Tag: Dentist

Dental treatments to create the perfect smile in time for summer

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As the summer months are rapidly approaching, many are making plans to make the most out of the lighter evenings, barbeques with loved ones and time spent outdoors soaking up the glorious weather. During these warmer days, the overall mood is more positive and people are generally happier in the summer weather. It is times like these we can’t help but smile more than usual. Since the chances of smiling more are likely to increase, it is understandable that you would want to have the perfect smile to match the bright skies. According to Brisbane City Dentist, with an ever-growing range of cosmetic dental treatments available to create the perfect smile makeover, it means that achieving the perfect smile can easily be attained. Here are just some of the dental treatments currently available to help you create the perfect smile in time for summer. Achieve The Hollywood Smile With Veneers Across the small and big screens, our favourite television and films stars showcase their straight, pearly white teeth. The secret is, many of them will have undergone some form of dental cosmetic procedures to help them achieve such an envious smile. One of the most common procedures is having veneers placed on their teeth. Veneers are often used to treat those with chipped teeth, stained teeth or even gapped teeth, as they improve the overall appearance of a person’s smile, in particular those with alignment issues, Dr Soha Sharif says. Small and wafer-like pieces of durable material, veneers are custom made to look like your teeth…. Read More

Need dental treatment of TMJ? Choose a dentist in Preston

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge that will connect your jaw with the temporal bone of your jaw. These bones are situated in front of your every ear and it gives your jaw the flexibility to move up and down, side to side so you can perform daily tasks such as chewing, biting, yawning and just life in general. If you feel pain in your jaw joint in the muscle that controls the movement then you are suffering from TMJ. It is difficult to determine the cause of this disorder but it is related to the problems in muscles of your jaw or the joints.  You may feel pain due to a combination of various factors such as genetics, arthritis, or heavy blow and whiplash injury to your jaw. You can suffer from TMJ due to bruxism and that is why you should visit dentist Preston as your dentist will help you stop clenching and grinding your teeth with special dental appliances.  How TMJ is diagnosed by a dentist TMJ is a very serious dental issue and you need not address it as soon as possible. Visiting a dentist in Preston as soon as possible should be your priority as your dentist will help you prevent further damage to your jaw and save you from throbbing pain in the jaw.  Your dentist Preston will ask for you the symptoms and types of discomfort you are feeling and will examine your jaw. With the help of the following methods, dentist Preston will diagnose whether you… Read More

New year, new diet – But is going vegan bad for your teeth?

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Veganism is one of the fastest-growing food trends in the world with A-list celebrities including Zac Efron and David Attenborough promoting the benefits of a meat-free diet.  In the space of a few years, Australia has quickly become the second most popular country in the world for vegans.  But, because nothings ever as it seems, before embarking on a dietary change you should do your research and consider the potential impacts on your oral health. We grilled with Doctor Rick Iskandar, who’s a Philips Sonicare ambassador and principal dentist at Tailored Teeth, who had some important things to say. Why do dentists go on about toothbrushes and oral health? Many of the complaints people have about their mouth and teeth are caused by plaque, a sticky layer containing colonies of bacteria and their by-products that forms on our teeth over time. Bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay and staining can all be caused by plaque being left on your teeth and gums for longer than it should be. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily limits the amount of time plaque and bacteria sit on your teeth and helps to prevent many of the smelly, unsightly or painful consequences of neglected teeth. The right toothbrush is key to good oral health. I started recommending electric toothbrushes over manual brushes a few years ago. My patients and I are interested in effectiveness, safety, and efficiency when we brush our teeth. For that reason, I recommend the Philips Sonicare range. The Philips DiamondClean 9000 model is especially… Read More