VIOLIFE SMILE DESIGN'S BLOG

Do you grind and clench your teeth? Most of us do from time to time and this won’t generally do any real harm. It is a different story if you begin to grind and clench a lot, as this is a condition called bruxism and it can have a hugely detrimental effect on your dental health. Your teeth may become badly damaged and it can cause other oral health problems.

Do you make time for regular dental cleanings? Regular dental prophylaxis is a simple, straightforward and very non-invasive procedure that can be carried out every time you visit your dentist for regular six monthly check-ups. A good professional prophylaxis is an easy way to help look after your teeth and gums and this treatment should form part of your regular preventative dental care plan. It’s also extremely cost-effective, and may alleviate the need for more expensive dental procedures to...

Your teeth are covered with tooth enamel which is the hardest tissue in the human body. Tooth enamel protects the inner part of the tooth from chewing and biting and insulates it against changes in temperature. Unfortunately this doesn’t mean it cannot be damaged and unlike broken bones, damaged enamel cannot repair itself because it doesn’t contain any living cells.

When it comes to meeting someone new, our smile is usually one of the first things that makes an impression for the right or wrong reasons.  For many, the most aesthetically pleasing smile is a set of straight and white teeth, symmetrical in length and width.