Tuesday, February 25, 2014

No-nonsense Dental Implants by Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen & Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic




Today, dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Patients who have lost teeth regain the ability to restore their ability to eat, speak clearly and smile with confidence. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.
Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon brings to Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic his many years of private practice focusing on dental and maxillofacial implantology, bone grafting, reconstructive and orthognathic surgery. His vast experience allows him to successfully place dental implants even in “high-risk” patients suffering from chronic health conditions, gum disease or bone loss in the jaw area.

Why Choose an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are trained in assessing their patient’s unique needs and working out an appropriate treatment plan. Whether they are replacing a single tooth or a mouthful of teeth, OMSs can perform dental implant surgery comfortably in a single visit. They are the only dental specialists trained to obtain and place bone grafts in areas where little or no bone exists. Bone grafts are also used to treat bone loss resulting from traumatic injuries, tumor surgery or congenital defects. Read more here.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Zoom Teeth Whitening in Dubai

Our dental hygienist, Dulene Swanepoel, shows us the step by step procedure of our Zoom Teeth Whitening treatment at Dr. Michael's. Zoom whitens your teeth up to 8 shades lighter in an hour!
Visit Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic today!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

New American Dental Association Fluoride Guideline for Kids 2 And Under

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The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) has recently updated its guidelines on fluoride toothpaste use for younger children. The ADA has overturned its decades-old recommendation and now suggests that parents and caregivers use a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as their children’s first tooth comes in.
CSA previously recommended using water to brush the teeth of children younger than 2 years old and to brush the teeth of children 2 to 6 years old with a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste. In order to ward off cavities, the ADA updates its guidelines and recommends using fluoride toothpaste in an amount no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice for children younger than 3 years old and a pea-size amount for children 3 to 6 years old.
Continue reading here.

Monday, February 10, 2014

WIN a Goodie Bag with Dr. Michael's Dental Clinic

Got your own tip on preventing baby bottle tooth decay? Share it with us on our blog at http://bit.ly/btldecay & get a chance to win a goodie bag from Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Understanding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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We all know how convenient it is to put our babies to bed with a bottle. The idea seems especially tempting after a long day and your little one is having a hard time settling down. It can be a tough habit to break for you or your child, but this can lead to tooth decay.
Tooth decay in infants and young children is often referred to as Early Childhood Caries or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. One of the most common causes of baby bottle tooth decay is putting a baby to bed with a bottle of sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars like milk, formula and fruit juice. Another notable cause is using a bottle as an all day long pacifier for a fussy baby.
For tips on how to prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, click here.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Living with Braces: Prevent White Spots on Your Teeth

Studies show that 85% of people who wear braces may develop white spot lesions on their teeth. These white, chalky spots are a precursor to tooth decay. They tend to be permanent too.
Read about the cause and prevention here.