Star Style: Make Your Teeth Sparkle

Posted on: 28 July 2015

If you ask anybody who fears their dental appointments why they're afraid of them, it's a safe best that most of them will talk about the dental instruments involved. The vast array of picks, scrapers, drills and chisels would not look entirely out of place in a medieval torture chamber, and while the science of dentistry has advanced to such a degree that the pain and discomfort involved has been drastically reduced, these cold titanium instruments can still be a chilling sight for some. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 June 2015

Many people approach their routine dental visits with some degree of trepidation, but some are truly terrified of the experience no matter how gentle and pleasant their dentist is.  Really nervous patients welcome sedation for a simple check-up, and even undergo general anaesthesia for a routine filling.  Now some dentists are trying a new approach to help fearful patients: clinical hypnosis.  So, what does this entail and can it work for you? [Read More]

Posted on: 28 May 2015

Not everyone has a perfect set of teeth. It's common for people to have misaligned teeth, overcrowded teeth, or gaps in between teeth. Luckily, these conditions can be corrected through orthodontic treatment. One such orthodontic treatment is Invisalign. This treatment utilises clear braces that are different from the traditional metal braces. Read on to learn more about this teeth straightening option and whether it's right for you. How Invisalign works [Read More]

Posted on: 24 April 2015

One of the last things you ever want your dentist to tell you is that you have gum disease. This is a serious issue, and once it gets to a certain point, treatment is difficult and tooth loss may be inevitable. If caught early enough though, it can be treated. There are two types of gum disease you need to know about: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis This is basically the first stage of gum disease. [Read More]