Why is it so important to maintain dental health?
Maintaining your teeth and gums, as you age is an important step in sustaining your general health and well-being. Alongside exercising, eating right and regular health checks good dental health will help you to lead a long, happy and healthy life.
How can I maintain my smile as I age?
Routine visits to your dentist are of great importance. A visit every six months for a thorough examination and clean will enable us to detect any dental problems early and limit the extent of the problem. It is also essential to brush at least twice each day (after breakfast and dinner) and floss once a day. This will help to prevent decay and gum disease. Speak with our team during your next visit, for more information on preventive care and hygiene.
What can I do to improve the health and appearance of my smile?
If you’re missing a tooth or several teeth, then dental implants, dentures or bridges may be an option for you. If a tooth needs rebuilding, then crowns, inlays or onlays could be the solution. For cosmetic changes, tooth whitening, veneers and bonding are amongst some of the treatments that you could consider. During your initial consultation, we will work with you to determine the best treatment option for your individual situation.
What are the main benefits of dentistry treatment?
Achieving optimal dental health has the power to change your life for the better. It leads to improvements in confidence and self-esteem, oral health and general well-being, your looks, comfort, speech and dietary habits.
Why do teeth seem to darken when people age?
Teeth may seem to darken as plaque can build up faster and in larger amounts as we age. Staining from coffee, tea, soft drinks, certain medications and smoking can also occur. Changes in dentin may cause teeth to appear a little darker as well.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is the ultimate mixture of art and dental science. These procedures aim to create beautiful, aesthetically pleasing smiles; utilising the latest restorative technologies and materials.
Who is a candidate for cosmetic dentistry treatment?
Virtually everyone can have his or her smile improved by some cosmetic technique. There are many treatments available to treat chipped, stained or crooked teeth. During your initial consultation, talk to your dentist to work out the best treatment for you.
What is the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment undergone by patients?
Tooth Whitening is probably the most popular cosmetic procedure available today. This is the case as tooth whitening can be the quickest, most effective way to enhance the appearance of your smile.
What are some of the results Cosmetic Dentistry treatment can achieve?
Rejuvenate discoloured / stained teeth
Close gaps between teeth
Reduce the over-crowded nature of teeth
Straighten overlapping or crooked teeth
Cover chips
Conceal blemishes
Replace missing teeth
Repair breakages
Replace amalgam fillings with white fillings
Gum re-contouring for gummy smiles
What are the problems with radiation from dental X-rays?
The decision about whether to take a dental X-ray is answered by weighing up the risks versus the benefits. If you’re taking the X-ray just for the heck of it, I would say it doesn’t matter how little radiation it has, it’s an unacceptable amount. If you stand to gain a really good amount of information from it, which potentially you can, then you’d say OK, it’s a worthwhile exercise.
