Cost of Dental procedures in Nigeria
There are certain myths about the cost of dental procedures in Nigeria, well we would say to some certain points, there is but a fact to some conversations around this. Whatever dental procedure you are trying to undergo, they come always with a price. Before I proceed with the details of cost, let's chit chat a bit why people have double standards when it comes to their oral hygiene. Conversations with a few colleagues have proven that dental anxiety, poor dental education, and negligence are majorly contributing factors to why visitation to the dental clinic is neglected. Nevertheless, certain organizations like the
Dental VENEER: Types, and Usage
If you are deciding to take dental veneer options, then you should keep reading this article. We would tell you everything there is to know about dental veneers. Stay glued. Dental Veneers: What are they? To elaborately tell you what dental veneers are, would love you to imagine a coat of paint on a lady's nails. The basic fact of the coating is to give her nails aesthetics. So is the case of dental veneers. Dental Veneers are a coat on your existing tooth or teeth to help you meet your aesthetical functions. A more defined explanation of what dental veneers are; they
Things to consider while making a preferred dental clinic.
Choosing a dental clinic that can satisfy your needs can be cumbersome. This is because there are one thousand and one dentists out there and year into year, a lot more are graduating. However, there are certain things you should look out for while choosing that dental clinic. Keep on reading, let's tell you more. 7 things to consider while picking your preferred dental clinic. Research Google has made researches easy. You can pop on your google search and make a quick search like 'dental clinics near me'. With this search, you would be able to figure out what clinic you should
Dentures versus Dental Implants: How do I make my choice?
Missing a tooth has become common as there are many factors that are likely to cause this. These factors may include a fall, an accident, and a few other reasons thus propelling a need for a denture and dental implants. However, making a choice between these two restorations has become a huge concern. So, we thought to guide you through each decision you should take. Keep on reading. Do you need a dental restoration? Before going ahead to tell you the differences between a dental implant and denture, you need to ask yourself if you need any of the two. You can
Toothbrushes: History, Types, and Usage
In ancient times, the story has it that twigs, bird feathers, animal bones, and porcupine quills were once used to scrub the surface of the tooth to give a perfect shine. In fact, some parts of the world still utilize the use of twigs (chewing sticks) to maintain good oral hygiene. This method is yet to go into extinction. Nevertheless, over the years, there have been new adaptive ways used to clean the surface of the teeth. One of those adaptive ways is the creation of toothbrushes on June 26, 1948. From our research, toothbrushes were first created from coarse hairs
Toothbrushing: More than a thirty seconds deal.
It's amusing how we want to rush off with our toothbrushing routines to get our day going or crawl into our blankets. We care less about how and the proper way to brush. Sometimes our inner souls remind us that we didn't just do the right thing, however, being a fast-tracked focused human, we ignore that tiny voice and make our choices. There are a thousand and one things we end up doing wrongly when we brush off quickly. You are habiting germs in your mouth but also putting your overall well being at risk. A better scenario of explaining our
Tooth Whitening- Is It Safe To Do This Myself?
Today, the desire to get whiter teeth and a brighter smile has increased drastically. These hungers have been fueled by several DIY whitening procedures as well as a quick Google search. If you take a pause and search for teeth whitening procedures on Google, you would realize that there are a thousand and one promising methods to give you that Hollywood smile. While some of these ideas may really be enticing and look real, there are certain tricks to getting a perfect tooth whitening procedure. With over a million suggestions, many questions have been asked by our patients if it is
Dental Implants For a Happy Smile
Losing a tooth can be worrisome. Psychology has gone ahead to prove that tooth loss can create intense emotional distress in a person’s life, to the point of severely affecting mental well-being. Also, in cases like this, smiling becomes difficult as you begin to be overly conscious. Dentures proved to be the solution for a missing tooth and still is.
Scaling and Polishing: Does It Weaken the Tooth?
Ever since scaling and polishing became a splatter, It is a common knowledge that cleaning the teeth goes beyond daily brushing and flossing. Needless, there have been certain myths, facts about cleaning your teeth medically. Read on to find out more. Scaling and Polishing: The Procedure. Scaling and polishing is a simple process performed by a dental hygienist or therapist to help remove plaque from the teeth. For some, this process may involve a little pain while others are pain-free. During scaling, there may be mild bleeding, which is not due to any harm to your oral health but due to likely
Scaling and Polishing: Does It Weaken the Tooth?
Scaling and polishing is a simple process performed by a dental hygienist or therapist to help remove plaque from the teeth. For some, this process may involve a little pain while others are pain-free. During scaling, there may be mild bleeding, which is not due to any harm to your oral health but due to likely infection in your gums and bones.