6 October 2017 | Admin  As a parent it is important to look after your children's oral health once they are born, but what about when pregnant? As a mother if you’re expecting, your dentist or doctor may advise you how – and how important it is – to keep your mouth healthy during pregnancy. You may have even read our blog post on the topic here growing evidence suggests that your oral health can actually affect the outcome of your birth… and that any dental decay, or cavity-causing bacteria, could be passed onto your baby.
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12 September 2017 | Admin  Dry mouth is a feeling that there is not enough saliva in your mouth. Your mouth needs saliva to work properly as it lubricates and cleanses the mouth, helps to process food and prevents infection. Dry mouth can cause irritation, make speaking and eating difficult, affect dentures, cause tooth decay and contribute to bad breath. |
12 September 2017 | Admin  Bad breath is caused by many factors and it is important to understand there is no universal solution for it. There are many products on the market which help with one aspect or another so finding a solution to your condition will probably require a combination of relevant products combined with a new oral hygiene regime. Many people suffer from gum disease without realising it. Even severe gum disease can go unnoticed. It is best to think of gum disease as incurable but in most cases it can be successfully managed... |
12 September 2017 | Admin  Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic or metal that fit over the gums to replace missing teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth can cause problems with eating, speech, and teeth either side of the gap may grow into the space at an angle. Sometimes all the teeth need to be removed and replaced. Complete Dentures (a full set) replace all your upper or lower teeth. Partial Dentures replace just one or a few missing teeth. Dentures may feel strange to begin with, but you'll soon get used to them... |
12 September 2017 | Admin  Orthodontic treatment is a way to correct teeth and jaws that are positioned incorrectly to improve their appearance. Fixed braces are the most common type of orthodontic appliance. They can be used when a number of teeth need to be corrected. You will be able to eat normally while wearing a fixed appliance. However, you should avoid certain foods such as sticky, chewy, hard and sugary foods because they can damage the appliance and teeth. |
