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Brace For It: The Pros & Cons of Hidden Braces for Teens
Teenagers are grumpy creatures at the best of times, but when it comes to braces, the idea of having metal in the mouth creates a whole new level of anxiety. Now your child knows their teeth need professional dental intervention to get them straight, what options do you have to do this when traditional braces have your child not wanting to smile for the next two years? Hidden braces fitted behind the teeth are one answer, and these are the pros and cons your child needs to know.

Why Adherence to Teeth Whitening Product Guidelines Is Important
Some people may wish to get quicker tooth whitening results by exceeding the dosage of dental whitening products. Such people may not know the risks of not following the usage guidelines that are provided by the manufacturer of the product. This article discusses some of the dangers that may occur when you don't follow the instructions provided on how to whiten your teeth using a certain product. Increased Dental Permeability

Toothbrush Hygiene Tips to Give Your University-Bound Child
If you have children who are about to go off to university, it is important to know that their dental hygiene is as important as their studies. Since university life is characteristically communal, the collective use of washrooms and dormitories is likely to increase the spread of germs and bacteria if hygiene is anything to go by. Therefore, dental hygiene is crucial, but it should start with proper toothbrush care. However, this is only possible if your kids avoid making some common mistakes when handling toothbrushes.

Helping your child deal with tooth extraction
Children can need to get their teeth extracted for a number of reasons, including accidental damage, decay, overcrowding or a failure of the baby teeth to fall out when the adult teeth erupt. The extraction process can be very stressful for some children. Here are some ways to help your child deal with tooth extraction.  Have the dental staff explain procedure Removing a part of the child's body can seem very stressful for a child.

Why Some People Visit the Dentist More Often Than Others
Do you feel as if you're always planning a visit to the dentist even though you already look after your teeth properly and wonder why your happy-go-lucky friend isn't affected like this? The truth is that no two people are alike and there are many different factors that may determine dental health through a lifetime. What are some of the factors that contribute to this variation? Managing the Bacteria Essentially, it can be boiled down to one thing — oral bacteria.

Why a Signal Tooth Implant Is Better Than a Bridge
You may have had a tooth removed due to decay but want to have a complete set of teeth once again. This may allow you to have a fuller smile, but perhaps more importantly it should help you chew more effectively. You may have been told that you need a bridge, but did you know that you can get a single tooth implant instead? What are the benefits? The Stand-Alone Option

3 Natural Toothpaste Options for a Brighter and Whiter Smile
Toothpaste is something on every monthly shopping list. What if you could make a switch to natural alternatives? What if those natural alternatives could help with your tooth whitening needs? Well, here are three natural toothpaste options that will give you a brighter and whiter smile within weeks of use. Put Sea Salt on Your Teeth Salt is often seen as being bad for you, but that isn't the case when it comes to sea salt and toothpaste alternatives.

Internal Bleaching of Dead Teeth: What You Need to Know
Modern cosmetic dentistry provides a range of tooth whitening services, but whitening dead teeth can still pose a problem. However, a treatment called internal bleaching may provide a solution. Below is a guide to everything you need to know about the internal bleaching of dead teeth. Dead Teeth When you undergo a procedure such as a root canal, your dentist will remove the soft inner pulp of the tooth. This causes the blood supply to the tooth to cease, and the tooth will die.

Dentures and Mouth Ulcers: A Combination That Is Easy to Avoid
Mouth ulcers occur when the delicate tissue inside your mouth (your mucus membrane) becomes damaged. In many instances, this damage occurs due to ongoing friction against a certain point inside your mouth. This is why people who bite the inside of their cheeks on a regular basis can be susceptible to mouth ulcers. It also means that people who wear dentures might be affected by mouth ulcers, since the denture is essentially a foreign object placed inside your mouth, where friction can sometimes arise as a result of normal usage.

3 Suggestions to Make Your Child's First Cavity Filling a Pain-Free Experience
With almost 35% of Australian parents reporting that their child only brushes once a day, it's no wonder why tooth decay has become a major concern within the country. If your child has not been diligent in maintaining their dental health, you're likely going to have to take them in for a cavity filling once in their lifetime. Getting cavities filled can be a very stressful and scary experience – especially with the scary dental equipment that is used.

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Wisdom Teeth: Removal, Maintenance and Cavity Prevention

Wisdom teeth are the largest molars in the very back of your mouth. While many people get their wisdom teeth removed, others keep them and the right decisions varies for everyone. In this blog, I want to present as much "wisdom" as possible on wisdom teeth. If you are trying to decided whether or not to keep yours, this information can help you decide. If you still have your wisdom teeth, this blog will show you how to take care of them, and it will look into the risk factors of cavities on wisdom teeth. I have unique perspective on this issue. I had a couple of wisdom teeth removed so I know what that feels like, but I still have the other two so I know that caring for them can be challenging as well.

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