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Dental Veneers

Increasingly people are looking to improve the look of their teeth and improve their smile.  Many concerns such as whiteness, staining and discolouration, chipped, cracked, worn or uneven teeth can be treated by using...

How safe is teeth whitening?

You may be considering getting your teeth whitened, but are unsure about how safe it is and whether there are any possible risks. What are the risks? As with anything, there is always a slight risk of damage of side...

Why aren’t my teeth white?

With increased interest in teeth whitening, you may wonder why your teeth aren’t naturally white.  There can be many reasons why your smile may not be as white as you would like.  Teeth can naturally range in colour...

Teeth Whitening

More and more people are turning to teeth whitening as a great way to improve their smile, enhance their appearance, look younger and gain confidence. Why aren’t my teeth white? With increased popularity for teeth...

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

You may be suffering the pain and discomfort from sensitive teeth and are wondering why.  Some people are more likely to naturally have sensitive teeth than others due to having thinner enamel. The enamel is the tough...

Tooth Sensitivity

Have you ever felt pain or discomfort in your teeth after eating ice cream or having a hot drink?  If so, you’re not alone.  Whilst this pain could be a sign of a cavity, it is also a common symptom in people who have...

Why Do I Need To Floss My Teeth?

You may have been encouraged by your dentist for years to floss as part of your oral hygiene routine, but did you actually know why it is so important. Did you know that nearly half of the surface area of your teeth...

What Causes Bad Breath?

Bad breath.  Something many of us worry about and most of us will experience at some point in our lives.  We are all likely familiar with some causes, namely through eating certain foods, such as onions and garlic, or...

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bad breath.  Something many of us worry about and most of us will experience at some point in our lives.  We are all likely familiar with some causes, namely through eating certain foods, such as onions and garlic, or...

The Best Diet for Dental Health

We all know that maintaining good oral hygiene by thorough brushing, flossing and regular check-ups is important.  Your dental health is also everything to do with your diet.  Whatever food or drink you choose to have...

Your Diet and Healthy Teeth

We all know that maintaining good oral hygiene by thorough brushing, flossing and regular check-ups is important.  Your dental health is also everything to do with your diet.  Whatever food or drink you choose to have...

Reading Clearly at All Ages

Long-sightedness generally means difficulties focusing on near objects. Children who are long sighted often have trouble seeing up close first and may experience feelings of eye strain or headaches when reading. Later...

Do I have Dry Eye

Dry eyes can become red and irritated, causing a feeling of scratchiness. Symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome include: Burning sensation Itchy eyes Aching sensations Heavy eyes Fatigued eyes Sore eyes Dryness...