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Kimberley Lloyd-Rees explores the growing popularity of tooth gems, the potential oral health and hygiene considerations, and why professional application and removal can help patients enjoy the trend without compromising their teeth. Tooth gems are small decorative crystals or jewels that are bonded to the surface of a tooth. They’re essentially an accessory for your…
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Kimberley Lloyd-Rees uncovers another layer to the complex issue of e-cigarettes and asks: does vaping cause caries? Discussions around vaping are becoming more prevalent in daily practice. Patients ask: ‘Are vapes any better than cigarettes?’. Others ask: ‘I read that someone died because of vapes, is this true?’ The conversation is ongoing between colleagues about…
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Kimberley Lloyd-Rees explains some of the difficulties older patients can have when staying on top of their oral health. Gingival recession is multifactorial, but can be divided into direct causes and predisposing factors (Jati, Furquim and Consolaro, 2016). The direct causes include: Low level and long lasting trauma: this is caused by inappropriate daily brushing over time, which can lead…
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