Let’s be honest, dental work can get really pricey, and most of us don’t always have the extra money to get immediate assistance. Sometimes, having insurance cover can seem like an unnecessary expense, until we need the funds for an expensive procedure. This is true when it comes to medical and dental insurance. Dental insurance […]
A large percentage of the population have dentures. Dentures are also known as ‘false teeth’ and they are a common, cosmetic and medical prosthetic. But as with everything, there are “well-made dentures, and then there are knock off, more cost effective versions, which usually result in oral injuries and an all-around uncomfortable fit. Dentures can […]
The dental industry is made up of a number of specialists. Most often people use the run-of-the-mill family dentists for everyday needs, but there are many other avenues to explore in the dental realm, depending on what exactly it is that you require. There are orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists and prosthodontists, among others. Yes, each one […]
When it comes to your dental health, there are many more specialists than dentists that you can consult. Depending on your medical issue, you may need to see one of several dental health professionals, such as an orthodontist, an endodontist or even a periodontist. But, what do these lesser known specialists in fact do? Dentist […]
Not all sports are high impact, but if you find yourself dodging balls and rackets on the field or court, your teeth may be in danger! If you play sports or have an athletic kid, you are familiar with protective gear such as knee pads, shin guards and helmets. Mouth guards are just as important […]
In the last few decades, cosmetic surgery has become popular and then normalised, infiltrating every sector of the medical industry – equally so in dentistry. From veneers, braces and the more common trends to people going to the extreme, requesting to have their teeth restructured to match Meghan Markle’s. Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise […]
Toothpaste manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive, recently removed triclosan, an antibacterial compound from their toothpaste, and it has not as yet been decided whether it will be banned for good. The popular, antibacterial Colgate Total was recently reformulated into Colgate Total SF. The new version of the toothpaste is advertised to be a better formula altogether, but as […]
The debate on whether or not children should use their own kid-friendly toothpaste or whether it is fine for them to use normal toothpaste has been an ongoing one – but now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken it one step further by stating that children are using too much tooth […]
Technology is magnificent. Mundane tasks and objects become extraordinary with just a few modifications, and the toothbrush of the future being one such innovation. The toothbrush is the brainchild of Boie USA. “We have aimed to find that sweet spot; our elastomer bristles are designed to help remove plaque while at the same time reducing […]
Gum disease can be debilitating. There are many types of infections that cause erosion of the gums and teeth, and which could have terrible side effects like bad breath and general mouth pain. It’s a proven fact that your oral hygiene directly affects your overall health and well-being. It is also known to affect the […]