Bruxism is the grinding or clenching of your teeth. In this article, we outline its key symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Symptoms Symptoms of bruxism include: Teeth grinding and clenchingContractions of the jaw musclesGrinding sound at nightTight or painful jawPopping or clicking at the temporomandibular jointFacial pain and...
A filling restores a tooth that has been damaged by decay and prevents further decay. In this article, we outline the different options available for tooth fillings, each of which has its own pros and cons. Your dentist will determine which type of filling is...
At Bright & White, we believe that a healthy planet means healthy patients. We do our best as a practice to be eco-friendly and encourage our patients to live sustainably too. In this article, we highlight a few things you can do to take care...
What is Tooth Sensitivity? Sensitive teeth, also known as dentine hypersensitivity, affects 57% of the population and occurs when tooth enamel wears away or the gums recede. This exposes the underlying surface, dentine, and reduces protection of the nerve. Dentine contains microscopic tubules that, when exposed,...
The benefits of teeth straightening range from a boost in confidence to healthier teeth and gums. In this article, we highlight the best treatment options for straightening your teeth at Bright & White so you can get the smile you’ve always wanted. Fastbraces Straighten your teeth faster...
Bad habits can be easy to pick up and difficult to break, and many of which we do without even realising. However, from consuming sugary foods to nail biting to smoking to teeth grinding, many of these habits can be harmful to your teeth. Avoid...
Cosmetic bonding is a dental treatment in which a tooth-coloured composite resin bonding material is applied to the tooth to repair decayed, chipped, fractured, or discoloured teeth. The resin looks natural and gives the appearance of a real tooth that perfectly matches the surrounding teeth. What...
Don’t ignore these oral health warning signs and symptoms. From bleeding gums to bad breath to tooth sensitivity to toothache to sores in the mouth, these warning signs can indicate serious dental health issues and can worsen into larger problems if left untreated. Speak to...
What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is the inflammation of the gum line that can affect the bone and tissues that support the teeth and hold them in place. Gum disease can cause your gums to become swollen, sore, and infected, and, if left untreated, completely...
Cosmetic contouring, also known as enameloplasty, is the reshaping and resizing of the teeth. It involves making small alterations to the teeth to level an uneven smile and correct chipped, fractured, irregular-shaped, longer, overlapped, or pointed teeth. It is a minimally invasive technique and a quick...