Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you and cosmetic dentistry is the modern pathway to enhancing that smile with confidence and precision. Today, millions of people search for “cosmetic dentistry near me” to achieve…
Drool rash on a baby cheek, chin or neck usually clears within one to two weeks with barrier cream and dry skin. What it looks like and when to call a doctor.
What holds a rebuilt tooth together is measurable: pooled data from seven randomised trials put survival of endodontically treated teeth at 92.8 percent with glass-fibre posts against 78.1 percent otherwise, and across 297 post-restored teeth survival was 88.35% where a ferrule of sound tooth remained, 78.05% where it did not.
Dental calculus, also known as tartar, is one of the most common oral health problems in the world. Once it forms, it cannot be removed with brushing or flossing alone at home. Moreover, attending to scrape it off can damage your teeth and…
Three systems are in current use: Universal, Palmer/Zsigmondy and FDI. FDI is preferred because it prevents left-right and upper-lower quadrants being confused and enters computer records directly. How to read your chart, tooth by tooth.
Jaw angle implants change facial definition, and the published record is honest about the trade-offs: across 116 silicone angle implants, infection was reported in 4.3% and displacement in 13.8%, with the largest series reporting outcomes at a minimum of six months. What the procedure involves and who it suits.
An oral appliance is not a lesser CPAP, it is a different trade-off: pooling 14 randomised trials with 249 CPAP and 247 appliance users, CPAP reduced the apnoea-hypopnoea index by a further 7.08 events per hour, while daytime sleepiness improved similarly on both. Who does better with which.
Introduction to Flash Whitening If you’re looking for a fast and effective way to brighten your teeth, Flash Whitening offers one of the most trusted solutions in cosmetic dentistry. This professional, in-office system delivers dramatic…
One of the most frequent questions we use to get from patients is how long my treatment will last. This is even more common with cosmetic treatments such as dental veneers. However, while there’s always an estimate for each treatment,…
