Author / james@forumdigital.agency
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Sensitive Teeth: Tips to Put it Behind You
If you have ever bit into hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and felt pain in your teeth, then you may have sensitive teeth. This is the result of the enamel that protects our teeth getting thinner which causes dentin to be exposed. Depending on how much dentin is exposed, the sensitivity can be mild,…
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Keeping Bad Breath at Bay
Bad breath, or halitosis as it is called medically, is a preventable condition that we all want to avoid if possible. Unlike the occasional moment of bad breath from what we just ate, Halitosis is considered bad breath beyond a socially acceptable level that is ongoing and may require a consultation with your dentist. What…
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What Does Science Say About Smiling?
The Benefits of Smiling Smiling Makes You Happy – When we smile the muscles in our jaw contract, firing a signal back to the brain, which stimulates the ‘reward system’. This, in turn, increases our endorphins, otherwise known as the ‘happy hormone.’ So, if you want to feel better and happy, just smile. The feedback…
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Do I Have Sleep Apnoea?
Regularly not getting enough sleep can be harmful to your health, but so can snoring. Not only does it affect your partner’s sleep, which might lead to you getting a polite jab to your side, but it could be a sign of something more sinister known as sleep apnoea. So, if you think you are…
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What is a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontics isn’t the easiest profession to pronounce, we’ll admit. And many people haven’t heard the term before but most can guess prosthodontists deal with teeth because it ends in ‘dontist’. However, awareness about the work of prosthodontists is growing.
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How Long Do Cosmetic Dental Treatments Last?
The question of how long will my cosmetic dental treatment last is a regular one that is asked. After all, you’d likely want the end results to endure for a while. Not all cosmetic dental treatments are the same and each treatment will have different lifespans. With that being said, let’s look at the lifespan…
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How Quickly Can I Go Back to Work After Dental Implant Surgery?
One of the best ways to replace a missing tooth is with a dental implant. A common question that gets asked is how long they can expect to be off work after dental implant surgery. When you think of the word “surgery”, you may associate it with a prolonged period off for recovery. However, in…
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Smile Design Idealisation
As adults we can become very self-conscious about the way we look. It’s human nature to judge ourselves more harshly than others view us. We tend to focus on the small negatives of our appearance. How we view ourselves can impact our self-esteem which in turn has an impact on our overall satisfaction with life.…
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Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Given the opportunity, most people want to improve some imperfection about themselves, irrespective of how small it is. For some, that imperfection is their smile and for them improving their smile is a way to improving their self-confidence. Feeling great about your teeth and smile is correlated to feeling happy in your appearance and general…
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Gingivitis – What you Need to Know About the Causes and Treatment
No doubt you’re familiar with the term gingivitis. But do you know what it means for your teeth and gums if you have it? Find out the causes and treatment options.
