If you are choosing a new toothbrush, there will be various makes and models on the shelf, but essentially they come in two types; a manual toothbrush and an electric one. The former will have an elongated head and the latter a round one. The question you may reasonably ask is what would be the best option for you. Does an electric toothbrush reach and clean the places a manual will not? Or could a manual toothbrush do the job just as well with the right technique? It should be noted that if you do any amount of reading on...

Dentistry thrives on technological advances, and the dental equipment that is used in offices today is often vastly different to the systems used a decade ago. We have seen the rise of computer-aided alignment treatments such as Invisalign, advanced imaging and moulding systems to complement (and sometimes replace) conventional moulds with highly advanced 3D models. However, one of the most interesting developments in recent years is CEREC, short for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic, which allows dentists to create accurate, high-quality personal crowns and veneers in their clinics. This is far faster than the traditional method of creating moulds, sending them...

We all know that brushing our teeth twice a day is important, but it’s just as important to make sure you’re looking after your gums at the same time, as developing gum disease puts you at an increased risk of other health conditions, such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Gum disease occurs when plaque starts to build up beneath and along the gum line, potentially leading to infections that can affect the gums and bone, leading to tooth decay and even tooth loss. Gingivitis can also be caused by plaque, which is the earliest stage of gum disease, characterised...