Tooth grinding can cause complications in your day-to-day life, which we will explore later in this blog. But there are ways to keep this at bay as well as ways to treat it, depending on the cause. Symptoms of grinding/temporomandibular joint dysfunction Grinding...
Many patients do not realise the impact a missing tooth has on their health and the focus is generally around cosmetic issues where this is concerned. Unseen effects of tooth loss to your facial structure – Missing teeth affect the function of your jaw as well...
Knowing when to take your child to see an orthodontist can be tricky – what to look out for? Is there a standard age? Are check-ups necessary? In some cases, children as young as 7 can benefit from orthodontic treatment though it is not necessarily essential to...
Here at Shields, we offer a range of treatment options that are designed to suit different budgets and taste, encompassing braces that are made from a range of different material including metal appliances, clear plastic Invisalign aligner and ceramic braces. ...
As well as having a serious impact on your self-esteem, having a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth can have damaging health implications, causing a variety of potential problems. Here at Shields we offer the next best thing to a missing tooth – dental...