TMJ Pain

The temporomandibular joint is the joint of the jaw and is frequently referred to as TMJ. There are two of these joints, one on either side of the jaw and work in unison. TMJ pain can be manifest in a number of ways and this TMJ pain can seem unconnected to its cause in the temporomandibular joint.
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Beware of Low Cost Teeth Whitening

You’ve undoubtedly seen the online advertising for teeth whitening products. If you’ve ever thought about having your teeth whitened then these low cost products may seem like an ideal solution, however it’s not quite that simple. (more…)


Don’t Fear the Dentist

Various methods used to help anxious patients deal with dental treatment have been discussed in this blog, including some slightly unusual techniques such as aromatherapy. However, it seems as though we’ve uncovered an even more unusual method that is being used at a Dental Clinic in Devon. (more…)


Orthodontic Treatment can Change Lives

Teenager Eva Hulme was unfortunate enough to suffer bullying on a daily basis due to the appearance of her protruding teeth. However, extensive orthodontic work has helped to change Eva’s life for the better and she has recently received an award in recognition of this. (more…)


Accidents Happen When You Least Expect Them

Accidents can and often do happen at the very worst possible moment as newly wed actress Hillary Duff knows all to well. The actress was unlucky enough to have to spend the morning of her wedding day in a dental surgery as she had managed to chip her tooth. (more…)


Thumb Sucking Dangers

The first ever thumb-sucking clinic in Britain has warned against the dangers of thumb sucking and outlined the problems which it may cause to dental alignment. It is believed that approximately eighty percent of babies and young children suck their thumb at some point and that it is advised that the habit is put to a stop as early as possible to avoid problems occurring in later years. Children should ideally have stopped sucking their thumb by the age of four and if this is not the case, parents should do their best to encourage the child to find comfort in an alternative.
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Dentists Warn Against Tongue Piercings

Orthodontists in the USA are reporting that some people who have worn tongue piercings for a long time are experiencing some dental problems as a result of their piercing. It turns out that the piercings, particularly if the person wearing it likes to push it against their front teeth, are actually able to cause teeth to become misaligned over time. (more…)


Klass-ey Invisible Braces

Television presenter Myleene Klass has recently landed a plum job presenting ITV’s This Morning on Fridays and it seems she celebrated by vowing to straighten her imperfect teeth. The celebrity inadvertently revealed her orthodontic device during a recent segment on the show that involved food tasting. Until that point it was not public knowledge that Myleene was undergoing orthodontic treatment, but she has since confirmed that she had the brace fitted some time ago to bring her teeth into line. (more…)


The Earlier, The Better

A child’s facial and dental development can begin to look misaligned from as early as the age of six, however parents are encouraged to wait until the ages of up to thirteen before having an orthodontic consultation, and subsequently treatment to correct crooked and crowded teeth. However, with modern dental technology, it should not be necessary for patients to have to wait until their mid-teen years to receive treatment. (more…)


A First Aid Kit for Teeth

You may have heard of taking a first aid kit with you when you go away on holiday, but how about a kit for dealing with dental emergencies. It may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re packing your suitcase, but an American company has produced a ‘do it yourself’ emergency dental kit in time for the summer holidays that is small and portable. It’s proving to be popular with consumers. (more…)


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