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What are the benefits and risks of having a dental implant?

More and more people are choosing to have dental implants to replace missing teeth.  Naturally blending in with your natural teeth, dental implants offer a durable and long-lasting solution to tooth loss and...

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How Often Should You Really Brush Your Teeth?

For many of us, brushing our teeth is a mantra, a way to cleanse ourselves of the grit and grime that builds up over the course of the day (or night). For others, it’s a necessary evil, a chore that they...

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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...

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What Can I Do To Prevent Bad Breath?

Whilst there can be other causes for bad breath, the majority of the time bad breath is caused by issues within the mouth, teeth and gums.  There are steps you can take to minimise the chances of this being a...

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What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are thin, tooth-coloured shells that are custom-made, attached to the front of your teeth and cover the entire surface of the tooth, providing a natural look that masks any areas of concern.  There are...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...