Dental phobia affects around 10% of the population, and many children develop the fear after a bad experience at the dentist’s. It’s really important to help your child overcome their worries, so that they don’t miss out on vital check ups.
There are a few ways to help your child feel more comfortable with the idea of a dental appointments, and the work starts at home. Establishing dentists as a positive thing through play and storytelling can be really helpful, and is particularly effective if your child is just starting to have worries. Read More»
Having new dentures fitted can make a tremendous difference to your life. Dentures can enable you to eat and speak clearly, which can improve your self-esteem. However, wearing new dentures can also cause some side effects. One of these side effects is excessive salivation.
Causes of increased saliva production
If your new dentures do not fit snugly against your gums or cause you to hold your mouth in an unnatural position, this may be causing increased saliva production. Read More»
If you believe you have gum disease, the only way to cure it is to go in for dental treatment. However, while you wait for your appointment, there are a number of things you can do to stop the spread of gum disease and reduce its symptoms. The most important treatment is brushing and flossing to reduce the amount of plaque that’s in your mouth, but beyond that, here are some other options to consider: Read More»
In the search for a brighter smile, many people will use home teeth whitening products to bleach their teeth. However, bleaching your teeth isn’t something you should do without first consulting your dentist. Bleaching will often use harsh chemicals to remove staining from your teeth which, if not used correctly, can compromise your dental health and wellbeing. Below is a guide to some of the risk you may face if you use home whitening treatments without first consulting a dentist. Read More»
If you have discoloured or yellow teeth and you don’t like the way they look, you may be wondering if it’s possible to have your teeth whitened without the time-consuming and sometimes-messy process involving chemical bleaching treatments. Well, the good news is that laser dentistry is now being widely used for cosmetic treatments such as whitening, as an alternative to traditional methods. Here’s some helpful information about the process involved and the advantages it can offer. Read More»
