Children’s Teeth A baby will have 20 teeth come through from age 6 months on wards, but this can vary greatly. Some babies are born with teeth (natal teeth) or shortly after (neonatal teeth). Baby teeth hold the spaces for the second set of teeth to descend into. Milk teeth have very thin enamel so […]

Teeth Whitening Teeth Whitening is a very popular cosmetic treatment that people like to go for, in order to have whiter more polished looking teeth. Why not? If it makes someone feel more happy and confident with their smile. There are two forms on whitening listed below, with their pros and cons: In Surgery – […]

Gum Disease Do you have red, swollen or painful gums? Do they bleed when you brush your teeth or do you have bad breath? These are all signs of gum disease! Stages of gum disease. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque on the teeth. Brushing twice daily and flossing regularly helps maintain […]

Top tips for: Clean your teeth twice daily. Brush the gum line and each individual tooth last thing at night, so the last thing to touch your teeth is fluoridated toothpaste and brush one other time during the day. After brushing spit DO NOT rinse to maintain the fluoride concentration levels. Fluoride helps to strengthen […]

Composite Filling Composite fillings are also known as white fillings. Composite fillings are  made up of a mixture of compounds such as glass and plastic which make them appear tooth coloured Composite fillings are used for cosmetic dentistry to restore teeth. Dentists are able to blend the shade of the filling with the natural teeth […]