Patient guides.
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Braces and alignersHow to Clean Invisalign Aligners
Clean your aligners with Invisalign cleaning crystals, or with a diluted hydrogen peroxide soak, antibacterial soap…
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Dental tourismDental Implants Overseas: What the Price Leaves Out
An overseas quote may leave out the abutment, crown, scans, extra procedures and follow-up visits, plus flights…
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Braces and alignersHow Does Invisalign Work? The Treatment Step by Step
Invisalign uses a series of custom clear trays, each shaped to the next planned position of your teeth.
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Cosmetic and whiteningOpalescence Teeth Whitening: How Long Does It Take?
It varies: teeth respond at different rates, and some stains take longer to lift.
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Dental implantsWhen a bone graft for a dental implant may be necessary
A bone graft may be needed before a dental implant when your jaw has lost bone, which happens naturally after a tooth is…
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Dental implantsDo Dental Implants Hurt? During and After
The surgery is done under local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not pain; tell your dentist if you feel…
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Dental implantsHow Long Do Dental Implants Last?
A 2019 review found about 96 in 100 implants were still in place after ten years.
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Cosmetic and whiteningHow to Fix Discoloured Teeth
It depends on the cause of the stain. Professional whitening can lift many stains, while deeper ones may need veneers, a…
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Braces and alignersTeeth Straightening Options: Braces or Clear Aligners
The two main options are clear aligners, such as Invisalign, and orthodontic braces.
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Braces and alignersHow Do Braces Work?
Braces apply small, steady pressure: the archwire presses on brackets bonded to your teeth, gradually moving them into…
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General dentistryFoods That Help and Foods That Harm Your Teeth
Dairy, leafy greens, crunchy fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and water help your teeth.
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General dentistryDry Mouth (Xerostomia): Causes and Treatment
Dry mouth (xerostomia) is usually caused by medications, conditions such as diabetes or Sjögren's syndrome, cancer…
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