How To Choose The Right Dental Plate

Posted on 7 July 2017

If you are considering a dental plate your dentist will give you advice on the right type to choose to suit your specific circumstances. However, it is also worth doing your homework a little before your next visit so that you understand the different types on offer and what may be involved with your procedure.  What Is A Removable Dental Plate? Otherwise known as dentures, dental plates are removable dental prosthetics that act as replacements for missing or extracted teeth. [Read More]

How Dental Braces Can Help Your Teeth

Posted on 29 June 2017

Your dentist may recommend that you have braces fitted on your teeth for a variety of reasons. Your teeth may be crooked and unable to fit together correctly, or you may have unsightly gaps between your teeth. They may also be recommended to bring your teeth and lips into proper alignment or to correct an irregular bite. When applied for any of these reasons, you will have a healthier mouth and a more pleasing appearance. [Read More]

Why There's No Such Thing As Pure White When It Comes to Teeth Whitening

Posted on 28 June 2017

When you look in the mirror and smile, you don't like what you see. The colour of your teeth is not acceptable to you, and you're going to ask your dentist all about teeth whitening. What kind of result can you expect? This is another matter entirely, and it is dependent on so many different factors. What should you be thinking about before you pick up the phone to call the dentist's office? [Read More]

Receding Gums: 2 Possible Causes

Posted on 27 June 2017

When your dentist performs a routine dental check-up, as well as cleaning and inspecting your teeth, they will also check your gums. Your dentist will measure the depth of your gums to check for signs that they are receding. Bleeding gums which have a depth of between 3 to 5 mm are categorised as receding. If you have been diagnosed with receding gums, it is important that you take steps to halt the damage which is being caused. [Read More]

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Tooth Tips for Later Life

If you're looking for dental tips for seniors, you've come to the right place. I'm Marge, and I've started this blog to help other over-55s like myself keep their smiles looking great in their later years. The more years go by, the more I learn that taking care of your teeth gets more difficult as you age. From dry mouth to dark teeth to dentures, this blog is here to provide you with tips on how to deal with all the tooth issues seniors face. Whether you're already in your golden years or you're just looking to make sure your teeth are still healthy when you get there, I hope you'll enjoy my dental advice.

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