Bonding with composite resin (tooth-colour filling material). In recent years, there have been amazing developments in modern dentistry with the use of tooth-coloured filling materials (sometimes called white fillings or composites) and the adhesives used with this material. A wide variety of problems can be fixed with this material, and the dentists at Creative Smiles […]
Leanne (Patient Care Coordinator) from Creative Smiles, along with her friend Emma Bailie, completed the Great Wall of China Trek successfully back in October 2010, raising a total of £11,500 for the local charity Action Cancer. They also completed two optional treks in addition to the challenge, one involving a trek to one of the […]
For many years, it has been recognised that smoking and chewing tobacco are bad for our general health, and most people are now aware of that. It can cause a variety of different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many people don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums, […]
A patient of Creative Smiles recently came in with discoloured and poorly shaped teeth caused by years of tooth wear and a large space between her front teeth that had been there since childhood. Understandably, she was very self-conscious about smiling in photographs. On this occasion, Mr. Gilbert decided to increase the length of the […]
Creative Smiles would like to share this recent case with you! This lady came to us because she had been extremely unhappy with the appearance of her front four teeth for many years. She wanted to find out what her options were about tooth straightening. We decided with this patient that the use of the […]
We hear it all the time: “I lost all my teeth when I had my children,” “My teeth were never the same,” “I lost a tooth for every child.” There are a lot of old wives’ tales about pregnancy and teeth, but most of them are not true! If you practice excellent oral hygiene and […]
Types of cosmetic dentures: There are two main types of cosmetic dentures available: Acrylic (or plastic) cosmetic dentures Cobalt-chromium or titanium cosmetic dentures: These are advised when at least some teeth are present. Advantages of Cobalt Chromium and Titanium Cosmetic Dentures: Better chewing (more stable; less movement of the denture) Food is more enjoyable (less […]
The Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry annual conference recently took place at the Hilton Belfast. Mark Gilbert was part of the organising committee. Six members of the Creative Smiles team were present as part of our ongoing professional development. The IAAD was set up in 1998. The Academy’s purpose is to provide and foster dental […]
At Creative Smiles, the team is often asked which toothpaste to use. The world of toothpaste can seem like a minefield; you only have to look at any supermarket and you will see rows of plaque-busting, breath-freshening, fluoride, cavity control, sensitivity, and whitening toothpaste, all with the guarantee of a perfect smile. Each toothpaste sounds […]
