When it comes to replacing missing teeth, patients may consider a dental implant or a more traditional dental bridge. They may well be guided by cost and end up choosing the cheapest option without fully appreciating the pros and cons of the different treatments...
White spots typically develop in childhood when there is too much fluoride exposure. In their adult years, people are often bothered by the white spots. One treatment is to install veneers to mask your teeth. How do these veneers function and what are some of their...
Alternately called dummies or pacifiers, soothers are used by parents throughout the world to quieten babies. Apart from soothing a child, dummies have also been linked with a reduced risk of SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. However, soothers can also impact...
A dental implant is a strong tooth replacement, which along with a crown restores a missing tooth. The implant is screwed into the jaw by a qualified dentist and is designed to last a lifetime. Key takeaways: The dental implant supports the alveolar bone, helping to...
Don’t ignore your discoloured tongue. Tongue discolouration can be a sign of deeper issues like diabetes and oral cancer. Here are the causes of tongue discolouration. Causes of discolouration: – Fever and dehydration. – Oral thrush, a condition that also...