Oral Health and Well‑Being
Patient Education
Oral health refers to the state and health of our mouths, including our teeth, tongues, and gums. You may not have thought too much about your oral health in the past, but keeping up good oral hygiene is paramount to good health. Does the health of your mouth have anything to do with your overall […]
Dental Tips
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Crooked teeth and bite issues can be a serious problem, affecting more than just your appearance. When thinking about getting braces, people primarily focus on making their smiles beautiful. But, what many people do not know is that braces, and orthodontics in general, can do much more for you than improving your smile and self-esteem.
Oral Health and Well‑Being
People go to dental checkups, as they want their teeth to be healthy, clean, white and cavity-free. But your mouth can reveal a lot more than cavities. Dentists go beyond just fixing your teeth. They inspect your mouth to detect potential or existing health problems, allowing you to take the necessary steps to prevent or […]
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Oral Hygiene and Health
Most people brush and floss on a regular basis because they want to have a nice smile and fresh breath. Some of them do it because they don’t want to go to the dentist so often. And only a few of them have their general health in mind.
Dental Tips
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Dental phobia, dentophobia, dental anxiety and dental fear – these are all terms created to describe what many people feel when going to see a dentist. Even if you don’t suffer from an extreme “phobia”, for most people undergoing a dental treatment without the sedation is far from pleasant.
Children’s Dental Health
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Teaching your child about good oral hygiene from an early age is an important lesson that they will carry with them into adulthood. From preventing tooth decay to scheduling dental checkups, there are certain things you should be doing to stay on top of your child’s oral health. Important Daily Practices A study by the […]
Gum Disease
Oral Health and Well‑Being
When you think of someone with gum disease the images that come to mind are often those of red, inflamed and perhaps bleeding gums paired with bad breath and maybe issues with plaque. New research has recently suggested that the effects of gum disease might not just be localised to the mouth area and could be much more […]