Colors of braces is always a matter of concern for many patients who come with a problem of their teeth alignment, but in the end would also want to have their teeth look whiter and neat while the braces are on. There are many who would ask “what color braces should i get” but the answer cannot be given by the Orthodontist. While a few would not mind having the normal braces until they are doing the needed function, a few in the younger generation would want to get their braces >> READ MORE >>

Tooth Flossing is one of the most important and aiding procedure to help in maintaining a good oral hygiene. Apart from the most important way, i.e. Tooth brushing, Flossing does hold some importance in maintaining a good oral hygiene, not just in preventing bad breath but there are multiple uses of the same in the entire body. According to the various studies and research, flossing helps in preventing heart disease, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and many more problems that are likely to >> READ MORE >>

The following is a guest post by Jill Nesbitt of dentalpracticecoaching.com. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. A quick review of our hiring process so far: In Part 1: Where to place ads? – We reviewed how to attract candidates for your dental position. In Part 2: Telephone interview – I shared the questions and approach to eliminating unqualified candidates. In Part 3: Onsite 1/2 Hour Interview I discussed how to do an onsite ½ hour >> READ MORE >>

If you are getting to that point where your teeth need straightening in London, well first take heart from the fact that your relatives have never had so much choice as you. There are two reasons behind getting your teeth straightened and though most people would assign it as being down to vanity, there is a health implication as well and that is to ensure your ‘bite’ is protected and true in order to prevent damage to your jaw joints. The choices behind teeth straightening often >> READ MORE >>

There is no worse a feeling in the city of Leeds than when you are trying to get on with what you are doing, yet some part of your image is letting you down- especially if it’s your teeth. Unsightly teeth can not only interfere with the way you smile or talk, but they can also stop you from fully expressing yourself. One of the ways to overcome the problem is to get your teeth fixed and if you are in a bit of a rush, there is no better ‘touch-up’ technique than dental >> READ MORE >>

As of 2010, the majority of Dental school graduates in North America were female. In Canada as of 2008, 6 out of 10 Dental schools had a female majority. Source: J Can Dent Assoc 2012;78: c1 (citation style requested by journal)  Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)(905) 273-7100 >> READ MORE >>

If you take a look in any chemist or large supermarket in the city of London today, you will find an incredible array of gadgets and cleaning products aimed at helping you to look after your teeth and it can get a little confusing at times as to what to go for. So, start at your dentist- the person who knows more about your teeth than you, because you can get the best tips on the products to buy that are right for you; then you are on your own. Getting the right brush is paramount and this >> READ MORE >>

One of the things we try to do for our teeth from the day we are born to the day we die in London is to avoid decay and it is a never ending battle, day in, day out. Tooth decay starts with plaque, as does every problem in the mouth. It begins by bacteria being allowed to form on the surface of the teeth due to poor oral hygiene, and soon, plaque will set in and develops acids which eat away at the teeth’s enamel. The first sign of any damage being done will come in the form of a >> READ MORE >>

Discoloured teeth in Leeds can cause all manner of problems to anyone that suffers from them- the main issue being psychological; you may find yourself being a little reserved when you talk and smile and this only makes you more introverted. There are so many reasons why your teeth can become discoloured- what you eat or drink can affect the enamel of your teeth- coffee, red wines and certain foods and let’s not forget the use of tobacco, but the list goes on: medication, stress and >> READ MORE >>

For all its bluster and technology, modern dentistry also recognises the value of herbal options when it comes to oral care in central Leeds. There have been several cases of people that have turned around some pretty awful situations in their mouths by using ‘alternative’ treatments. For a start, vitamin C and D rejuvenates the mouth so you should at least try to get your five-a-day by eating lots of fruit and getting natural sunshine on your body. Then you have a whole range of >> READ MORE >>