Catching yourself in the mirror and focusing on misaligned teeth can really eat away at your self-esteem. Combine that with a fear of the dentist’s office and your smile can easily get neglected… In fact, a new survey by teeth straightening experts at Align Technology found that one in five adults feel they get judged […]

What would you do if your dentist told you they were going to print you a replacement tooth? What if they went on to say that this would also aid in keeping your mouth free of bacteria? I know, it sounds pretty ridiculous, like something you’d find in some kind of futuristic film. But this […]

It’s time to talk about teeth whitening again! This week we’re going to take a look into the legalities of the procedure… By law, teeth whitening can only be carried out by registered dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and clinical dental technicians working to the prescription of a dentist. Why is this so important? Many […]

What if I told you that there’s a bad side to flossing? You probably wouldn’t believe me. Allow me elaborate… Flossing at its core isn’t a bad process, as you’ve probably heard from your dentist, it’s an efficient way to get rid of plaque that a standard toothbrush simply cannot reach. Plaque is a major […]

One of the things I get asked about the most as a dentist is for tips on how to maintain healthy teeth on a day-to-day basis. So here you go guys – these are my eight pointers to keep your mouth happy and healthy: 1. Always clean before bed This seems pretty obvious, but you’d […]

Time and time again these “natural” teeth whitening trends pop up around the Internet. Unfortunately people constantly fall for them, wasting time, money and energy on something that isn’t really going to give them a whiter smile and can even cause harm to your teeth. The only way forward when it comes to teeth whitening […]

I know it sounds pretty crazy, but it’s absolutely true! After months of research studying CAT scans of the remains of 30 men, women and children who perished beneath the ashes of Pompeii’s Mount Vesuvius, scientists found something incredible… These Ancient Romans lived long before the days of modern dentistry but yet they had impressively […]

How many times a day do brush your teeth? For how long? Do you get into all the nooks and crannies, areas where bacteria likes to hide, or sugar likes to cling? We all do it… a quick once over in the morning before we go to work, an even quicker brushing session before you […]

When out on nights out and your friends are snapping photos of the evening’s best moments, are you always staring into the camera with pursed lips because you’re ashamed of your teeth? Do you suffer from dental discoloration? Maybe your teeth are a teensy bit too creamy around the sides, or they may harbour significant […]

If you were offered a free filling, extraction or cleaning for just one day, would you take that opportunity with open arms? I found teeny article that piqued my interest. http://www.wxyz.com/news/dentistry-from-the-heart-event-will-provide-free-dental-care-for-adults Dentistry from the Heart… it’s a cute title, and I’m sure it will make all 50 people happier, especially those from less fortunate backgrounds […]