What Causes Teeth Sensitivity? The first outer layer of teeth is enamel which is white and hard, encasing the second inner layer called dentin. Dentin is made up of tubules that are microscopic in size and the tubules contain nerve endings. Teeth sensitivity (also...
It’s the age-old question dentists hear all too often: are electric toothbrushes really better than manual toothbrushes? Funnily enough, this question is actually really easy to answer: no. Both are equally effective BUT only if they are both correctly used with the...
You may have noticed that teeth can stain or change colour over time, either in your own teeth or others’. Whether it is a yellow pigment or a dark brown shade, any teeth discolouration can affect a bright smile. So what discolours teeth? And how can you prevent it...
Summer is almost upon us and most of us will be thinking of long sunny days spent at the beach and topping it off with a nice bright smile. Here are some tips to brighten your pearly whites naturally and there’s no reason why they can’t be delicious too! Water We are...
With summer fast approaching, most of us naturally want nice bright radiant smiles. The appearance of our teeth can affect our image and confidence. How can we avoid causing more staining to our teeth? Coffee and Tea Unfortunately, your usual ‘pick-me-ups’ can cause...
Everyone knows men need a little more convincing to take better care of themselves than women. How can caring wives give that gentle nudge for their husbands to go for regular dental visits? During a regular check-up appointment, besides looking for dental decay, your...
