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Amalgam Fillings – Why Replace Them?

Six out of ten fractured teeth are associated with old amalgam fillings. Dentists can clearly see multiple cracks underneath the fillings when replacing these old amalgam fills. All these cracks are just like cracks on the windscreen! One day a tooth just shatters and patients are surprised. Few patients blame their age, losing calcium, their diet, childbirth, etc. But the most common factor associated with such incidences is the amalgam/mercury fillings. ‘As a person eats hot and cold food the temperature changes create gaps around the fillings and creates cracks in the teeth. In these gaps food sits and rots, making the tooth weak, causing the whole tooth to crumble,’ says Dr. Amol Dabholkar. Research shows the average lifespan of any filling is 9-10 years. After this, they need to be replaced by a new filling to prevent the formation of a cavity/decay below and around the filling. You can replace the fillings any time but once the tooth is cracked it’s cracked forever. Mo...

A Smile to be Proud of

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Do you have a broken or cracked tooth? Maybe a tooth that has pieces chipping off it all the time or huge, unsightly, silver amalgam fillings? And you are busy and would like to fix your teeth with minimum visits to the dentist? Then Smiles Dental Care at Margate is the place you need to visit. Using the latest technology the team at Smiles can have you smiling brightly again in no time. Often a filling is all that is offered but sometimes patients need a more comprehensive solution for their dental problems and Smiles Dental Care offers a quick and convenient answer. Dentists often suggest crowns as a long-term answer – these simply act as a type of ‘helmet’ which covers the tooth and helps to protect it. At Smiles, we use the strongest materials on the market so you can be assured these restorations will last. Following the initial tooth preparation, your new crown is permanently placed within 24 hours. Patients previously had to wait up to four weeks to receive their ...

5 Things You Need To Know Before Choosing A Dentist

Dental care is important for maintaining good health and hygiene. With the advancement of technology, more and more people are going to a dentist for a dental checkup. But it is essential to choose the right dental expert and not the one based on the recommendations of friends and family. Here are five questions you must ask before choosing a dentist: Areas in which the dentist specializes Just knowledge of general dentistry is not enough since in most cases these dentists refer you to specialized ones. So it’s better to choose someone who has done specialization in some parts of dentistry. Whether he/she is continuing his education related to dental study In the dental field, it’s important for the dentists to be updated with newest technologies and developments. So you must choose a dentist who is continuing his or her study of dentistry. Equipment used by the dentist In today’s day and age, dental checkups are not at all painful and stressful. If you can find ...

5 Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is the treatment of dental parts of a person to improve the appearance of teeth and gums that includes enhancing aesthetics like shape, size, color, and smile. Cosmetic dentistry doesn’t normally focus on improving the functionality of dental parts. Let’s have a glance at a few benefits of cosmetic dentistry. 1.    Whitening of teeth Whitening of teeth in dental clinics provides better and more consistent result making your teeth look brighter and whiter. A cosmetic dentist uses a chemical process that also reduces tooth sensitivity. 2.    Dental bridges A dental bridge is a process of attaching artificial tooth on places where a tooth is missing. By cosmetic dentistry, a dentist can easily alter the shape and size of partially defective teeth. Dental bridges are safer and less painful than dental implants. 3.    Protection and enhancement of smile Cosmetic dentistry has been able to effectively enh...

Laser Dentistry | Dentist Clontarf

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Are you scared of going to a dentist? It's the time to throw away your fear and go for a professional dentist in Clontarf for laser dentistry. This treatment eliminates the need of needles.

Emergency Dentist in Brisbane for Root Canal Therapy

A root canal procedure is necessary when the pulp gets infected due to decay caused by bacteria. If left untreated, the pulp can die and the resulting infection can form an abscess in the jawbone. If this infection spreads further it will result in swelling, severe pain and could be life threatening. This is why root canal therapy is necessary to seal off the infection and prevent further issues.  Contact our emergency dentist in Brisbane at Smiles Dental for root canal treatment!

Why You Must Visit Your Dentist Regularly

It is advised by most dental experts that one must visit the dentists, office at least once every six months. However, with the busy pace of modern life, this is not an appointment not everybody keeps or looks forward to. However, maintaining dental health is of paramount importance. Here are a few reasons why you should never miss a dentist’s appointment: Plaque, Tatar, and Cavities: Even if you brush regularly and maintain dental hygiene, common problems like plaque, tartar or cavities can still occur. Regular dental check-ups can catch any such problem while they are still developing. Avoid Tooth Pain: Although pain killers may temporarily solve the issue of tooth pain, a dentist can actually find and get to the main cause of the pain. Dental pain can be very disruptive and cause a significant distraction while you are at home or at work. Detect Hidden Problems: Although you may not see any problems in your gums and teeth, there may be hidden problems such as de...

7 Reasons Why You Must Keep Smiling

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A simple smile on the face can be one of the cheapest yet invaluable things that make one happy. Smiling has a profound impact on the health of a human body. Smiling is the simplest exercise to keep one’s body fit and healthy. Here are a few key benefits of smiling: 1.    Reduces Stress When you smile, neurotransmitters called endorphins are released. These chemicals help in making you smile by lowering the stress levels. Even a fake smile can reduce stress considerably since the brain cannot differentiate between a real and a fake one. 2.    Boosts Immune System When you smile, your body becomes relaxed and stress-free. This helps in easing of blood pressure and strengthening of the immune system. An improved immune system is prepared to fight against bacteria and viruses that cause various ailments. 3.    Lowers Heart Rate Smiling helps in the relaxation of the body thereby slowing down the heart rate. Smiling helps in mai...