Periodontitis: When Your Gums Get Ignored
When people think of dental health care, teeth get all the attention. But your dental hygiene involves more than just your teeth – your gums are also incredibly …
The Hurt Feelings of Teeth: the Causes and Prevention of Teeth Sensitivity
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 …
The Electric Flash vs The Sturdy Manual
It’s the age-old question dentists hear all too often: are electric toothbrushes really better than manual toothbrushes? Funnily enough, this question is …
The Ins and Outs of Teeth Discolouration
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, …
Smoking and Oral Health
As you may know, smoking has detrimental effects on your general health. But did you know it affects your oral health as well? There are approximately 600 …
The Impact of Airway Health on Facial Development
The health of the airway plays a crucial role in the development of the structure of the dental arches, jaws, and ultimately the structure of the face. Airway …