Dentures: Facts, Figures and Friendly Advice for Seniors

• Consulting With an Orthodontist: Which Questions Should You Ask?

  1 April 2019

  While your first visit to the orthodontist may seem normal, this isn't the case. This is the only opportunity you have to know the specialist who will transform the feel, function and appearance of your mouth. To have a successful session, it's important to know the main questions you will ask the orthodontist to ensure you pick the best expert for the task. Here are questions you can ask to get the necessary information you need before making the final decision.

• Titanium Implants: What Are They and How Do They Benefit You?

  16 January 2019

  Titanium implants are a type of dental implants that have been adopted by many as an efficient way of replacing missing teeth. The material used to make them is a biocompatible metal that's tolerated very well by the human body. What's more, it integrates very well with human bones and is better than zirconia, another material that's sometimes used for dental implants. What's a titanium implant? Generally, an implant is a form of a screw that's placed into holes in a jaw.

• Surprising Ways That Cosmetic Dentistry Can Enrich Your Health

  17 December 2018

  Cosmetic dentistry, generally speaking, is typically associated with the perfection of people's smiles rather than as a corrective procedure. Thus, a majority of individuals assume that electing to have cosmetic dental care done means enhancing the appearance of their teeth and subsequently improving their smile. However, cosmetic dentistry is much more than that. In fact, some cosmetic dental procedures can actually have a substantially positive impact on your health, too! Furthermore, some insurance providers allow for cosmetic dentistry in their policies, which means you do not have to pay out of pocket either.

• How to Take Good Care of Your Dentures

  5 October 2018

  Dentures that fit the mouth correctly cause neither pain nor discomfort. It makes you look natural as if you had healthy teeth. However, most Australians face a lot of difficulties with their dentures when they don't fit well anymore. This is partly because of installing low-quality dentures or practising poor maintenance. The primary cause of teeth rupture is a poor fit. As you use your teeth to bite and chew food, you exert pressure on the material, which in turn, causes microfractures.

• How to Tell if Your Child Is Hiding a Toothache

  10 September 2018

  While kids often let you know when they aren't feeling well, sometimes they may hide this from you. For example, if you've noticed your child wince a couple of times and hold their cheek, then you might ask them if they have toothache. They may deny this, but you aren't convinced. How can you work out if they have a problem with one of their teeth? Check Teeth For Damage