Monthly Archives: February 2010

Can porcelain veneers become yellow? We ask a Molesey dentist for an opinion

Porcelain veneers can become yellow over time says a Moseley dentist. The average life span of porcelain veneers is around 10-15 years, which is the time span that most dentists tend to agree on. Yellowing has been reported around the 10 year mark, but no specific reasoning has yet been clarified. Smoking is an obvious … Continue reading Can porcelain veneers become yellow? We ask a Molesey dentist for an opinion

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A Sunbury dentist advises on children’s oral health

Just because our children will lose their milk teeth and grow adult ones, doesn’t mean they don’t need to be taught oral care. A Sunbury dentist has spoken out about the lack of oral health care in children; it seems that children aren’t being taught about oral hygiene until later in life. The problem may … Continue reading A Sunbury dentist advises on children’s oral health

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A Surbiton dentist advises on the complications of untreated abscessed tooth

An abscessed tooth is a painful and uncomfortable matter, it is caused by bacteria leaking into the gums and infecting the inside. If it isn’t treated immediately then complications will quickly occur. These can result in other teeth becoming infected, and the loss of more teeth will generally follow. Oral hygiene is an important part … Continue reading A Surbiton dentist advises on the complications of untreated abscessed tooth

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A Kingston-upon-Thames dentist advises on cosmetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry these days can mean anything from teeth whitening to a precious stone being inserted in a tooth, vanity gets the better of us sometimes and the dentist profession has like all other related professions, adapted to the needs of the times. Teeth whitening is now available in home kits and at salons in … Continue reading A Kingston-upon-Thames dentist advises on cosmetic dentistry

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A Molesey dentist advises on Baby bottle and tooth decay

Baby bottle tooth decay is not a subject that usually gets brought up in Ante- natal classes, but it is an important part of baby care says a Molesey dentist. The problem isn’t just one that is easily solved by breast feeding; it starts almost as soon as the baby is born even though teeth … Continue reading A Molesey dentist advises on Baby bottle and tooth decay

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A Weybridge dentist advises on the best way to clean teeth when wearing braces

Braces aren’t designed for easy access to the teeth surfaces when they need cleaning; says a Weybridge dentist. Food residue get into the most smallest of places, and most braces have all the hidey holes that bacteria thrives in. The result of a bad or lax regime in cleaning your teeth and braces will be … Continue reading A Weybridge dentist advises on the best way to clean teeth when wearing braces

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