A straightforward summary of the pros and cons of undergoing dental implant placement to replace missing teeth. Although the use of dental implants has increased over the last ten years or so, there are probably still a lot of people …
The enamel surface of our teeth is about much more than aesthetics and contributes to problem free teeth. There are a number of different aspects to a human tooth. For the purpose of this blog, let us base this on …
This common problem might seem fairly insignificant, but please don’t ignore it. We all know that a visit to the dentist is inevitable if a tooth breaks or if we are suffering from a painful bout of tooth decay. Humans …
It might seem a relatively minor issue but it is one that our Wickford patients shouldn’t ignore. When we experience a significant dental problem, such as a broken tooth or a bad toothache, most of us will contact the dentist …
As Autumn arrives, our Wickford dentists look at how changes we make might not be good news for our oral health. It’s been a good summer for sure and few would argue with that, particularly given the amount of sunshine …
When the cutting edges of our teeth loose their sharpness, eating some foods might prove difficult. If you run your fingers on the bottom of your top front teeth, these should feel quite sharp. This is because the incisors are …
Our last teeth to arrive are also sometimes the most troublesome. Third molars, more commonly known as ‘wisdom teeth’, usually arrive later than others and at a key time of development into adulthood, around the 17 to 25 year mark …
Beyond your regular brushing routine, here are a few simple extra steps to improve your oral health. From an early age, we are told and taught how to brush our teeth. This is still the bedrock of good oral health …
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What pitfalls lie ahead for our young children during adolescence? It is sometimes said that the teenage years are the best years of our lives. For some, this might be true, while for others, when they look back, they will …
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Useful advice for our Wickford patients who suffer with this problem. A dry mouth (Xerostomia) is something that most of us have probably experienced at some point in our life. In most cases, we probably give it little thought and …
