Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Dental Implants have been around for a long time: Egyptian mummies were found with gold-wire implants in their jawbone. Of course, today’s technology allows for much more sophisticated forms of dental implants. But when exactly do you need a dental implant? Are they really worth the cost and the pain? Townsville Dentist discusses all you need to know about getting dental implants. What are dental implants? A modern dental implant is essentially a replacement tooth that consists of titanium screw surgically implanted into your jawbone. It is u [...]
Continue ReadingHow Oral Hygiene Affects Your Overall Wellbeing
There are many benefits to having good dental hygiene: prevents bad breath and diseases, enhances your social interaction, and promotes self-esteem, as well as wellbeing. Many dentists and doctors say that the mouth is the window to the rest of the body. This is because your oral health can help determine the health of your body overall. Your mouth can show indicators/symptoms of other diseases that are being harboured in your body, and the saliva is often used to test for the presence of other compounds like alcohol, nicotine, hormones, etc. T [...]
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know about Plaque
Plaque is something that is unavoidable as it naturally forms in the mouth. However, if not taken care of properly, it can be quite damaging to teeth and gums. Which is why we have dedicated an entire blog to everything you need to know about plaque build-up in your mouth. What is Plaque? Plaque is a colourless to pale yellow film that builds up on your teeth. It forms when saliva, food and fluids combine to produce bacteria deposits which slowly collect where your teeth and gum meet. In the BCM Oral Health journal, Dr Philip D. Marshall define [...]
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