Brighton East Dental Clinic

Myriad factors lead to staining on teeth and smoking is one among them. Discolouration of the pearly whites is a trouble that has left many worried and smokers have to face the worse of this condition. Nicotine is a responsible agent that causes gradual discolouration and yellowing of teeth. Prolonged smoking could result in many other oral health-related concerns.     Staining caused by smoking is an embarrassing thing and the condition can worsen to even cause tooth decay.     Why does tobacco cause tooth staining?    Our teeth have pores on the surface. Nicotine from cigarettes gets absorbed in these pores and this causes yellowing. These tiny openings on the enamel gradually fill up with nicotine and thus risk our oral health.           Nicotine by itself is a colourless vapour however hen in contact with oxygen, it turns yellow and thus causes visible staining of the tooth surface. ...

Christmas holidays are when everyone loves to bulk up on sweet delicacies and juicy festive flavours. But apart from taste, not everything works in our favour. The extra sugar in the food and high meat consumption can prove too much for our teeth to take in.                 So to promise you the brightest smiles this holiday season, we have compiled a collection of tips that will best help you cherish unhindered bliss of tastes without harming your state of oral health.        Our teeth might be the strongest part of our body but it doesn’t mean there could occur no harm to these. It is imperative that we care for our teeth and offer them the best attention so that we can ensure optimum oral health and complete prevention from cavities.               Unhindered fun from cavity free holidays!    Let us discuss the ...

The state of our oral health is defined by many factors and each one plays a vital role in determining how well we are protected against infections, cavities, and other complications. One of the key detrimental factors that can negatively impact oral health is allergies.          Many are unable to derive a perfect correlation between a person’s oral health and allergies that result in viral fevers. However, even the slightest of fevers can lead to dental-related complications. Seasonal allergies affect millions all over the world and in many cases result in oral health conditions.                  While there are many allergies that can make a person sneeze, one cannot ignore the ill-effects they have on our teeth, gums and overall oral wellness.                 Here’s a look at ho...

Toothaches not always arise from cavities. Even though a cavity is a common culprit for oral pain, there are myriad factors that could result in causing pain. Such pain is felt in areas around the tooth and guessing for cavities causing the same is no good help.        A toothache is the worst form of pain we can experience. It could be the indication of a severe oral health problem. Among all the possible causes of a toothache, decay, inflammation, sensitivity and gum disease are the most common.       A toothache is a severely painful and unpleasant experience. To prevent frequent or sudden pain in teeth, understanding and eliminating the possible culprits for the same is imperative.         The following are the reasons other than cavities because of which sudden or frequent pain arises in our teeth -    §   Gum Disease        Gums supp...

While chewing gum is a necessity for none, it is most commonly associated with being a fashionable trend, something that gives your personality a bit of added ruggedness. Many avoid chewing gum just because of the fact of it being a trademark habit for vagabonds. But nevertheless, it can be termed as an effortless endeavor to keep you focused on tasks.                          Many would find it hard to believe that chewing gum is actually good for one’s oral health and hygiene. But beware, it is when you chew sugar-free gum. Almost everyone loves to chew gum. It could be because of our natural instinct to gain satisfaction upon chewing. Gums which are free from sugar are exceptionally beneficial for teeth and help maintain proper oral health.                 While the thought of chewing gum with widely opened mouth might not se...

The level of decay in children’s teeth is a worrying concern for parents. For children, dental hygiene is an imperative aspect of maintaining overall health. Children’s teeth require an extra bit of attention and care as being in the early stages of development, they are easily vulnerable to damage caused by harmful elements.                              Dental care for children starts as soon as the first pearly whites appear in the mouth. By the first or second birthday, your child should have his or her first trip to the children dentist . This ensures that the risks of decays, infections and pain are alleviated and a perfect foundation is laid for a lifetime of proper oral wellness.                                             ...

Having information is a great bliss but over information can sometimes mislead! The difference between right and wrong information is as broad as day and night. Having know-how of all things beneficial is what makes us perfect in every aspect of life but believing every piece of information without actual verification can sometimes mislead as there are myths regarding everything that we could possibly talk about.                            However, the myths about teeth are what surprise us the most. Upon research, one can conclude that there are numerous misconceptions that hinder true knowledge and lead people towards adopting remedies and habits that can harm oral health.                    Let us debunk the commonly held myths and facts surrounding teeth to identify which ones are true and which are n...