Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

                       Mouth Cancer, may involve the lips, gums, tongue, teeth, cheeks, roof or floor of the mouth or back of the throat. It usually starts out as a small white spot that looks like an irritation, or an ulcer that may be red or white. The most common site is on the side of the tongue, and it most often is symptom free with no irritation or pain. The majority of patients visiting their dentist would like to be checked for mouth cancer (the results of survey in 2011 revealed 88 per cent of patients would like to be checked for the disease).However despite the public’s desire to be checked for cancer, only 14 per cent indicated their dentist had explained the risks and symptoms of mouth cancer to them. The British Dental Foundation estimates that around 90 per cent of dentists regularly check for mouth cancer, but only a small percentage discusses the issue directly with their patients. Mou...

The colour of your teeth comes from the inside of the tooth, and may become darker over time. Moreover as we grow older, the outer layer of our tooth enamel can wear down, to expose a darker or yellow shade beneath.  Other factors such as excessive fluoridation during tooth development, smoking, or drinking tea, coffee and red wine can also contribute to tooth discolouration, leaving them yellow and dull.  Even certain medications taken as a child such as tetracycline, can cause teeth to become stained. If you have yellowed , greying or discoloured teeth , don’t despair, there are many options for solving this problem.      Teeth whitening or Tooth bleaching Tooth whitening (also known as teeth bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment that is used to change the colour of your natural tooth enamel, making it the ideal way to enhance your smile. These treatments usually work best on teeth that have discoloured over time with ex...

Everything starts from a good and thorough diagnostic review of your oral health. There’s no other way to tell how well your oral health is than to have a thorough dental examination done by an experienced dentist who knows what they’re looking for and who can provide you with your ideal treatment options. Early intervention and treatment is the key to your overall health and well-being, including your dental health. Most people don’t realize that, many times, pain may not be an indicator of dental disease until it becomes serious and, often times, too late. Decay can begin between the teeth and progress towards the nerve without pain. Left untreated it will enter the nerve and cause the dreaded toothache. Treatment would ultimately be either extraction or root canal and crown, which is certainly more expensive and time consuming than a small filling. Did you know that gum disease could eat away bone at a rapid rate with no discomfort at all? The all-important comprehe...