Pregnancy and dental health – the facts
Pregnant? What an exciting time … it’s beautiful, amazing and yet also scary and overwhelming. As you embark on your pregnancy journey, it’s important to remember that your body is a cohesive and interconnected unit not a series of independent parts stuck together. For example, oral hygiene is important not only for your dental health, […]
The key life stages of your teeth
What happens to your children’s growing teeth and when are the key growth stages? We asked Dr Alison Roberts to explain all: How many teeth does an adult typically have? An adult has 28 teeth and may or may not have a further 4 wisdom teeth. Some or all of the wisdom teeth may be […]
Top 10 tips to avoid dental decay
We asked Dr Brendan Gin to provide us with the Top Tips to avoid dental decay! Choose water and avoid sugary drinks. Eat plenty of unprocessed foods such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, wholegrains, fish and lean meat. Check food labels on packaged foods and look at both the amount of sugar per serving and […]
Concerned about stained teeth?
What causes stained teeth? There are two types of staining on teeth: extrinsic staining (staining on the outside of the tooth) and intrinsic staining (staining below the tooth surface). Extrinsic staining can be caused by pigmented food or drink residue sticking to the film of protein covering the enamel. Dark foods and drinks are often […]
White teeth for Christmas?
This may be a good time to think about getting your teeth whitened before your social Christmas merry-go-round! People often come to Smilefocus unsure of what Teeth Whitening options are available and what the costs are. The good news is that teeth whitening improves your smile with little effort and minimal cost. Here is a […]
Want to know more about the clear solution to braces?
What are Clear aligners? Clear aligners are transparent orthodontic appliances used to move teeth. They fit over the teeth, similar to mouthguards. There are more than 27 products available, and at Smilefocus we use Invisalign and WhitesmileClear. Which type of clear aligner is best? Different clear aligners deliver different benefits. In consultation with your dentist […]
6 Simple ways to protect your teeth
1. Brush and floss. Brush at least twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste for two minutes; this cleans 60% of the tooth surfaces and fluoride is proven to reduce tooth decay by 50%. Floss once per day; this is important for children and adults. A significant portion of dental decay occurs in between teeth where […]
