Why teeth break and fillings don’t last. Imagine this situation we see every day. A patient’s teeth have fairly large fillings, large cracks or both. Alternative scenario: the filling is loose or has fallen out, and the patient wants a new filling. Often this will work. But fillings are not always the best solution. The […]
Brushing: manual or electric?
New research* suggests that people who brush their teeth with an electric toothbrush are less likely to develop gum disease and ultimately lose teeth. The reason why electric brushing is more effective does not lie in the tool though. Rather, it is because many people don’t apply the right technique when using a manual toothbrush. […]
Straight teeth without metal or wires
Many of our patients whose teeth – as well as their overall oral and general health – would benefit from straightening are still reluctant to undergo orthodontic treatment. For some people the thought of having to wear fixed metal braces is just too much. Metal mouth? No way! We now also offer a completely different, […]
