How to Clean Your Invisalign Aligners

March 4, 2025

Properly cleaning your Invisalign aligners is essential to maintaining their clarity, supporting your oral hygiene, and ensuring the aligners remain effective throughout your treatment. While our practice is here to guide you through your Invisalign journey—from your initial consultation, fitting your custom-made retainers and monitoring your process. Once your aligners are in your care, their cleaning and upkeep become your responsibility. Regular cleaning helps preserve the aligners’ transparency but also prevents the buildup of bacteria, plaque, and odours, ensuring both your aligners and your smile stay fresh and healthy. Invisalign cleaning is an incredibly important part of your treatment, in order to maintain not only the good condition of the aligners, but […]

What is an OPG?

February 27, 2025

An OPG (Orthopantomogram) is a type of dental X-ray that provides a broad, panoramic view of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. It’s also known as a panoramic X-ray. The OPG scan captures a single image that shows both the upper and lower teeth, as well as the jawbone, sinus areas, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). OPGs are commonly used by dentist professionals for: Assessing the alignment of teeth and jaw Identifying impacted teeth, such as wisdom teeth Detecting jawbone issues, cysts, and tumours Planning for orthodontic treatment or tooth extraction The OPG X-ray is a useful diagnostic tool since it offers a wide view in one image, helping dentists make informed decisions […]

Masseter Botox for Teeth Grinding

February 13, 2025

Botox isn’t just for anti-aging. It can be a game-changer for those suffering from teeth grinding. In fact, masseter botox offers an alternative to wearing a traditional nightguard. By targeting the masseter muscles—the muscles responsible for jaw clenching—Botox can help reduce symptoms of teeth grinding and improve overall quality of life. Benefits of Masseter Botox for Teeth Grinding include: Relieves headaches caused by jaw tension and teeth grinding. Reduces jaw pain and tension, offering comfort. Prevents tooth enamel damage from excessive grinding. Protects teeth from wear and tear. Provides comfort from facial tension, which can also lead to improved quality of sleep. A common side effect is also slimming the appearance of […]

Dental Implant Procedure: Everything you need to know

February 5, 2025

So you’ve been told you need a dental implant? Not to worry, you are in good hands! Let’s run through what this means and the process of an implant.  Dental implants replace missing teeth and once healed, they can look and feel like natural teeth. Implants along with correct maintenance can be long lasting.   Dental Implant Process: Initial Assessment: You will first undergo an assessment by either a general dentist or a specialist to determine the feasibility of the implant treatment. These issues are normally picked up in your routine examinations with your general dentist. Imaging & Treatment Plan: X-rays and any additional imaging will be taken as necessary. Based on […]