Looking after your baby's teeth As soon as your baby’s teeth start to come through, you can start brushing them. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Tips for helping a teething baby There are several ways you can help make teething easier for your baby. Every child is different, and you may have to try several different things until you find something that works for your baby.
Teeth and gums in pregnancy Some women get swollen and sore gums, which may bleed, in pregnancy. Bleeding gums are caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth.
White fillings Most people have fillings of one sort or another in their mouths. Nowadays fillings can be natural looking. Many people are more conscious about the way they look, so they don't want silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile.
What to do following an extraction Take it easy for the rest of the day. Take as little exercise as you can, and rest as much as you can. Keep your head up to avoid any bleeding.
Veneers A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural-colour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain.
Tooth whitening Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a complete colour change, but it may lighten the existing shade.
TMJ Disorders Brochure that describes the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders. Also highlights research under way on these disorders
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