Category Archives: Dental News

Invisalign Braces – Case study

Invisalign Braces – Case study

CASE OVERVIEW (before and after): Amazing results in less than 1 year with This is an example of the incredible aesthetic transformation that can be achieved with Invisalign aligners. This patient was treated in our office at Metral Dental. His primary concern when he first came to see us was his appearance from the…

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Would you like your dental treatment on the beach?

Would you like your dental treatment on the beach?

Imagine that you are walking along a beach on a nice sunny day. Waves are lapping gently on the shore, children are building sandcastles, and seagulls are soaring overhead. As you turn to continue along the rugged coast path on your calm and relaxing stroll you suddenly hear your dentist say "We're all done, you can take…

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Gum Disease – The Sixth Most Prevalent Health Condition in the World

Gum Disease – The Sixth Most Prevalent Health Condition in the World

A recent study shows that severe periodontitis (commonly known as gum disease) is the sixth most prevalent health condition in the world This study was the first global assessment of periodontal diseases and shows how prevalent this preventable condition is becoming. The likelihood of gum disease appears to peak in the third and fourth decades…

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Can you Whiten your Teeth with Activated Charcoal?

Can you Whiten your Teeth with Activated Charcoal?

There has been a recent trend on social media of people whitening their teeth using activated charcoal. So, does it actually work and is it safe to use on teeth?! What is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is comparable to that of regular charcoal, however it differs in how it is treated, creating an odourless, tasteless tablet.…

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