Mouth rinses tend to fall into three different categories. They can be cosmetic, therapeutic or natural or herbal rinses. So which is best? Cosmetic mouth rinses will temporarily mask bad breath and may help to get rid of some bacteria. Some contain whiteners to help remove some surface stains, but the effects are quite limited.…

If you are contemplating orthodontic treatment then you are probably interested in finding out which brace might best suit your needs. This does depend on the issues requiring correction and their complexity. Relatively straightforward cases that only affect your front teeth can often be corrected within a matter of a few weeks or months, using…

Root canal therapy is a great treatment for saving a tooth that is badly infected. You may need root canal therapy if you develop a persistent toothache or if it hurts whenever you bite down on a certain tooth. Other symptoms include noticing the gum around the painful tooth looks red or swollen and you…

Integrated Dental Care recommends children have an orthodontic evaluation as early as age seven. By this stage our dentists can already identify any potential problems and early orthodontics can be highly successful in treating certain issues. These include problems caused by oral habits such as thumb sucking. How Early Orthodontic Treatment Can Help The jawbone…

If you still have some silver amalgam fillings then you are not alone as this material has been used for many decades. However we choose not to use it here at Integrated Dental Care as modern alternatives are so much better, both aesthetically and for your dental health. We prefer to use tooth coloured composite…

If your dentist has mentioned you could probably do with a crown or bridge then you might have wondered what the difference is between these two restorations and when they are used. Once you know, then their uses are very straightforward! Crowns These are also called caps because they ‘cap’ or completely cover up a…

These days achieving a whiter and more attractive smile has never been easier and safer with one of our professional whitening treatments. Choose from whitening in as little as an hour in our dental practice, or if you prefer to whiten at home then ask about our fully customised home whitening kits. Once you have…

Missing teeth is a problem many of us will face and we are lucky to live in an age where they can be restored with dental implants. Fast becoming the gold standard for tooth replacement, dental implants work by replicating the entire natural tooth. What is a Dental Implant? It is easiest to think of…

TMJ is short for temporomandibular disorder and may also be called TMD. You have two temporomandibular joints, hinging your lower jaw. These joints are attached to lots of muscles, allowing your lower jaw to have a wide range of movement. Problems can arise if the joints become worn or if the muscles attached to them…

Nowadays people of all ages are wearing braces and it can be a great way to get a straighter and sometimes healthier smile. Orthodontics is often the most conservative method of straightening teeth, preserving your tooth structure. The Benefits are more than Just Cosmetic While most people wear braces to improve their appearance, the benefits…

It is tempting to think that using whitening mouthwash will give you a substantially whiter smile. Unfortunately it is unlikely to make a substantial amount of difference. This is because whitening mouthwashes contain a tiny amount of bleach, the active ingredient used to whiten teeth. The concentration of bleach is too low to result in…

With general anaesthesia you will be asleep during the whole appointment and it will seem as if only a couple of minutes have passed when you come round from the anaesthetic. When is General Anaesthetic Used? General anaesthetic can be useful if you have a high level of anxiety or fear and feel unable to…