Dental Blog

Many patients think that once the braces are off, their teeth will stay in their new positions forever; but this isn’t always right! “But what if I wear my retainers?” We hear this question a lot. Retainers will most definitely minimise relapse[1], but most people’s bodies don’t remain sta.....
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Sleep apnoea (also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA) is a condition when your breathing is partly or completely obstructed during your sleep[1], which can leave someone feeling quite exhausted. Snoring is often a symptom of sleep apnoea. But did you know your dentist may often sus.....
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Invisalign is a new teeth straightening option for many dental patients when it comes to the correction of crooked teeth. For a start, Invisalign is virtually invisible, it’s a plastic, custom-made set of dental aligners, Invisalign was invented to offer patients an alternative to the trad.....
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Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is one of the common dental problems. Many people are likely to be unaware of their habit of teeth grinding, until their dentist informs them about tell-tale signs of it during their routine dental visits. Many of our patients have problems such as temporo.....
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Whether you’re suffering from a broken tooth, a nasty infection or a painful toothache, dental emergencies can strike when you least expect it. Whatever the problem, you should never ignore oral symptoms—especially in the case of an infection that can quickly become a serious health risk. .....
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If you have missing teeth, you may want to replace them in order to change the look of your smile. Dental implants* can be one way to do this, but the benefits aren’t limited to how your smile looks. Keep reading to find out how replacing missing teeth can offer additional benefits. What a.....
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While dental treatments abroad can be less expensive, they aren’t always better. Like most services, dental treatment can be performed at different levels of expertise, safety, and care. Materials used can also vary significantly in quality, especially when it comes to procedures like vene.....
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We often see young people damaging their teeth as a result of sport. Unfortunately, it’s nearly always those front teeth that get damaged. What parents don’t realise is that there is no protection from a piece of cheap plastic going over the top of the teeth. If you want to look after your.....
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Cosmetic dentistry is really designed around patient goals, so having a good idea of what you would like to achieve is an important first step. Think about what changes you would like to make—do they involve correcting crowding, filling in spaces; do you want to change the colour of your t.....
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Cosmetic dentistry without veneers is akin to a bird without wings. For years veneers have been the mainstay not only of cosmetic dentistry, but also of general restorative dentistry. They give people beautiful smile and at the same time restoring the structure of moderately broken down te.....
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