A Pretty Smile

Orthodontics is not just about straightening teeth. In order for the teeth to bite together properly the jaws need to be in the correct position; otherwise strain can be placed on the joints and muscles, which may lead to problems later. Nowadays, orthodontists, dentists who specialize in this field, work to align the jaws, the [...]

Gum disease can occur without you even knowing.

When we first here the words gingivitis or gum disease. It congers up visions of teeth seen in horror movies and the side of cigarette packets. This is not the case. Gum disease can occur without you even knowing. So What is Gum Disease? Gum diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are infection of the structure [...]

Dental implants: permanent solution to missing teeth

Hundreds of millions of people throughout the world are missing one, several or all of their teeth. Dental implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth. A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is surgically placed in the upper or lower jawbone replacing the root of the missing tooth, providing an anchor for [...]

Porcelain Veneers – The Most Popular Way to Create Hollywood Smile!

The technological advancement in the area of dentistry nowadays allows everyone to have a perfect Hollywood Smile.  Porcelain laminate veneers are probably the most esthetic means of creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile. They require a minimal amount of tooth reduction (approximately 0.5 mm) and are, therefore, more conservative restoration than a crown. Dental [...]

Straighten your teeth with invisible braces

Nowadays it is possible to straighten teeth without braces, which would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Today, there are many other options to straighten teeth without the traditional orthodontic braces. The most popular among them is the Invisalign system, which uses clear aligners to straighten teeth. Another is lingual braces, which are [...]

Pearls of Wisdom – Teeth Whitening

WHITENING – is one of the most popular words in Vietnam, you can see it everywhere: skin creams, sprays, SPAs and of course the dental clinic. While it is not very popular for westerners to whiten their skin, it is quite the opposite with teeth whitening… It is an easy cost effective way to change [...]

TOP 10 Tips to keep your teeth healthy

Eat a variety of foods from all food groups. Having a piece of low-fat, part-skimmed cheese after a carbohydrate-rich meal could serve as a natural teeth cleanser. An area of emerging research is probiotics and oral health. Foods like yogurt can inhibit the growth of oral bacteria. Cranberry juice can also reduce the risk of [...]

THE FIRST DENTAL VISIT FOR CHILDREN

The most frequently asked question I hear from parents is- “At what age should I start to take my child to the dentist?” In my opinion, it is far more effective to be PRO active rather than RE active when discussing the health of our little family members’ mouths. First visits should NOT be when [...]

So You think you know how to brush yout teeth?

So You think you know how to brush your teeth? You’ve been brushing your teeth since you were child, but are you brushing (and flossing) for optimal dental health? Test your oral intelligence with our quiz. 1. What actually causes cavities? a) Sugar b) Bacteria in the mouth c) Plaque 2. Natural cavity fighters are: [...]