The topmost layer of the tooth is known as the enamel. It is the part that protects the tooth from chemical and physical damage. For…
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Tooth Enamel Wear & Treatment Options
Lingual Braces (Inner Braces) Treatment
Lingual braces are a popular teeth-straightening treatment. Most people prefer these braces as they are practically invisible. The main difference between lingual braces and traditional…
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What are Dental Caries? Treatments, Signs, and Symptoms
Dental caries is a term used to refer to tooth cavities or decay. It’s caused by certain types of bacteria that produce acid from sugar…
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What Is The Fastest Way To Straighten Teeth?
Did you know that the straighter your teeth, the healthier they are? Other than being easier to clean, when your teeth are straight, there are…
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Broken Jaw: What To Do Next?
Our jaws play an important role in helping us eat, speak and breathe. Hence, any form of trauma or damage to the jaw can inhibit…
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Why & How to Use a Tongue Scraper
Tongue scraping is one of the fastest ways of getting rid of extra particles (including those that are known to cause bad breath) on your…
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Calcium Deficiency: Teeth Signs and Symptoms
Calcium is by far one of the most abundant minerals in the body. 99% of it is found in bones and teeth. However, in teeth,…
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How To Prevent & Treat Common Sports Dental Injuries
As an athlete, getting hurt is more of a rite of passage. Many athletes wear their scars proudly as reminders of the preparation and the…
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How To Treat A Tongue Burn
Tongue burns are pretty common. Usually, a tongue burn occurs when you eat hot food or drinks. While a tongue burn can be problematic and…
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Why A Dental Check-up Is Necessary Before Heart Surgery
Before you undergo heart surgery, you will need clearance from your dentist. Healthy gums are essential for more than a perfect and charming smile. It…
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My Tooth Broke: What To Do Next
If you’ve ever had a broken tooth, then you know how painful it is. Having a broken tooth is usually not a matter of how…
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Why White Spots Appear On Your Teeth
Bright and white teeth are often associated with excellent oral health. However, at times, pale patches (brighter than the surrounding enamel) can appear in adults…
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Excruciating Tooth Pain: What To Do Next
Tooth pain occurs when the nerve in the roots of your tooth is irritated (1). A throbbing toothache is one of the most excruciating pains…
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Toddler Tooth Decay Treatment
Tooth decay is a problem affecting adults and toddlers alike. According to NICDR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research), about 42% of kids aged…
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Everything You Need To Know About Mouthwash
If you are brushing and flossing your teeth regularly as per your dentist’s recommendations, but still feel you are not as fresh as you can…
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What Causes White Tongue?
The sight of a white tongue looking back at you in your bathroom mirror can be frightening. However, although the discolourations may be a sore sight,…
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Blue/Grey Teeth: Causes And Treatment
Not everyone has the luxury of having pearly white teeth. Some have discoloured teeth despite following a strict flossing and brushing regimen. Their teeth are…
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Teeth Whitening Malta: Best Treatment Option In 2019
Teeth whitening is one of the more common cosmetic procedures that take place at your dentist’s clinic. In fact, a recent survey indicated that 32% of…
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Differences in Soft, Medium and Hard Toothbrushes
Good oral hygiene cannot be overemphasized. However, the efficiency of your brushing and state of your dental health depends on the type of toothbrush you…
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Jaw Clicking Explained
What is Jaw Clicking (Also Known as TMJ disorder) This is a common disorder of the nerves and muscles that is caused by inflammation or…
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How to Fix Gap Between Front Teeth
Some people are born with a natural gap in their front teeth, also known as a diastema. In fact, a report by the American Dental…
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Bad Breath in Children: Causes & Treatment
One of the first and best oral hygiene practice you can teach your children at a tender age is brushing their teeth before they retire…
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How Salt Water Mouth Rinse Benefits Oral Health
If you have experienced oral health problems, you know they can drastically hamper your day. Most people don’t pay attention to their oral hygiene until…
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Oral Fibroma Treatment In Malta
Regular dental visits are essential. According to a survey conducted in 1993, kids who had regular dentist visits had fewer missing teeth in comparison to…
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Are There Alternatives to Root Canals?
Losing a tooth can be emotionally challenging. Fortunately, root canal treatments provide a great way to save your tooth. With a 97% success rate being…
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What To Do If Your Filling Falls Out
Fillings can loosen and fall out. While this is not an emergency, when your dental filling falls out, it can cause pain since it exposes…
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Sensitive Teeth Treatment In Malta
Teeth sensitivity is a common dental problem that can make even the most basic oral activities like eating, drinking and brushing uncomfortable. According to the…
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What Causes Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) is an oral condition that is caused by the reduction of saliva production. This condition can be extremely uncomfortable…
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Crooked Jaw & Treatment Options
Most people never stop to think about their jaws until something goes wrong. Living with a malformed jaw can be incredibly trying. It causes severely…
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How to Floss Correctly
Proper flossing helps remove food particles, plaque, and debris in places where your toothbrush cannot reach like between your teeth and under the gumline. Since…
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Best Dental Health Practices for Teenagers
Although teenagers rarely think of healthy habits as cool, it is crucial that as a parent, you make sure they do not skimp on basic…
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Oral & Jaw Cancer Symptoms
Oral cancer is a common type of cancer that causes the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to the surrounding tissue in…
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How to Straighten Teeth Without Braces
While some dentists may recommend braces to straighten teeth, not everyone fancies traditional dental braces. Fortunately, for some, there are other ways of straightening out…
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Cosmetic Dentistry Abroad
Dentistry in the United Kingdom and other European nations is exorbitantly expensive. This has led to patients seeking dental treatments abroad. Cosmetic dentistry abroad is…
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Why You May Suffer from Roof of Mouth Pain
Pain in the roof of your mouth is not an uncommon occurrence. This is mainly because the mouth is one of the most sensitive parts…
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Do Gums Grow Back?
Do gums grow back? This is one of the most common questions we get from patients who realise that their gums are receding. Receding gums…
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All-on-4 Dental Implants Treatment Cost Abroad
Teeth are the foundation of a beautiful smile. Losing a few teeth, be it to age, oral diseases or even an accident can compromise your…
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How To Find A Dentist Abroad
Dentistry is the most popular type of medical tourism procedures. This is especially common in the UK where dental practices taking NHS dental patients are…
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Causes Of White Spots On Your Tongue
A healthy tongue is pink and has tiny bumps on it called papillae. Any health problem with the tongue manifests itself in the form of…
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Toothache During Pregnancy: What To Expect & Do
Trouble finding a comfortable position to sleep, morning sickness funny craving and a sore back is all part and parcel of pregnancy. But it does…
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