Causes of Tooth Staining
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Dental Care | Leave a Comment
Why your teeth discolor
As your teeth age they begin to discolor. The rate of discoloration varies from person to person and diet and genetic factors influence this. If your ancestors had teeth that stayed white longer as they aged, the chances are that yours will too.
Diet
Strong colours in foods will discolour so avoid or limit such things as coffee, tea, red wine, some heavily spiced foods such as curries and foods with high pigment concentrates such as balsamic vinegars, soy sauces and strongly coloured fruit drinks. Food and drink with a high acid or sugar content will… Continue reading
Read More..>>Searching for a Chronic Bad Breath Cure?
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If you’re searching for a chronic bad breath cure, take heart in knowing that you’re not alone. Chances are that there are more people concerned about their breath - and rightly so - than you might realize. And getting rid of your odorous breath for a few hours is good, but being able to cure it permanently, or as permanently as possible, is even better. So if there is help for “not so fresh” breath, what is it?
It Starts With Hygiene
It may be a simplistic statement, but most every so-called “cure” can and should start with good… Continue reading
Read More..>>The Informed Dental Patient
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Dental Care | Leave a Comment
You as a dental patient need to know about Informed Consent. According to the American Medical Association it is defined as “more than simply getting a patient to sign a written consent form. It is a process of communication between a patient and physician that results in the patient’s authorization or agreement to undergo a specific medical intervention.”
How informed are you?
Let’s develop this further. For example, do you fully understand all the procedures, techniques and time commitments of your proposed dental treatment? Are you informed of all the risks, benefits and options available for each procedure? Are… Continue reading
Read More..>>Shocking But True - People With Whiter Teeth Are Cleverer!
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Believe It Or Not : Intelligent Folks Have Whiter Teeth!
What in heaven’s name is the link between your pearly whites and your gray matter? A lot, apparently.
In a study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), test subjects instinctively judged the intelligence, attractiveness and success of others based on how white their teeth were!
Yes… the color of your teeth influences others’ opinion of you much more than you’d imagine. A dazzling bright smile conveys a positive impression of intelligence, warmth, friendliness, assuredness and confidence. Conversely, people think poorly of someone with dull or discolored teeth… Continue reading
Read More..>>Manchester Cosmetic Dentist Treatment Guide for Potential Patients
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You have booked a consultation with a cosmetic dentist and are wondering what to expect; x-rays, surgery or instantly applied porcelain teeth? Outlined below is a good standard of care and expectations during the journey for a renewed smile.
There are three areas to address:
Function
Comfort
Aesthetics
All of the above having a high level of importance to you. A multitude of investigative procedures need to be considered prior to actually commencing treatment and it is essential the dentist spends as much time as necessary finding out “what the patient really wants”.
Firstly the dentist should carry out a full examination not only in the… Continue reading
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