Going to the dentist is a necessity for everyone, but it can be an intimidating experience, especially for first-timers. Whether you are going for a routine checkup or a complex procedure, knowing what to expect can help alleviate any anxiety or fears you might have. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your first visit to a new dentist. Research your dentist Before you go, it's essential to research your dentist to find out what their reputation is, what their certification is, and what services they offer.

Whether it's a sudden fall or an accidental bite on a hard food item, dentures can crack or break, causing not just discomfort but also affecting your ability to speak or eat properly. Here are some quick steps you should take and emergency dental care options if you find yourself facing this common problem. 1. Don't Panic And Assess the Damage Your first instinct might be to panic when your dentures crack or break.

Braces are sometimes necessary to align crooked teeth, correct a misaligned bite or modify the amount of space between teeth, but many patients dislike the idea of wearing them. However, that dislike often partly stems from the fact that people aren't aware of more modern orthodontic options, such as self-ligating braces. As with traditional braces, self-ligating braces fit small brackets to your teeth which are connected to a thin wire. That wire is used to apply force, which is what moves your teeth into the correct position.

Untreated tooth decay can lead to dark spots on your teeth, which are cavities. Once a dentist has filled those cavities (using a tooth-coloured composite dental resin), your teeth have been restored. So why, potentially years later, are you developing yellow spots on your teeth? Enamel and Fillings The outer layer of human teeth is made of dental enamel, which is highly mineralised and incredibly strong. However, when this enamel decays, your dentist will fill any cavities with composite resin, which is designed to match the colour of your dental enamel.