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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.
Whitening
Whitening Stain, Stain Go Away! Seems as though just about everyone is opting for teeth whitening treatment these days! Getting that “Hollywood Smile” is a regular pastime which is why the number one requested cosmetic dentistry procedure is teeth whitening.
Dental Health During Pregnancy
If you’re expecting a child or if children are in your future, you’re well aware that there’s more to consider than just picking out a name or decorating a nursery. As you’ll probably be reading up on how to keep
3 Things That Are Secretly Hurting Your Teeth
If you aren’t brushing your teeth each morning and night, it’s safe to say you’re harming your oral health. But here are a few things that could wreak havoc on your mouth and teeth that you may want to think
Hacks to Save Your Oral Health
Looking for simple ways to remember how to keep your mouth healthy? Look no further. 1. Fix the problem while it’s small. Don’t ignore a painful tooth or swollen gums for too long—the sooner you visit us, the quicker we can
X-rays: An Important Diagnostic Tool
In addition to preventative checkups, X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth. That’s because images, or radiographs, can alert us to a range of conditions, such as tooth decay between teeth or under
Brush Your Tongue to Banish Bacteria
Everyone knows that scrupulous daily teeth brushing and flossing are two of the best ways to optimise oral health and prevent decay. Did you know, however, that it’s also critical to brush your tongue each time you brush and floss
Crime Scene Investigation: Dentistry
If a crime has been committed, a dentist may be consulted in a form of forensic dentistry. It’s never about brushing and flossing! Instead, dental records can provide physical evidence. Like fingerprints, everyone’s teeth has a unique pattern. Even identical twins have a different dental structure. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body.
Crowning Touch
A crown, also known as a “cap,” may be recommended to save a weakened, cracked or damaged tooth. Other times it is used as an anchor for a bridge. After the tooth is shaped to receive the crown, dental cement is used to hold the crown in place. There are four basic types of crown
The Bite of Your Teeth
With all the attention paid to smiles and fresh breath, it’s easy to overlook the functional role of our teeth. That starts with your bite. We notice small nuances in how your bottom teeth line up with your upper teeth. Problems here can make chewing painful, erode teeth surfaces and even cause speech difficulty. Some
Chomping, Chewing and Munching
Our teeth are actually part of the digestion process. Chewing our food is known as “mastication.” How you chew and for how long, can affect our digestion and overall health. Here are some key benefits of slowing down and fully chewing our food: 1. Better nutrient absorption – Chewing breaks down the foods we eat into smaller
Foods That Can Whiten Your Teeth
Red wine, tea and black coffee are known to stain teeth. But here are some foods that can actually help whiten teeth. Apples – Bite into an apple and you’re helping to strengthen your gums. Plus, the high water content in apples helps increase the production of saliva. This in turn can help wash away bacteria
Whole Body Effects of Inflammation
The public and scientific communities have been flooded with articles about the relationship between oral health and our whole body health. These often cite the process of inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s response to cellular injury. It’s a protective response. It helps us recover from trauma and deal with infection from bacteria and viruses. That