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Ensuring good oral hygiene in children is a crucial aspect of their overall health and well-being. However, convincing kids to brush their teeth can be a daunting task. As a parent, you play a significant role in making this daily routine enjoyable and instilling a lifelong commitment to dental care. …

A few month’s back my daughter had to have 12 teeth surgically removed and it was a dreadful experience for her and me as a mother. We had so many other things going on at the time that was causing distress for our family and looking back now I can …

If you suffer from bruxism/grinding your teeth while asleep, then custom teeth night guards are a great way to protect your teeth from damage. The night guard is a thin plastic material that correctly fits in your teeth and prevents them from grinding against each other, causing damage during bruxism. …

A desire to have shiny white teeth is not a new thing. Charles Pincus created the first dental veneers in 1928, although there were also incidents where actors simply glued white pieces to their teeth. Today, the techniques have improved and anyone wishing to be an actor, singer, or even …

Braces have become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, many adults now have braces to correct their teeth; the latest records show that 62% of adults would like to improve their teeth, even if that means wearing braces. This can make it more acceptable to have a brace. But, …

Growing smiles sounds potentially like a good thing. After all, the quality of your teeth and smile has been linked to confidence levels, and everyone would like to feel more confident. Unfortunately, the term ‘growing smile’ is not used to describe an improvement in your oral health. In fact, it …

A denture is a great invention in the world of dentistry, as it has brought solutions to problems associated with missing teeth. With a denture, you can replace missing teeth enabling you to eat, talk and smile properly with no pain. Just like every medical treatment, using dentures comes with …

Cavities are holes or decay in the hard surface of the tooth. Tooth decay is recorded as the most common health condition in 2017 with more than 500 million children suffering from it. Tooth cavities happen over time and sometimes do not get noticed by the individual until the damage …

Is your child all set for meeting an orthodontist? If yes, the first thing to discuss with your orthodontist is whether or not to get Invisalign or traditional braces. Kids, these days, are savvier and well informed than what they were in the past. They are aware that there are …

Visiting the dentist is something that everyone should do at least once a year. This is the opportunity for a professional to inspect your teeth, identify any issues early, and help to ensure they are resolved. An annual checkup can help you to keep your own teeth into old age. …

The Hollywood smile has become a desirable, and perhaps even expected, look for many people. It is certainly true that the majority of celebrities have perfect-looking teeth, to accompany their apparent perfect lifestyles. However, the reality is that the Hollywood smile is expensive and involves a complete makeover of your …

So many children get braces these days and you may be wondering whether any of your children may be needing braces and when. There may be many more questions that you have about braces and it can be overwhelming. This article will cover the basics about braces for kids. Why …

Taking measures to help prevent the spread of infections have always been integral in doctors’ and dentists’ rooms, and COVID-19 has stimulated the implementation of further precautions to keep Medicross patients, healthcare professionals and staff as safe as possible, so that they don’t have to be concerned when they need …

Anyone who has experienced severe toothache can probably understand the desire to remove the cause of that pain by having the tooth extracted. Before taking this course of action, however, consider the numerous benefits of retaining your own teeth.  “A toothache can be extremely unpleasant, and many patients who visit …

Taking care of your child’s teeth is, by all means, not an easy feat. Most parents would agree that dental care could sometimes be a huge challenge, especially when it comes to knowing the proper approach to it: At what age does my child need to start brushing teeth? How …

If you have a missing tooth, either from an accident, or from dental wear and tear, a dental implant is a permanent way to get back your full set of teeth. Dental implants let you eat and drink the foods you want, won’t slip or click like dentures and with …

Cosmetic dental surgery is done by cosmetic dentists, who work in treating, preventing, diagnosing, and studying disorders, diseases, and conditions of the oral cavity. This includes the teeth, jaw, and facial area. Dental surgery procedures are usually associated with fixing the teeth. However, unknown to most people, it also involves …

If you are planning for a dental appointment, you need to understand several things before you book the appointment. It is imperative that you take some advice from your friends or relatives who have been to dental checkups so that you can know how things work. This will also help …

Your enamel is what keeps your teeth strong, but many foods and lifestyle choices can cause your kids enamel to weaken. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to ensure your kids enamel doesn’t erode. Some simple changes can make a big difference, here are some of the techniques …

Gum diseases affect a lot of people around the globe due to poor oral hygiene. Inflammation of gums, bleeding from gums, receding gum line, bad taste, bad breath, loose teeth, tenderness of gums are various signs to be taken seriously as these are indicators that your gums need medical attention. …