Month: March 2020

An electronic water flosser, sometimes called a Waterpik, is an alternative to dental floss. A waterpik works by directing a pressurised jet of water between the teeth and into awkward areas that a toothbrush or string floss cannot access. 

Water flossers are not cheap but they do have some distinct advantages over dental floss as they:

• Are more effective in cleaning around dental braces or crowns

• Can clean under the top of the gums

• Can easily clean between tightly spaced teeth

Water flossers are also more effective than floss at removing plaque from tooth surfaces and your dentist can recommend the best type of water flosser for your particular requirements. Read more at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/is-a-waterpik-better-than-dental-floss/

Because there are several types of fillings, choosing the right one for your teeth can be confusing. Here are three things to bear in mind when having a filling.

Key takeaways:

• How big the area to be filled is: porcelain is best for large fillings, whereas composite works mainly in small and medium-sized areas.
• Visibility: silver fillings are the most noticeable. Resin and porcelain offer the most natural appearance.
• Cost: composite resin fillings are the cheapest, and gold and porcelain the most expensive.

If you’re still in doubt, have a chat with your dentist to see which filling material they recommend.

Read the full story here: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/procedures/fillings/what-is-a-filling 

Retainers are custom-made devices which are intended to be worn so teeth don’t shift position after braces are removed. What are some of the reasons why this device should be worn as recommended?

• Your teeth may otherwise shift and require further attention.
• Shifting teeth can lead to other orthodontic problems.
• Retainers are generally comfortable and easy to wear.

“The vast majority of people who receive orthodontic treatment will need to wear a retainer after their teeth are straightened.”

Check out why it is important to follow the instructions of your dentist:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/do-i-really-need-to-wear-my-retainer-forever-and-why/