Tweet In conventional implant dentistry, dental implants function as natural tooth roots providing adequate support for the replacement teeth, but in recent years they have become highly significant in orthodontic treatment, with their use increasing greatly over the last decade. Their greatest feature is the capability for full integration (osseointegration) with the jawbone providing a solid anchor point which...
Tweet It has been known for a while that there is a link between heart disease and gum disease. The Professor Peter Weissberg from British Heart Foundation has given the following statement: “It has long been known that people with abnormal heart valves can become seriously ill if they have poor dental hygiene. Several recent studies have hinted that...
Tweet How to Care for your Teeth Clean your teeth first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time with toothpaste containing fluoride. You do not need to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, as rinsing away the toothpaste reduces the benefits of the...