Dental Emergencies: 3 Common Solutions to a Chipped Tooth

One of the most painful dental emergencies that you might have to deal with is a chipped tooth. Teeth chip because they are weak, and they can also chip when they've been subjected to sudden blunt-force trauma. For example, your tooth might get chipped when you bite into tough foods or if someone hits you in the face with a hard object. Depending on the size of the chip, you will experience varying amounts of pain and bleeding. [Read More]

How to Use Teeth Whitening Trays Correctly

The popularity of teeth whitening procedures and products among Australians aged 35 and below has been increasing over the last couple of years. The ready availability of teeth-whitening products has made the procedure effortless. Teeth whitening trays are an excellent example of over-the-counter products, which proved successful among the youth. However, you can easily irritate or damage your teeth and gums by using teeth whitening trays incorrectly. This article highlights essential tips for using teeth whitening trays correctly. [Read More]

3 Key Tips for Wearing Clear Braces

A few decades ago, the only option that patients with crooked teeth had were braces. Although braces have come a long way from the traditional metallic design, adults are still reluctant to use them. Luckily, clear braces are an alternative treatment that patients can rely on today to straighten their teeth and improve their bite. Unfortunately, most patients know very little about what to expect upon getting clear braces. Therefore, they end up surprised and overwhelmed at how much they did not know. [Read More]

Food Trapped Beneath Your Dental Bridge? Here's What You Need to Do

Most people have experienced the mild annoyance of having food trapped between their teeth. But then you brush, floss and rinse and the problem is solved. And yet, what about when you get food trapped beneath your teeth? This can be an issue when you have a dental bridge. So what's the best way to dislodge food that has become trapped underneath your dental bridge? And what might it mean if it keeps happening to you? [Read More]