Grinding your teeth may not seem like a big deal, but it can cause significant damage to your tooth enamel and leave you susceptible to decay and bacterial infections. Those who grind their teeth often do it when sleeping, but some people also do it when awake, particularly when feeling stressed or focussing on an important task. It’s possible to be unaware that you have started grinding your teeth, and you may only find out you’re doing it when visiting the dentist for a check-up.…
It’s no secret that teeth can grow discoloured over time. This can be down to anything from drinking too much coffee to simply not brushing as much as you should, but patients will normally notice staining or darkening across all their teeth. However, you may sometimes notice that only one of your teeth is growing darker. This can be even more upsetting since a single dark tooth will be more noticeable.…
For most patients who need Invisalign, the only preparation work is being measured for the aligner trays themselves. The dimensions of your bite are captured using either a manual mould to create a physical silicone impression or with a digital intra-oral scanning device. But for some patients, additional preparation work is needed to prepare their bite to be realigned by Invisalign. What does it mean when your orthodontist tells you that you’ll need interproximal reduction?…
