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Losing a tooth can be very traumatic psychologically and can have lasting effects on your overall well-being and dentition. Fortunately, in today’s advances in dental care, we are able to utilise newer techniques where losing a tooth is becoming less and less common. There are still instances however when a tooth can be so badly… Continue reading The choices for replacing a missing tooth

It is general knowledge that Vitamins play a major role in your general health, but did you know that you also need a right balance of minerals as well as vitamins for your teeth and gums to stay healthy? There are many factors that prove the connection between oral health and overall health. Teeth are… Continue reading Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Teeth

Dental Hygienist: “Do you floss daily?” As a dental hygienist, I typically find two kinds of patients in my chair; those who floss and those who do not. During our time together for their appointment, I am able to see the truth behind their answer to my question above regardless of if they respond “yes”… Continue reading Flossing and their Alternatives

As babies grow up, their baby teeth, also known as ‘milk teeth,’ fall out. Overtime, their baby teeth start to fall out and their permanent teeth, also seen as ‘adult teeth,’ begin to grow in. However, there are times where their baby teeth fall out earlier than expected. If this does occur with your child,… Continue reading Why Do Children Use Space Maintainers?

What are veneers? Veneers are a thin layer of composite (direct) or porcelain (indirect) placed on the front of your teeth by a cosmetic dentist. When are veneers used? Veneers can improve the aesthetics of the smile and protect the surface from damage and staining. People would ask for veneers to get the smile they… Continue reading All You Need To Know About Veneers

Bleeding gums are the earliest sign of gum disease and are a sign that all is not well with your immune system. If you have bleeding gums, it often is an indication of inadequate oral hygiene, but more likely than not, it is also your body telling you that your blood sugars are too high!… Continue reading The Impact of Sugar – Overall & Oral Health

Your teeth might get damaged over time and can lose their size and shape. This can occur due to many reasons, including tooth decay, injuries, bruxism, or just poor oral hygiene and so on. Dental crowns can fix all these problems. What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth-shaped or “caps” that are fixed on… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Dental Crowns

Have you ever got your tooth extracted and wondered how to best take care of it? Although Tooth extraction is a relatively common dental procedure and many of us have had it at some point in our lives, we often find ourselves clueless about how to follow proper aftercare. For example, did you know smoking… Continue reading Dos and don’ts after a tooth extraction

Have you ever had a throbbing pain in your tooth or gum that comes in waves? Perhaps you’ve noticed a small bump around the area? Chances are that you are suffering from an abscessed tooth. Those of you who have experienced this will know it can be an extremely uncomfortable situation. An abscessed tooth is… Continue reading Have an abscessed tooth? Here’s what you need to know