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Patients head to dental clinics to fix their teeth or to get advice on their teeth. More often than not they have specific thoughts…

It is important to know what teeth whitening products and methods and avoid unprofessional methods of tooth whitening which are for sale on the high street and may seriously damage your teeth. The whitest natural colour of human teeth is labelled B1. The whitest available is a BL1HT (bleaching shade with high translucency). This is 4 […]

The cost of treatment is a determining factor for most patients. Very few patients simply move forward with treatment without…

As dentists, we see all sorts of dental problems. These patients fall mainly into two categories. There are those patients who suffer from developing cavities and others with gum disease. Dentists are very quick to point their finger at poor oral hygiene, but is it always to blame? Of course, we see patients with very […]

Very often we are unaware of tooth or gum disease. We pick up signals, but there is often no pain and, in our opinion, no real urgency to head to the clinic. When we finally dedicate time and effort to visit the dentist it is often too late. SIGNS OF TOOTH/GUM DISEASE Colour of gums: […]

Replacing a long-lost tooth with a more permanent solution is not always an easy task. Teeth like the upper or lower first molar or an upper central or lateral incisor are often missing from a young age. These cases normally arise due to failed root canal treatments, fractures or even trauma caused by a road […]

Back in the day, not too long ago, in fact, extracting teeth was common practice. Today’s dentistry aims higher. The line of thinking is always to try and hang onto your own teeth, as there is nothing better. How do we do this? The first step is to take our children with us when we […]

Dental treatment plans vary considerably. Besides the main aim and objective of good aesthetics and functionality, other goals may include comfort, hygiene maintenance and having fixed teeth. The manner of achieving these desirable goals varies with the nature of treatment provided. A goal is an answer to a complaint. Source of common complaints 1. Food […]

Whenever a dentist is given the go ahead to produce some prosthesis or dental appliance for a patient, he or she takes a silicone impressions. Read more

Just like our skin, our teeth are subjected to daily heavy wear and tear. The only difference is that our skin is replaced daily while our teeth have to last a lifetime. Read more

Many people who have conventional dentures don’t wear them for the simple reason that they don’t stay in place and hurt because they move on chewing. Read more

Naturally, when one decides on anything, the advantages and disadvantages must be weighed up. Read more