What your smile reveals about you

What your smile reveals about you

Your dentist can tell the state of your health, by having one look at your smile. Practising proper hygiene will protect your teeth. So, what about disciplined oral care? – Use natural whiteners and lip scrub using honey, rosewater and some sugar. – Solve...
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Overdo Brushing and Flossing

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Overdo Brushing and Flossing

When it comes to teeth brushing and flossing, it’s possible to go overboard and cause more harm than good. Key takeaways: – Aggressive brushing can cause enamel loss and gum disease – Flossing too fast, too harshly, and more than once a day can cause teeth...
Short-term home treatments for tooth pain

Short-term home treatments for tooth pain

Do you have a toothache? Toothaches are usually a sign of a more serious underlying issue like gum infection or cavities and you should see the dentist. In the meantime, there are home remedies for toothache pain. – Drink peppermint tea, take painkillers, and...
Do dental veneers treat sensitivity?

Do dental veneers treat sensitivity?

Do you have sensitive teeth and you are considering getting dental veneers? People are usually confused because installation involves removal of the enamel. So will dental veneers treat or increase your sensitivity? Key takeaways: – Dentists use dental veneers...

Assessing the Potential Impact of an Overbite

A pronounced overbite may very well be impacting much more than the position of your teeth. Were you aware that a dentist can often associate this situation with several other conditions? Let us peruse three issues which may be caused by an overbite. – When your...
Cavities Under A Filling: Myth Or Reality?

Cavities Under A Filling: Myth Or Reality?

Developing a cavity under a filling is a possibility in certain scenarios. Key takeaways: – Old fillings can become cracked or chipped, and this favours bacterial build up. – Food and bacteria can get inside a filling that’s not properly sealed....
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