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Healthy, white teeth are the foundation for a beautiful, confident smile. However, not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy a naturally stunning pearly white smile. A variety of factors can contribute to stained or yellow teeth. Such factors include smoking, diet and the inevitable process of aging. Fortunately, there are several teeth whitening services that can safely lift years of discoloration of enamel, giving you a white, beautiful smile that you deserve. Here is a clearer look at the teeth whitening procedure. Contents Cleaning Your Teeth Determining Your Pre-treatment Tooth Shade Isolating Application of the Whitening Gel Wrapping Up the Session Bottom Line Cleaning Your Teeth Before you can decide on the type of teeth whitening procedure you want the dentist to apply to you, the first step is professional teeth cleaning. The dentist will remove all the accumulated tartar and food debris from your teeth. While the chances are…

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in Australia. Statistics have it that more than 42% of children aged between 5 and ten have experienced a tooth decay at some point. Cavities are caused by a chemical reaction that occurs in our mouths after we eat and drink. The bacteria and germs present in our mouths feed on the sugars in the food we consume. This process releases an acid that becomes toxic to the tooth enamel over a period of time. Tooth enamel is the hard, natural outer layer of the teeth that offers protection to the inner part. Once the acid acts on the enamel, it weakens it and thus exposing underlying dentine leading to cavities formation. Early prevention of cavities is very important. The chances are high that tooth decay in baby teeth will lead to tooth decay in permanent teeth. Tooth decay in…

Mouth sores and infections are common conditions that affect many people at some point in their lives. In Australia, around 20% of the population have a mouth sore at any given time. These sores can appear in any part of the soft tissues of your mouth, including the tongue, roof of your mouth, gums, lips and cheeks. You can even develop a mouth sore on your oesophagus. This is the tube that leads to your stomach. These sores can be caused by a broad range of factors ranging from gastrointestinal disease to stress. There are also different types of sores that can occur in or around your mouth. Some are unsightly, some are painful,and some may be a sign of something more serious. If you experience a mouth sore or infection that doesn’t seem to go away, consult your dentist right away. This article is going to discuss more on…