Dr. Derek Fine, Author at Aesthetic Family Dentistry

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July 2, 2013

Manual Toothbrushes vs. Electric Toothbrushes

This kind of head to head comparison is one that crosses every subject and every industry and will never stop. We love them as they spark debate, split opinion and get people talking about oral health and their choice of toothbrush. Anything that encourages that kind of discussion is fine by us! So, which is best, a manual toothbrush…

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June 25, 2013

Choosing the Best Toothbrush

Good oral hygiene is the foundation for the overall health of your mouth and your body. The cornerstone of that is the right toothbrush and that’s what we’re going to discuss today. As holistic dentists, we regard your oral health as part of a whole. That whole encapsulates all those things good oral health has influence over so we have a vested…

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June 20, 2013

What is Neuromuscular Dentistry?

The term neuromuscular dentistry sound serious doesn’t it? It sounds more like something a surgeon or heart specialist would perform rather than a dentist. Despite the serious name, it’s actually nothing to be afraid of and can actually be quite straightforward and painless. Neuromuscular dentistry is a procedure carried out by specialist dentists to cure the cause of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint…

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June 17, 2013

Does Invisalign Hurt?

Invisalign is a treatment for realigning teeth. It uses aligners which are molded to your mouth, then affixed to your teeth and are worn over a period of 6 to18 months . The aligners gradually encourage your teeth to shift position within your mouth in much the same way as a brace does. You have to wear Invisalign for 22 hours…

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June 13, 2013

How Often Should You Go To The Dentist?

Depending on who you ask, the number of times you need to visit your dentist’s office in any given year can vary from once, twice or even three times. So how often should you go to the dentist? As always in the matter of health, there is no “one size fits all.” Popular opinion and our own, is that you need…

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June 10, 2013

Is Bleaching Your Teeth Safe?

The use of the word bleach is what usually prompts the question. If we refer to the procedure merely as teeth whitening, we receive far fewer questions on safety and health. So firstly, it’s important to clarify the term bleach. Most importantly, it isn’t the chemical you use to clean your house. The “bleach” used here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry…

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June 5, 2013

Why Invisalign is Creating Smiles All Round

Invisalign is a relatively new treatment that delivers that dazzling smile without any of the pain of an orthodontist or the discomfort of a brace. It’s a refreshingly simple and effective treatment for crooked teeth that begins delivering results right away. Many of us will remember being teenagers and having a brace for what seemed like eternity. As well as oral hygiene…

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June 4, 2013

What is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a procedure that involves using an almost invisible resin to repair or improve the appearance of teeth. It’s a relatively simple procedure than can make all the difference with to your smile. Dental bonding can be used to: Repair decayed teeth Fill cavities Repair cracks and chips in teeth To fill gaps between teeth Protect teeth with receding…

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May 30, 2013

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Not all cosmetic surgery is for appearance alone. Some procedures are essential to heal after accidents, injury, trauma and many other medical and psychological reasons. Often, cosmetic surgery is as much about the mental as it is the physical, which is why we are happy to offer a range of cosmetic dentistry treatments to our customers. As holistic dentists, Aesthetic…

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May 23, 2013

What You Need to Know About TMJ

Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, is an umbrella term for a range of issues that cause problems in and around the jaw, jaw joint and facial muscles that control jaw movement. As you can imagine, any problems with moving the jaw can be painful, uncomfortable and affect the daily life of anyone who suffers from it. That’s why we offer…

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