Mini-dental implants (MDI’s) are very similar to normal implants, but they are much smaller. This means that we can get the same benefit of normal dental implants but without all the fuss. They are mostly used to stabilize loose dentures, particularly for the bottom arch. How much smaller are Mini-Dental Implants? Mini-Dental Implants are around…
Can you spot them? A lot of dentists are drawn into the field of cosmetic dentistry as it is what a lot of people nowadays want – they not only want their teeth to function well, but want them to look great as well. This side of dentistry is glamorous, as it makes patients look…
1. What’s the best toothpaste to use? Generally speaking, most toothpastes do the same thing. You want a foamy substance that applies fluoride to the teeth. The main benefits of tooth brushing are mechanical removal of plaque and application of fluoride to the teeth. The big differences are sensitive-teeth toothpastes, which all work in slightly…
The more I speak to patients, the more I realise they are doing certain things wrong that has a negative effect on their oral health. I will go through some tips that I would recommend in order for you to keep your teeth longer. 1. Using your teeth for open bottles or crush ice Apart…
We see thousands of patients a year suffering from loose dentures and missing teeth. Some of the problems they find are: They lack confidence in social/professional situations They avoid going out to eat with friends and family They can’t eat what they want Eating is often uncomfortable Ill-fitting dentures cause pain Many patients often tell…
Many people come to our dental practice and ask me about metal dentures vs plastic dentures, so we thought we would write an article to explain the main differences! If you have no teeth left, then plastic dentures are generally the best, however, if you have some remaining teeth, it’s definitely worth considering a metal…
