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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
Composite Fillings
When a cavity needs filling, there are two basic choices. There is a mixture of metals called an amalgam. Or, a resin composite, consisting of ceramic or glass, blended in a plastic compound. Each has its pros and cons. Because
Salient Facts About Sealants
Once a tooth is drilled and filled, its strength is compromised. It’ll never be as strong as it was. It’s why we stress prevention. And why it makes sense to have your child’s teeth protected with a sealant. When your
Calm and Comfortable
Dental professionals have used many methods to create a comfortable experience for patients. Before nitrous oxide was discovered at the end of the 18th century, wine and ether were used. Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” has no colour or smell.
This Dental Phobia Ends Here
Are you or someone you care about avoiding the dentist due to fear, shame, or embarrassment? You’re not alone. Many people delay dental care, not because of the procedures, but because they worry about being judged for the condition of
Preventing Gum Disease
With so many nooks and crannies on our teeth, bacteria-causing cavities have plenty of places to wreak havoc in the mouth. Fortunately, sealants are an excellent way to keep decay at a distance. Composed of plastic, sealants are a thin
Essential Dental Accessory
Does your child participate in some type of organised sport? There are many risks when playing soccer, cricket, rugby, kickboxing, basketball, netball or other types of contact sports. The biggest risk with contact sports? The contact part. When playing contact
Aging and Oral Health
While taking care of our teeth at every stage of life is important, aging can present specific challenges that seniors should be aware of. Here are a few ways you can ensure your smile thrives well into your golden years. • According to the CDC, 2 in 3 seniors over the age of 65 have
The Quickest Way to Improve Your Smile
The New Year is the perfect time to do things you’ve been putting off–like whitening your smile! Teeth whitening is known as one of the quickest ways of improving the aesthetics of a smile. Before treatment, you must have healthy teeth and gums and a recent dental clean to see best results. In-Chair Whitening: This is
3 Simple Oral Health Tips for Parents and Kids
As children grow up into toddlers, then before you know it teenagers, we want them to cary on good oral health habits all the way to adulthood. Here are 3 ways to encourage good oral health to children: 1. Break the sensitivity of going to the dentist early. You can bring your children in with
Preventing Cavities in Kids
No parent wants to see their child in pain-luckily, when it comes to cavities, pain can be a thing of the past-with proper prevention! Here are three ways to help your child prevent cavities: 1. Get your child familiar with brushing their teeth before they can do it themselves. When you brush your teeth, have
What Vitamins Are Best for Your Teeth?
These days, it seems that there’s a supplement for everything! But do they actually work? And do any of them benefit your teeth? We breakdown a few vitamins and minerals that can play a pivotal role in your oral health below. Calcium: This mineral helps provide support for bones and teeth. Get more calcium into your
4 Causes of Bad Breath
Forgetting to brush your teeth in the morning can definitely make you feel self-conscious about being in close proximity to others-but if you’re noticing stinky breath regardless of brushing, something else could be to blame. Here are a few common culprits. 1. Medications. Common medicines like antihistamines and decongestants can be to blame. 2. Dry