Smoking isn’t just bad for your health – it’s also bad for your appearance. Smokers will often find that their teeth become yellow and stained, but there are several ways to slow down this process. The best is to quit altogether, but, if that isn’t presently possible, try following these tips to keep your teeth as white as possible.
1. Buy the Right Products
Reports estimate that around 13.3% of the adult Australian population are smokers, meaning that there are plenty of products aimed specifically at them.…
Periodontists are dental providers who specialise in periodontal diseases. This refers to any dental anomaly weakening the structures surrounding the teeth. This includes the gums, the periodontal pockets and the surrounding bone structures under the gums. Periodontal care is important to avert periodontal disease, which often leads to tooth loss if not treated on time. To avoid this from happening, you should seek the help of a periodontist if you have:…
Although it is important to keep your teeth clean after dental implant surgery, you may have to change your brushing habits for a couple of days. For example, once you’ve had an implant post inserted in your jaw, you must take extra care to protect the wound site and let it heal.
Brushing During the First Few Post-Surgery Days
The gum around an implant site will be tender and swollen immediately after surgery and typically for a few days afterwards.…
