If you have been fitted with false teeth by your dentist, then you may have no idea how to look after them properly in the first few weeks of wearing them. In fact, false teeth are not much more of a hassle to keep in good condition than real ones are. If you are looking for guidance on the best way of maintaining your set of false teeth, then read on and find out everything you need to know.

As the temperature starts to warm up in Australia, the variety of fruit and vegetables available to purchase gets bigger. Spring is the prime growing season, so this is the perfect time to add lots of healthy foods to your family meals. While fruit is always a big hit with the kids, some fruits are better for the teeth than others. Since you are a mother who is very keen to make sure dental dramas stay away from your home, here the two best and worst fruit choices when you are focussed on the care of your children's teeth.

Wisdom teeth, often called the third molars by dentists, are the last teeth to appear, usually erupting in the late teens or early twenties - although sometimes they may not emerge at all and remain below the gum line. Many people find that the new teeth cause no problems whatsoever, but in other cases, your dentist may decide that the best cause of action is for the wisdom teeth to be removed.

Cosmetic dentistry treatments have become increasingly popular as people seek ways to improve their smile and raise their self-esteem. In many cases, the things people want to correct are either natural, like the alignment and whiteness of teeth, or due to damage, like teeth that are cracked or chipped. Sometimes, however, a previous treatment that was performed for health reasons can be the cause of cosmetic issues. Silver amalgam fillings have long been used for their long-lasting strength, but it's not the most attractive material.

Halitosis is an oral condition which results in extremely malodorous breath. Here are two steps you can take to avoid developing this dental health issue. Floss after every single meal (big or small) People who are fastidious about brushing their teeth twice a day often mistakenly assume that this is enough to prevent halitosis. Unfortunately, this is not true. The bristles of a toothbrush are not usually narrow, stiff or long enough to remove the food particles from the small gaps in between your teeth.

If you will be having your teeth professionally whitened soon and you have never undergone this type of dental treatment before, here are three tips that you might find helpful. Choose a cosmetic dentist who has a lot of experience in performing tooth whitening treatments It's best to have your teeth whitened by a dentist who has plenty of experience in carrying out cosmetic dentistry treatments of this kind because tooth whitening requires quite a bit of skill.

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure to help patients correct minor aesthetic problems with their teeth. From gaps to chips, erosion and spots, dental bonding can take away these problems without being invasive, which is why it has become a popular choice for many people. But if you're nervous about this procedure, it may be worth knowing exactly what the dentist intends to do. Here are some steps your dentist will follow when undertaking dental bonding: 

Once your toddler's baby teeth sprout, the most basic hygiene product you will buy for them is toothpaste. And with the broad selection of choices available to you at your local supermarket, it can be easy to pick one based on what catches your fancy. What some new parents may not realise is that their child's teeth have vastly different needs than adult teeth. That is why your child dentist will not advise you to use your regular toothpaste to clean your toddler's milk teeth.

Sometimes a chipped tooth might not feel like something that warrants an urgent trip to your local dental clinic. Whether you had an accident or the tooth has been gradually degrading due to decay (although arguably both of these things are accidental), you need to have it examined as soon as possible. It's not only the fact that quick action can fix the tooth, ideally without the need for anything too extensive, but it's also the fact that the sharp edge exposed by the tooth can be uncomfortable in your mouth, even perhaps painful.

Good oral hygiene is more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. Your gums too, play an important role in keeping tooth decay at bay. As well as helping to hold teeth in place, gum tissue covers the roots of teeth. The root of a tooth is more vulnerable to tooth decay because it is covered with cementum, a thin but hard layer that is nonetheless weaker than enamel Although a US study involving 10,000 people found that gum recession worsens with age, you can slow, and perhaps even halt, its progression.