Question 1

Why is it important to maintain my oral health?

Accepted Answer

The links between our oral health and our general health are intrinsic, so taking good care of your dental health will have flow-on effects to your overall wellbeing. By looking after your gums and teeth, you can help to ensure you’ll live a long, healthy and happy life with all of your own teeth.

Question 2

What should I do to keep my teeth healthy?

Accepted Answer

For starters, we recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day, and flossing once a day. Through this active, at-home maintenance, it’s possible to help prevent gum disease and decay. However, while this at-home routine will help, it’s also essential that you attend regular check-up and cleanings with your dentist. By having an examination every six months, it enables us to spot any small problems and deal with them quickly, before they turn into much larger and more costly problems.

Question 3

How can I improve the appearance of my teeth?

Accepted Answer

At Beyond Dental, we offer a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments to help you achieve the brighter and bigger smile you’ve been dreaming about. Whether you’re missing a tooth, want whiter teeth, or just have worn-down teeth, we can help you to improve the aesthetics of your smile. Find out more about our cosmetic treatments.

Question 4

Why have my teeth discoloured with age?

Accepted Answer

Discolouration of your teeth can occur for a range of reasons. As you age, your teeth may appear darker due to a build-up of plaque. Smoking, certain medications, and highly pigmented foods such as wine, coffee, chocolate, tea and soft drinks can also cause our teeth to discolour. If you wish to return your smile to a whiter, brighter outlook, you may wish to consider teeth whitening, or even porcelain veneers.

Question 5

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic dentistry refers to a range of treatments which work specifically to enhance the aesthetics of the smile. It’s the ultimate mix of science and art. The most common cosmetic dental treatment is teeth whitening. Explore our cosmetic dental treatments.

Question 6

What can cosmetic dentistry achieve?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic dentistry can give you a smile you’ll want to share with the whole world! Some of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry include:
Conceal blemishes on teeth
Rejuvenate teeth which have yellowed or are stained
Cover chips and cracks in teeth
Close gaps between your teeth
Make overlapping or crooked teeth straight
Reduce overcrowding
Replace a missing tooth or teeth
Repair broken teeth
Replace old amalgam fillings with white fillings
Re-contour gums, reducing the appearance of a “gummy smile”.

Question 7

Does my diet affect my oral health?

Accepted Answer

Yes. What you consume has an effect on your body and this includes your mouth. The types of foods and drinks you consume may either help you or negatively impact your oral health. For example, foods high in sugar can result in cavities while sugar-free gum, lots of water and a balanced amount of good fats and calcium can be great for your teeth.

Question 8

Which foods should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Sticky candy and an excessive amount of chocolate
Starchy foods
Carbonated soft drinks
Substances that dry out your mouth. These include alcohol and many medicines

Question 9

If I brush my teeth more than twice a day, am I damaging them?"

Accepted Answer

This depends on your situation – as we do advise that patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment brush after every meal. However, excessive brushing can wear off the teeth enamel, putting you at risk of tooth decay, cavities and gum disease.

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