Author / james@forumdigital.agency
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Are Porcelain Veneers Worth It?
With the rise in people using social media and the number of platforms people are using to follow their favourite artists and actors, visible changes in people’s smiles have become a lot more noticeable. In fact, it’s fair to say that social media has given rise to the promotion of smile enhancements through cosmetic dental…
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Connection Between Your Mood & Your Smile
It’s long been known that there is a connection between your physical health and your mental health. For example, going to the gym releases endorphins, which can make you feel better and happier. On the other end of the scale, if your body isn’t feeling well, or you are under the weather, your mood can…
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Receding Gums & Dentures: Should I be Worried?
We have long understood that with age comes gum recession. To put it more bluntly, we are talking about people getting ‘long in the tooth.’ Where the gum pulls away from the tooth, making the tooth appear longer. However, this can actually happen at any age, regardless of how thorough you are with your dental…
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How Your Prosthodontist Will Determine Your Treatment
Seeing a specialist about your smile is exciting but also daunting. There are many treatment options to discuss with your prosthodontist and you might be aware of some of them, or maybe you don’t know about any. Either way, a patient will usually focus on the desired outcome, but it’s the job of the prosthodontist…
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Mistakes You Might be Making When Brushing Your Teeth
No matter what dental specialist you see for any treatment, your own oral care when at home is key—at the basic level that is how to clean your teeth. A regular cleaning routine is vital for your overall dental health. Your teeth are constantly exposed to acids and bacteria that can contribute to decay. To…
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Do You Have Soft Teeth?
Many people who think they have “soft teeth” actually have teeth that are less likely to hold up to everyday wear and tear even with a good oral hygiene routine. Those who believe they may suffer from such a condition are more likely to have regular dental appointments as a result of tooth sensitivity, cavities,…
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Your Smile & Your Well-being
Smiling, it’s good for you! There are many reasons to smile as it provides many benefits to your health and well-being. However, there are some lifestyle choices that can be extremely harmful to our oral health. In this article, we will look at the positives of smiling on your well-being and the negative lifestyle choices…
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Dental Veneers: Maintaining a Lasting Smile
Sometimes referred to as ‘instant orthodontics’, veneers can achieve a rapid cosmetic fix compared to the time required for conventional orthodontics. The most two common types of veneers are porcelain and composite veneers. Both types can transform your smile. Dental veneers are a thin casing of porcelain or composite resin that is bonded to the…
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What am I being offered? Dental Bridges vs Dental Implants
Are you missing a tooth and have been offered different treatment options? What are Dental Implants? Dental implants replace a missing tooth from above and below the gum line. It is essentially a complete replacement tooth that utilises a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone. The crown (the actual replacement tooth)…
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Dentistry: Difference between a Specialist & a Special Interest
All specialists are dentists, but not all dentists are specialists. Confused? In fact, most people don’t know the difference between a dentist who has a special interest in an area versus a specialist dentist who has upskilled and qualified in that particular area and is, therefore, allowed to call themselves a specialist. Dentist with a…
