Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) occurs when bacteria start attacking the gums and the teeth.
Fillings and crowns are materials used to restore damaged teeth. Fillings are ideal for minor decays. Crowns, on the other hand, are more suitable for severe decays or cracks in the teeth. Fillings and crowns come in different types.
Retainers are dental appliances used after active orthodontic treatment. They’re custom-made appliances that consist of a mix of both plastic and metal.
Braces are metallic appliances that are fixed on the surface of the teeth. They’re easily visible but they have a number of advantages over removable orthdontics.
Bruxism, or involuntary teeth grinding, is common in children. The true cause of teeth grinding is unknown, but certain factors like stress, bite problems and tooth eruption influence this sleep disorder in children.
A study entitled ‘A survey of sports drinks consumption amongst adolescents’, published in the British Dental Journal (2016) found that a high percentage of 12-14 year olds regularly consume sweet sugary sports and energy drinks. These drinks increase their risk of obesity and tooth erosion. “Unfortunately there is wide appeal to consume sports drinks and/or […]
Preventive dentistry saves you a lot of time and money. If you undergo twice-yearly dental check-ups, you’ll be able to identify and treat problems before they become serious. You can also rely on pain-free treatment options to fix minor problems.
The British Dental Health Foundation has released new findings that suggest that dentists may be able to detect the early stages of dementia in people through the state of their oral health given that many suffering from the disorder are often unable to maintain good oral health, a key indicator of their broader health decline. […]
A study by Newcastle University researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay. Since 1990, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that intake of ‘free sugars’should be less than 10% of toal energy (calorie) intake. Free […]
At a 2-day United Nations meeting in Geneva, Switzerland in mid-November 2009, 29 experts from 15 countries concluded that the world wide use of dental amalgam results in 180 to 240 tons of mercury being discharged into air, soil and water each year, whilst 80 to 100 metric tons are recycled, sequestered or disposed of […]
