A ‘gummy smile’ refers to excessive visibility of the gums when smiling, due to an imbalance between the teeth and gums. Some people with gummy smiles opt for a dental procedure known as a gum lift to help address this condition. A gum lift is a minimally-invasive procedure that treats any gum irregularities, leaving you …
With children across the country now back in the classrooms until the Christmas holidays, it’s a good time to get on top of the family’s dental health. From booking dental check-ups in advance to establishing a solid oral hygiene routine at home, a few simple steps will help to avoid term-time dental disasters.
That yellow colour or brown tinge on your teeth could be caused by a variety of reasons, from particular foods or drinks, to the medications you take. If you’re stressing about stains, we’ve got good news – getting your teeth back to their white and dazzling best is fast and simple with professional teeth whitening. …
Our in-house Oral Health Therapist, Jesse Labuguen, is part of this department and offers a wide range of oral health and hygiene services to help keep your teeth and gums in the best possible condition.
All You Need to Know About Temporomandibular Joint Disorder! Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are common conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), often caused by excessive clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth. TMDs can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement, restricting your ability to speak …
Does Mouthwash Work? If you’ve ever browsed the supermarket or pharmacy shelves for a mouthwash product, you’ll have been met with a vast array of options, from mouthwash that promises to give you minty-fresh breath to oral rinses designed for sensitive teeth. But despite the number of options available, the question is – does mouthwash …
An Oral Health Therapist (OHT) plays a crucial role in a dental practice. We chatted with Apple Dental’s Jesse Labuguen to learn more about what an OHT does, how they work with patients, and the benefits they offer a dental practice.
What you eat and drink is important to your dental health, and brushing twice a day isn’t enough to deal with a poor diet. It’s vital to ensure you’re consuming the right foods and absorbing important nutrients to help your oral health stay on track. If you are unwell or have a chronic condition such …
There’s nothing worse than chatting to someone with bad breath. Not only does it make for an uncomfortable encounter, but you quickly begin to question your own oral hygiene. Does your breath also smell? Would you even notice? Perhaps you should keep your distance from everyone? How do you politely ask the person to stop …
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