I had a silly slip getting out of my car and ended up with a chipped tooth a while ago. Unfortunately I ignored the problem because I was busy and I ended up with a much more problematic and big repair job. I want to make sure that no one else makes the silly mistake that I made so I have started this website. I get dentists to give me interviews and tips on the best way to react to accidental dental damage so that you don't do permanent damage to your mouth. I hope you enjoy the site and find it useful.
Posted on: 13 November 2017
If you have recently taken up scuba diving, you may not have considered how it may affect your dental health. At first, it may seem highly unlikely that diving underwater using professional equipment could cause any harm to your teeth. However, there are a number of dental issues which can occur when scuba diving. Below is a guide to one of the most common issues, tooth squeeze.
What is tooth squeeze?
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Posted on: 16 October 2017
When children are in their element, they may feel as if they are indestructible. Certainly, they are able to absorb bumps and bruises much more readily than their parents can! However, parents also have to look out for the well-being of their kids, particularly when they are taking part in a contact sport in school. This is a rite of passage for most children, but injuries can frequently occur to the mouth and could lead to dental injuries.
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Posted on: 22 September 2017
Are you on the verge of having braces? Congratulations, because you're taking the first step towards straighter teeth. Not only does this make smiling feel more effortless, but also it can help with word formation and chewing too.
Before an orthodontist installs your braces, there are some essential facts they may want you to know:
The stuff that catches around braces harms your teeth
No matter what type of braces you opt for, there's scope for food getting stuck there.
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Posted on: 30 August 2017
Your first child brings a lot of firsts out of their world into yours. The first time they laugh, the first time they crawl, and the first time they lose a tooth are all memorable experiences. When it comes to the removal of loose teeth, you may remember your parents trying to help you get the tooth out. The problem with this though was that many children grew up afraid of loose teeth because they feared the pain of it being pulled by mum or dad.
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