Bad Teeth? It’s Never too Late to do Something! As a recent employee at The Perfect Smile Studios, I felt it was important to write this blog post because I know exactly how it feels to have bad teeth and be too scared to visit the dentist. Now, I’ve never experienced dental phobia or have … Read more
Everything I wish I knew about my teeth in my 30s I’m going to be honest with you, in my younger years, I never really cared much about my teeth. I had no bite irregularities or any problems and therefore really had no major concerns or insecurities. My teeth were “fine”, just like everybody else’s. … Read more
Spot Dental Problems Early: Save Time & Money What’s great about today’s cosmetic dentistry treatment options is that many of the procedures can be performed without damaging or altering your original tooth shape, structure or size. Here at The Perfect Smile, we believe minimally-invasive cosmetic dentistry is very important, especially as it can be applied … Read more
Worried About Thin and Receding Gums? Treatment, Non-surgery and Prevention If your gums have receded or have just begun to recede, you will know how it can change the way you smile looks. As your gums recede, they expose the root of your tooth, which can make teeth appear longer than they are. For some … Read more
What You Should Know about Throbbing & Sore Gums The most common cause of sore gums is a buildup of plaque, which causes gum disease. Patients suffering from gum disease often and frequently experience gum pain, throbbing teeth, bleeding gums and increased tooth sensitivity. But is the problem gum disease or something more? Do your … Read more
How Oral Health Affects Your Mind & Body There is nothing better than a healthy mouth, which can be an amazing asset to have. Believe it or not, our teeth play an important role in your lives; they help us to chew and digest, speak clearly and provide shape for our face. On top of … Read more
Our single most important feature is one we often pay little regard to – our smile! In the UK we spend over £200 million a year on surgery or cosmetic dentistry in a bid to look younger, but we often forget about the benefits of having a healthy smile. The appearance of a person’s teeth … Read more
Expense issues often overtake health concerns when considering dentistry procedures. Take a look at John Lennon. His tooth went at Omega Auctions for a whopping £19000! Now that’s one expensive tooth! John had given this tooth to his former housekeeper Dot Jarlett asking her to dispose of it after he supposedly pulled the tooth out … Read more
Because its symptoms can be easy to overlook, gum disease is sometimes called a “silent” malady. But don’t underestimate this problem! Untreated periodontal disease can progress into a serious condition, possibly leading to tooth loss and even systemic (whole-body) health issues. With proper preventive measures and appropriate treatment, however, the disease can be controlled. The … Read more
Gum disease has been linked to a number of health problems such as heart disease According to new research by the British Dental Health Foundation, the condition can also increase the risk of developing asthma. The research, published in the Journal of Periodontology, examined 220 adults who were divided into two groups: those with asthma, … Read more