Brushing Blues
You may be one of those who takes excellent care of your teeth. Your mother has been responsible for instilling this good habit. Brush regularly as properly, she said. You… Read More
Help for that Gap !
Madonna, Eddie Murphy and Omar Sharif sport big gaps in their teeth giving them a distinctive, unique look. Are gaps for everyone? True, gaps between the front teeth may look… Read More
Calcium and your Teeth
There is a belief that Calcium and Calcium supplements are good for your teeth. Milk and dairy products such as cheese are rich in calcium. They contain fatty acids, proteins,… Read More
There’s been a small accident….
Your 12-year-old son has charged his way down the staircase, 2 steps at a time and trips on the last one, landing on his face. Just a minor bruise, but… Read More
What’s a tooth post?
When you have to get a crown for your tooth the dentist says you need a ‘post’. Posts are small pillar-like structures meant to strengthen your tooth before capping. Badly… Read More
Paediatric dentistry guidelines for parents
Children’s first (milk) teeth are important because, apart from being needed for chewing and speaking, they help to maintain space for permanent teeth, developing underneath them in the jaws. If… Read More
What is tooth erosion and is it dangerous?
What is tooth erosion? What causes tooth erosion? The enamel on teeth can wear away due to a variety of reasons. When tooth structure is removed or wears away as… Read More
A BRAND NEW SMILE
Stacy had crowned her upper teeth several years ago, but now started noticing her lower teeth did not look very pleasing, especially in comparison to her upper teeth. In two… Read More
That Health History
You are at the dentist. Then why are you being asked to fill a Medical History Form? Yes it seems tedious to fill that questionnaire but let's look at the… Read More