It’s no secret that everyone likes seeing a radiant smile, and most people would want to have attractive smiles themselves. While some people have struck gold on the genetic lottery and are born with well-aligned teeth and jaws…
Dental implant is made up of a medical-grade titanium screw which is embedded into the jaw bone, to replicate a missing tooth’s root, which then carries either a dental crown, a dental bridge or a denture.
In short, Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the removal of damaged or infected pulp from the tooth. This process is important to eliminate the source of your toothache and to treat any infection…
Tooth loss can occur due to many reasons such as extensive decay, pain, gum disease, or trauma, and can be quite distressing especially if it adversely affects the appearance or chewing. However, all is not lost as there are ways to restore missing teeth.
During a dental visit, a visual examination alone may not tell the dentist everything they need to know. Should you have any symptoms or abnormalities in your teeth, a radiograph (also known as an X-ray image) is necessary…
A healthy tooth is covered with strong, hard enamel. In some cases, this enamel gets cracked, which exposes the inner layers of the tooth, resulting in sensitivity and sometimes great pain, especially during chewing.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of permanent teeth to erupt, usually between the ages of 18 and 21. Although known as the “wisdom teeth”, these teeth are unfortunately not very smart…
Many of us have seen advertisements promoting all sorts of mouth rinses, to a point where many get the impression that mouth rinses are absolutely essential. With advertisements like these, it is easy to assume that using mouth rinse is superior to toothbrushing and flossing. However, mouth rinses are only…
Our mouths contain many types of bacteria, and every time after we eat, plaque forms on our teeth. We need to brush and floss our teeth everyday in order to remove plaque.
Firstly, it is important to use a soft-bristled brush. A hard toothbrush does not brush any better, and will likely cause damage to both your gums and teeth, by causing gum recession…
Everyone should be using fluoridated toothpastes, as they have a long history of evidence supporting their effectiveness in reducing decay and strengthening the enamel and is preferable…
Even with the most diligent brushing, you can only clean up to 60% of all your teeth surfaces with brushing alone. The remaining 40% are the narrow spaces in between your teeth…
Why are my child’s lower permanent teeth erupting behind her milk teeth? Why are my child’s adult teeth so yellow and bumpy compared to his baby teeth? Why are my child’s adult teeth now so crooked? He had such straight baby teeth!
What is the normal sequence of teeth eruption? How do I know if there is something wrong with my child’s permanent teeth eruption? One of my child’s upper front tooth is now biting behind his lower front tooth. Do we need to do anything about this?
Even with the most diligent brushing, you can only clean up to 60% of all your teeth surfaces with brushing alone. The remaining 40% are the narrow spaces in between your teeth and underneath your gums where no well-designed toothbrush can reach to remove plaque build-up. FLOSSING GUIDE ...
Everyone should be using fluoridated toothpastes, as they have a long history of evidence supporting their effectiveness in reducing decay and strengthening the enamel and is preferable over “natural” fluoride-free toothpastes. Fears over fluoride being “toxic” or “poisonous” are largely unsubstantiated, for the amounts ingested during toothbrushing would be insignificant...
The correct toothbrushing technique is essential to ensure the maximum amount of build-up is thoroughly removed, thus ensuring better gum and dental health. Firstly, it is important to use a soft-bristled brush. A hard toothbrush does not brush any better, and will likely cause damage to both your gums and...
Our mouths contain many types of bacteria, and every time after we eat, plaque forms on our teeth. We need to brush and floss our teeth everyday in order to remove plaque. Plaque is a soft, sticky film which is made up of approximately 70% bacteria, and is almost constantly present...
