by Stephen | Apr 4, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Check-up, Dental Education, Dental Veneers, Mouthguard, Oral Care
6 tips for long-lasting veneers Veneers are a popular cosmetic dental treatment that can improve both the aesthetics and function of your teeth. They are thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are placed over the front surface of your teeth to cover up...
by Stephen | Mar 28, 2023 | Dental Education, Oral Care, Professional Teeth Whitening, Pros and Cons, Teeth Whitening
A bright, white smile is something many people desire as it can enhance their appearance and boost confidence. However, over time, teeth can become discoloured for many reasons, including aging, smoking, certain medications, and consuming staining substances like...
by Stephen | May 14, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Education
Teeth grinding or bruxism is an oral condition where patients clench, gnash or grind their teeth. Bruxism can be experienced day and night but interestingly, each has their own set of causes or etiology that requires different treatment protocols and management....
by Stephen | Aug 10, 2021 | Dental Education, Oral Care
In a recent University of Washington study published in July 2021, the extraordinary role played by white blood cells called neutrophils was revealed. Neutrophils can migrate from the bloodstream and gums into plaque biofilm. Healthy, thin biofilm provides neutrophils...
by Stephen | Mar 1, 2020 | Dental Education
In a recent 2019 study, researchers from the University of Freiburg, Germany have found that an anti-inflammatory plant-based diet can help reduce gingivitis. What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a preventable oral condition in which gum irritation, bleeding and...
by Stephen | Dec 10, 2019 | Dental Education, Oral Care
As a result of a general improvement in community oral health care and awareness over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth retention rates than seniors in the past. However, just because an older adult has made the distance with most of...