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As you get older, your teeth weaken which can make them more susceptible to chipping. Even if a chip on your tooth is small and may appear to be insignificant, it should never be left untreated. The broken tooth can cause further harm or may be prone to infections which can cause a range of…

Did you know that your teeth enamel is the strongest substance in your body? It’s even stronger than your bones. Nonetheless, your teeth are not indestructible and you ought to care for them adequately. There are a few habits which can damage our teeth and while some are developed subconsciously, others are as a result…

Most people neglect to evaluate the health of their teeth until their annual dental check-up or unless the pain becomes a factor. While routine dental check-ups are important and highly recommended, there are habits that you can adopt between visits to ensure that your teeth are healthy. As it turns out, healthy teeth go far…

Ever wondered why people with good teeth seem to have it all? Well, it turns out, these people aren’t just happy and successful by chance. Here, we let you in on 4 things people with great smiles have in common. They are more positive It’s believed that when the people around us are happy, we…

Many of us are complacent about missing teeth, not realising that they can impact upon our health and facial aesthetics.  Once you lose teeth, your self-esteem can be knocked, eating made difficult and eventually your jawbone and face be affected.  Going forward, once the damage is done, it can be very costly to correct.  If…

Gum disease can lead to loss of teeth as the tissue that surrounds them begins to deteriorate.  But before gum disease begins to develop (periodontitis), you may notice signs of gingivitis (gum inflammation). Gum inflammation does not always result in gum disease but if it is left untreated, the results can be disastrous as far…

Many people do not realise that cleaning the tongue can be very beneficial for good health and wellbeing. But why is keeping the tongue fresh important? The fact is, most diseases start life in the gut and research has shown that the mouth can act as a literal reservoir for microbes that can create inflammation…

We all know that we need to keep our teeth clean by brushing and flossing.  This helps to remove food particles that can turn into horrible plaque once they combine with bacteria.  Plaque is a real destroyer of teeth, with its acid breaking down tooth enamel and forming cavities. But that is taking care of…

There is nothing worse than trying to hide your smile because you are embarrassed by your teeth.  If you have lost a tooth, you can end up feeling unattractive and unhappy about the way your teeth look. Losing one or more teeth also changes the way that you eat; chewing food can become more difficult…