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Five Fun Facts about Orthodontics

Orthodontic problems have been around for a lot longer than most people realize – even Neanderthals displayed evidence of dental irregularities that could have benefited from the knowledge we have now. Here are five fun facts about orthodontics that you probably didn’t know: Orthodontics has Greek origins While the practice of orthodontics was actually started [...]

By |2021-12-13T11:56:43+00:00June 7th, 2019|blog|0 Comments

What are lingual braces and are they the right choice for me?

Lingual braces are a method of orthodontic treatment where the brackets, wires and elastic bands used to realign your teeth are all mounted behind them (tongue side). Due to this reverse positioning, they're sometimes called "inside" braces. In comparison, the kind of braces you're probably most familiar with can be thought of as "outside" appliances, [...]

By |2021-12-13T11:56:43+00:00May 31st, 2019|blog|0 Comments

Four Step Flossing Guide

You should floss your teeth at least once a day but not everyone knows the correct steps to do so.  Use this four step guide to get the best results and help maintain a healthy smile. Break off approximately 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind [...]

By |2021-12-13T11:56:43+00:00May 24th, 2019|blog|0 Comments

Tooth Decay and how to prevent it

There are several things you can do to prevent tooth decay Brush and floss daily- By brushing and flossing twice a day, you are helping to remove the build-up of plaque (the invisible, sticky film over your teeth) which contains the bacteria that attacks your tooth enamel and causes cavities. Brushing alone is not enough [...]

By |2021-12-13T11:56:44+00:00May 13th, 2019|blog|0 Comments

A Guide to Scale and Polish Appointments

Teeth are not always perfectly shaped so, whilst cleaning them, you do not always manage to reach into every nook and cranny. There always seems to be one spot that you overlook or that your brush just can’t quite get into. This spot is precisely where the bacteria that attacks your teeth can gather. Throughout [...]

By |2021-05-26T13:54:57+00:00May 3rd, 2019|blog|0 Comments

Diabetes & Your Oral Health

Diabetes is a condition that affects your body’s ability to control blood glucose levels. If you have Type I diabetes, your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, a substance which transports sugar from your blood to the body’s cells. If you have Type II diabetes, your body doesn’t respond to insulin as it should. In both [...]

By |2020-12-29T17:09:12+00:00March 25th, 2019|blog|0 Comments

The Benefits of Invisalign Treatment

We often get asked about Invisalign and its’ benefits compared to other methods of orthodontics. Truthfully, no one treatment type is better than the other.  It all depends on the patient and their particular case and their treatment requirements. In this case, we will briefly discuss Invisalign treatment and why it might be more suitable [...]

By |2022-11-18T17:21:15+00:00March 1st, 2019|blog|0 Comments

10 signs you need to see a dentist

Just a selection of reasons why you might consider visiting your dentist. Remember; prevention is almost always the best cure! You have pain- Pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck can mean a number of things. Your Gums are acting up- If your gums are puffy, they bleed when you brush or floss, or [...]

By |2020-12-29T17:09:12+00:00February 1st, 2019|blog|0 Comments

The Benefits of Regular Dental Check Ups

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy entails more than brushing and flossing. Regular dental health reviews and professional cleaning play an important part in oral healthcare and your overall wellbeing. There was a time when many dentists concentrated on fixing problems instead of preventing them. Those days are long gone, and modern dentistry places a [...]

By |2020-12-29T17:09:12+00:00January 25th, 2019|blog|0 Comments
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