One of the common struggles of parenthood is dealing with kids that don’t brush their teeth. Although frustrating for the parent, it is very common for children to go through phases where they resist and fight against tooth brushing. As a dentist in private family practice, I see LOTS of children. I can reassure all…
When people get Invisalign or clear aligners, they often don’t realise quite how easily the trays can get stained. Even if you take your Invisalign trays out to eat and drink every single time – there is a fair chance you might end up with yellow aligners. Most dentists and orthodontists recommend that Invisalign is…
Dogs and puppies are cute and cuddly. They are also omnivores which means they eat meat and can eat plant matter too (although are are fine just eating meat). Even the cutest pup has a strong set of teeth. But how many teeth does a puppy have? Puppies should have 28 puppy (or baby) teeth….
Oral Thrush is a condition where a certain type of fungus grows too much in the mouth. It can be unsightly, occasionally painful, and should be looked at by a dentist or doctor. Oral Thrush is also known as Candiditis. It occurs most frequently in the young, the elderly and those with poor immune systems…
A dental bridge is used to fill a gap caused by missing teeth. It actually ‘bridges’ the gap between teeth to fill in the space. A dental bridge is mounted to either natural teeth or dental implants. they can be made from porcelain, gold, metal or a combination of the materials.
Invisalign and other clear aligner braces are the invisible way to make crooked teeth straight. You change the aligners to new aligners every week or two. Bit by bit the teeth are pushed into their new positions. Goodbye crowding, hello straight teeth! The process of the teeth moving with Invisalign however can sometimes make the…
If you have chosen invisible braces it is not good when they stain and become very visible. My patients sometimes ask “My Invisalign aligners have turned yellow – what can I do!?” We have to wear the aligners for up to 22 hours a day and leave them in at night to make the teeth…
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