May 07 2011
Hearing your child referred to as ‘metal mouth’ can be quite painful. It’s even more painful for them. For decades we have forced our children to undergo the unpleasant experience of not just having dental braces fitted to their teeth, but to also facing ridicule at school. Most of that has changed in modern dentistry [...]
Feb 28 2011
Mention the word braces around teenagers and they will run a mile. Teens are all about image and braces certainly don’t do anything for their image. However, over the years, the dental community has itself listened to the sensitivities of those teens and they have come up with several different options, all designed to [...]
Jan 21 2011
We live in a society where difference can still lead to negatives. Children, especially young teens, can be particularly intolerant so when a dentist suggests braces the look on a teen’s face is often one of devastation. In today’s world, it doesn’t have to be. Braces come in a lot of different forms and, for [...]
Dec 16 2010
There are many terms used in dentistry that most lay people are unaware off. Terms such as orthodontics and periodontics are used to define specific areas of dentistry. Orthodontics involves the treatment of teeth that are crowded or misaligned. Accelerated orthodontics then is treating these conditions using techniques that arrive at finished result earlier than [...]
Nov 22 2010
The tin grin – how teenagers hate the thought of that. In fact, there are many adults that also hate it. For those not in the know, the tin grin refers to the old-fashioned metal braces that orthodontists had to painstakingly fix to someone’s teeth. These days, there are a wide range of options available [...]
Oct 25 2010
Braces are one area of cosmetic dentistry that most people don’t like, especially teenagers. They are not the greatest sight in the world, can be uncomfortable for quite some time, and can be laborious to fit. Invisible braces have changed all of that and are ideal for people who only need minor adjustments – even [...]
Jun 20 2010
Cosmetic dentistry can help enhance your smile to a great extent. You don’t need to fuss over your dental flaws any longer. A couple of visits to the dental clinic can get you that perfect smile you have been looking for. Cosmetic dentistry is pretty smart. Let me tell you how.
You can get invisible [...]
Sep 05 2009
Cosmetic dentistry has evolved significantly over the last few years. You will be amazed to learn how dentistry can change the appearance of your smile. Let me familiarize you with some common cosmetic procedures in dentistry.
Zoom Whitening
Zoom whitening is a process that whitens your teeth in less than an hour! If you would like to [...]
Jun 18 2009
There was a time when visiting the dentist was limited to oral examinations and dental cleanings. That was the time people lived with the way their smile looked; their only concern was acquiring a pearly white smile. Times have changed and people have started looking beyond teeth whitening for aesthetical reasons. They want to fix [...]
Jul 31 2008
Continuing with yesterday’s post, we will discuss some more cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Invisible braces
Remember how some of us hated the thought of putting on braces in junior school? It used to be a nasty idea and the dentist was a villain for suggesting braces. However, things are different now. We have invisible braces! These can [...]