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Cosmetic Dentistry For That Super Smile

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Cosmetic dentistry covers a range of different services that are provided with the object of making your face, teeth, and smile look better. Many people have problems with their teeth which cause them embarrassment when they smile or laugh, resulting in them covering their face with a hand when they do so, because they do not want others to see that their teeth are out of alignment, yellow, have stains, or that they have lots of fillings. Cosmetic dentistry in Chertsey can help solve a lot of these problems. One form of cosmetic dentistry today that can make a huge difference to many people is teeth whitening. They may have teeth which are perfectly sound but are yellow. There is now a process of teeth whitening which can be carried out in the dentist's chair in less than an hour and which can make the teeth several shades whiter. There is even a process now by which you can whiten your teeth at home. A special gel is placed n a custom-made tray which yo...

Orthodontics For The Correction Of Misaligned Teeth

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Orthodontics is a speciality of dentistry which deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of teeth which are misaligned, the technical term for it being malocclusion. This is not a disease, but simply misalignment of teeth, and also the way that the upper and lower teeth fit together. One study in the US showed that approaching 30% of the population have malocclusions which are severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment. If you are suffering from malocclusions and are considering orthodontics in Salisbury , you may want to know about the different types of treatment available. Most of such problems these days are treated with fixed braces because these allow for the teeth to be accurately positioned. These braces are fixed securely on to the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient. There are a number of different systems of braces, one of which is the standard metal braces that we have all seen being worn by people suffering from malocclusi...

When It Comes To Oral Health, Prevention Is Better Then Cure

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The old saying "prevention is better than cure" applies very much to dentistry, and most dentists prefer to prevent problems occurring rather than have to treat them at a later date.  Ideally, you should get your children to the dentist early in their lives and make a regular visit every six months. This way, children will become used to going to the dentist and not be afraid of it. The dentist will be able to check for any signs of decay early on and can also provide applications of fluoride and tooth coloured fissure sealants to the biting surfaces of children's teeth in order to prevent decay. Dental hygiene is, of course, vital for everyone and everyone should brush and floss their teeth twice a day. However, preventive dentistry in Shoreditch is also assisted by a regular visit to the dental hygienist. The hygienist will check your oral health and give your teeth a professional scale and polish which will go a long way to preventing gum dise...