly), and denture adhesive should only be a temporary solution, no matter how effective a solution it might be. But what about when it's too effective? You've carefully followed the instructions about how to apply the adhesive, your dentures are being held firmly in place, and yet, when the time comes to take them out again, what can you do when they don't cooperate? Read More …