About Yellow Teeth As we age, our teeth naturally become darker, they lose their whiteness and become yellower in appearance. Unfortunately, much like greying hair or the appearance of wrinkles, yellow teeth is simply one of the unfortunate signs of ageing- we all suffer that! Teeth become darker as the enamel becomes thinner causing the [...]

Common Dental Problems: Gappy, Wonky Teeth Unattractive smiles are explained in many ways by patients here at Tracey Bell. An attractive smile may consist of straight, white teeth and how this is achieved varied depending on each individual smile. At Tracey Bell we endeavour to take your dental dreams and turn them in to reality [...]

About Missing Teeth  At Tracey Bell we keep things simple. Missing teeth can be replaced with the following dental options. Dentures (false teeth). These are removable plastic or metal frames that carry false teeth. Bridges. These are porcelain teeth that replace a missing tooth and are normally attached to natural teeth. Dental Implants. A dental [...]

“I have Loose Teeth” The biggest culprit causing teeth to become loose is Periodontal or gum disease. Periodontal disease is a condition involving the loss of gum, bone and ligament in the jawbone. Loose teeth can also be caused by an incorrect bite, and also trauma. How do I know if I have Periodontal Disease? To [...]

Common Dental Problems: Gummy Smile At Tracey Bell aesthetics are very important to us. When it comes to an ideal and beautiful smile the upper lip should sit just above the top teeth. A ‘ gummy smile’ however exposes a larger than average amount of gum. Although a gummy smile is considered a normal variation of human [...]

How to Treat Crooked or Protruding Teeth Crooked teeth may be caused by a number of factors. At Tracey Bell we are inundated with many patients who have complaints of crooked teeth or a crooked smile. We have a variety of dental treatments and technologies from which those with this common dental problem can choose. [...]

Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can result from poor dental health or it can be a sign of a more general medical problem.

The problems with unsightly or old Crowns Unsightly crowns are often due to the material that they are made from. Some crowns have a metal substructure with porcelain built over to produce the crown. If the crown margin is prepared above the gum, or the gum has receded with age, the crown margin may become [...]