Are you unhappy with the appearance of your smile? Do you refrain from smiling with your mouth open or otherwise showing your teeth? Then getting cosmetic veneers placed on your teeth might be a good choice for you, especially if tooth whitening treatments or bleaching haven’t worked the way you want them to, if you have chipped, broken, discoloured, or significantly worn teeth, or if you think your teeth are too small, too pointy, or are otherwise awkwardly positioned in your mouth. There are a variety of options for dental veneers depending on your needs, the type of look you want, your budg ..read more

The enamel on your teeth is some of the toughest tissue in your body, but it’s still vulnerable to chipping and even breaking. Falls, blows to the face, using your teeth to tear open plastic or other packaging, or even biting down on hard foods can all cause a broken tooth. If you have a chipped tooth or even a broken tooth, you should see a dentist as soon as possible. There are a variety of ways to repair a broken tooth, from caps to veneers to crowns. Your dentist will be able to figure out the best way to treat your broken tooth and repair the chipped teeth, and restore your smile to its o ..read more

Have you lost teeth but don’t feel prepared for a conventional restoration which might involve invasive surgery or costly dental work? Do you find your dentures to be loose or uncomfortable, or are you afraid of being embarrassed if your dentures come out of place? Do you have difficulty eating or speaking normally because of missing teeth? Do you wish your smile was restored to its original state – or better? Then you may want to consider mini dental implants, which are meant to replace lost teeth in the case that you don’t want or can’t receive more conventional treatments. Mini dental impla ..read more

Everyone wants an amazing smile. However, sometimes you need a little help to get it. Porcelain crowns or dental crowns (also referred to as tooth or dental caps) can give you that dazzling smile that you wish for, and it can be easier than you think. Crowns are made by taking impressions of your tooth or teeth and then customising a porcelain or metal cap – or a blend of both – and then adhering that cap to your tooth. Dental crowns are fixed prosthetics that are permanently cemented onto your natural teeth with the purpose of covering a damaged or chipped tooth; that said, crowns also streng ..read more

Many people suffer from missing teeth or chipped teeth, and the effect that having less than perfect teeth can have on your smile and therefore your self-confidence can be quite damaging. However, there are solutions in the form of various dental procedures or surgeries including dental implants or veneers. Dental implants or tooth implants serve as a replacement for the root of your missing tooth or teeth and provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable teeth that are designed to match the look and feel of your natural teeth. If you’ve lost a tooth due to decay, injury, or f ..read more

You probably think of deep cleaning your teeth as something that you do at home after a particularly messy meal or before you use a home whitening kit, or maybe something that you do before you go to the dentist (particularly if you’ve skipped a few appointments). However, a deep teeth cleaning is actually a procedure that you have performed by a dentist or dental hygienist, not something you do yourself. Deep teeth cleanings are meant to treat periodontal or gum disease; a deep teeth cleaning is often advised for people who haven’t had regular dental cleaning appointments for a while but it m ..read more

Are your teeth and mouth healthy but lack the aesthetic you’d prefer? While visiting your dentist for regular cleanings is always recommended, sometimes even clean and healthy teeth don’t necessarily look the way that you want. For instance, you may want to whiten your teeth, alter their position, get caps or veneers, or otherwise upgrade your smile. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes into play. What Is Cosmetic Dentistry? The term cosmetic dentistry refers to the art and science of improving the appearance of your smile including teeth, gums, and bite. It may involve moving teeth from the ..read more