Category Archives: Dental Articles

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. You cannot make a good first impression if your teeth are stained or discoloured. Teeth whitening and composite bonding are cosmetic dental treatments to regain your lost glistening smile.  Why do you need professional teeth whitening? With time and natural ageing, your teeth may […]

Sometimes, your dental problems may need minor oral surgery to cure them. Unlike in the old days, surgical procedures are not painful due to the wide availability of anaesthetics. Most can be done on the dental chair as with any other general dental treatment. Here are some of the most common oral surgical procedures: Surgical […]

What Occlusal Splints and Michigan Splints Are and When they may be Recommended? Both occlusal splints and Michigan splints are removable dental appliances individually customised to each patient to meet their unique occlusal functional needs. Most splints are mainly made of hard acrylic and transparent making them virtually invisible. Occlusal splints are generally designed to […]

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-coloured porcelain or composite shells cemented onto your teeth’ front surface. Veneers look similar to natural teeth because they are custom-made according to your healthy remaining teeth. So, they are mostly used to restore the front teeth that can be seen from the outside when you smile and speak. When do […]

Good oral health is important to maintain a healthy mouth, allowing us to eat and drink without discomfort, speak, and confidently smile. However, did you know good oral health and visit a regular dental hygienist and periodontist (dental gum specialist) is essential to enhance overall well-being? It is well-known that millions of good and bad […]

Dental implants have recently dominated dentistry since their invention as the best solution to replace a missing tooth. Dental implants could restore function and appearance by replacing missing natural teeth better than any other alternative. A patient with good oral hygiene, medically fit, and enough jawbone could be a candidate to receive dental implants. On […]

Having healthy pink gums allows you to smile in confidence. So, maintaining pink esthetics is essential for better oral health without discomfort. Here are five tips for maintaining healthy gums: Plaque accumulation on teeth is the root cause of one to development of gum diseases. Removing the accumulating plaque from teeth surfaces within 24 hours […]

There are several advanced ways to replace your missing teeth. It’s important to know when and what to choose from those options. Unlike dentures, crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic alternatives. A dental crown is essentially an artificial tooth that can be custom-made to a patient’s exact specifications, including changing the shape, colour, and texture […]

A holistic dentist is a dental professional who practices alternative dental treatments with a holistic approach. Holistic dentists believe that there’s a direct link between your oral health and general health. So, before treating your dental conditions, they always evaluate all your symptoms that present not only in the oral cavity but also in your […]

Holistic dentistry is also termed biological dentistry. It is a type of dental practice based on the belief that there is a physiological connection between your dental and general health. Holistic dentistry includes different modalities of treatment procedures such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayurveda, herbology, homoeopathy, hypnosis, meditation, and nutrition therapy. These approaches in curing oral […]