Creating a new smile is a life changing experience. In fact I don't think we should call ourselves dentists - I think we should call the dental profession 'smile restoration.' Knowing that you have removed someone's pain is a perk of the job, and I love seeing a tension free smile emerge as they start living without constant dental pain. Seeing the confidence of a new smile is the only reason I need to get up in the morning and get to work. This blog helps me keep a track of the new developments in dentistry to keep me on top of my game and to keep my patients coming back and recommending me to their family and friends.
Posted on: 23 October 2020
Dentures are made of delicate materials, especially the pink plastic base that forms the attachment point for artificial teeth. If not handled carefully, it can easily crack or break, rendering it unsafe for use. If you wear a damaged denture, you are risking injury to the soft tissue in your mouth. Here are important things to note about denture repair.
How Do Dentures Get Damaged?
Dentures can get damaged in many ways:
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Posted on: 11 August 2020
Poorly positioned teeth can trigger different challenges in an individual's life. For instance, some people exhibit low self-esteem that affects their ability to interact with others. Other patients might be ridiculed by their peers, especially school-going children. However, this should not be the case with the availability of corrective dental procedures. Invisalign is an excellent orthodontic technique used to correct malpositioned teeth, and it usually relies on plastic braces to realign the affected dental part.
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Posted on: 13 May 2020
If you grind your teeth, then you might be worried that Invisalign braces aren't for you. You worry that your habit will damage the trays you wear. However, in some cases, an Invisalign treatment actually helps people who grind their teeth. How does this work?
You Notice Stress Grinding
While some people only grind their teeth at night, some do it during the day. This is sometimes a stress habit. If you're anxious or worried, you may grind your teeth without even realising what is going on.
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Posted on: 2 December 2019
When you finally get to use your new dental implants to eat and smile, this should be a time of celebration, not of concern. However, if your gums around your new dental implants are grey, you may be worried -- but you shouldn't be. This is a common phenomenon. Moreover, despite how hopeless the situation may appear, you can remedy the situation in several ways.
The answer to your problem depends on the cause.
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