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Brushing your teeth isn’t enough! Don’t forget to floss!

brushing your teeth isnt enough dont forget to floss

Flossing gives the ability to remove plaque that is left in between the teeth. This eliminates the stubborn sticky bacteria along the gum line that is sometimes left even after brushing your teeth. It is crucial to prevent plaque as it will harden and turn into tartar that cannot be removed even by toothbrushing. This… Continue reading Brushing your teeth isn’t enough! Don’t forget to floss!

How to Overcome Your Dentist Fear! Get Rid of That Dentophobia!

how to overcome your dentist fear get rid of that dentophobia

Why are so many patients afraid of going to the dentist? I believe that a big reason for this is a negative experience, usually during childhood. I always try to understand where the anxiety of my patients comes from and a lot of them tell me that they found the dentist who treated them as… Continue reading How to Overcome Your Dentist Fear! Get Rid of That Dentophobia!

Aftercare of Porcelain Veneers

aftercare of porcelain veneers

Congratulations on your new smile with porcelain veneers! To keep them in good condition long-term, it is very important to maintain good oral hygiene and diet without harming the veneers. Veneers are fitted on the front of your teeth and therefore, the part of your teeth that is not covered by the veneer can still… Continue reading Aftercare of Porcelain Veneers

Oral Care Tips to Keep Your Child Safe

oral care tips to keep your child safe

Most children get their full set of primary teeth by the age of 2. Children are very prone to cavities as the diet tends to be high in sugar, and the teeth not as strong as adult teeth. Fortunately, however this is preventable with a focus on their oral health. Usually, the cause of caries… Continue reading Oral Care Tips to Keep Your Child Safe

Dental implant benefits to help you make the right decision

dental implant benefits to help you make the right decision

Dental implants are the closest prosthetic replacement we have for natural teeth. They have a similar appearance to screws and are placed in the upper or lower jawbone. This treatment option has been extensively researched and we are now at the cusp of having the best implant design and surface that ensures the highest success… Continue reading Dental implant benefits to help you make the right decision

What Does My Dentist Mean by a ‘Cavity’ and How Do I Get That Fixed?

what does my dentist mean by a cavity and how do i get that fixed

You may have seen a brown spot on your tooth, experienced extreme tooth sensitivity or have heard your dentist say that you have a cavity during your routine dental check-up – don’t despair! Cavities are quite common and are caused by bacteria in your mouth feeding on sugars and starch from what you eat or… Continue reading What Does My Dentist Mean by a ‘Cavity’ and How Do I Get That Fixed?

Should I Be Worried If I’m Grinding my Teeth?

should i be worried if im grinding my teeth

Tooth grinding is a condition that is increasingly being reported by the dental community, and more and more patients are seeking the advice of their dentist concerned about their teeth grinding. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching is also called ‘bruxism’ and is part of a bigger family of conditions known as parafunction. This is a… Continue reading Should I Be Worried If I’m Grinding my Teeth?

Do Braces Make the Roots of Your Teeth Shorter?

do braces make the roots of your teeth shorter

Roots shortening known as root resorption (RR) is a common “side effect” of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. It appears to more than 65% of all cases and its severity can vary from clinically insignificant to severe in 1% to 5% of the cases. When RR is severe can lead to tooth mobility and threaten… Continue reading Do Braces Make the Roots of Your Teeth Shorter?

Custom Made Whitening Tray and OTC Whitening Strips

custom made whitening tray and otc whitening strips

What is the difference between a custom made tray and OTC whitening strips? With each new televised Hollywood Smile Makeover episode or the appearance of a supermodel in a magazine advertising sizzling new lipsticks, the popularity of esthetic dentistry has been rising as people become more concerned about the appearance of their smile. So it… Continue reading Custom Made Whitening Tray and OTC Whitening Strips

Why Tooth Decay is a Problem for Kids

why tooth decay is a problem for kids

A Parent’s Guide to Causes and Effects of Tooth Decay in Kids As a parent, you always strive for the best for your children’s overall wellbeing, and dental health is no exception. Despite being on the ride of keeping your child healthy and strong, you might witness dental-related problems every now and then. Most children… Continue reading Why Tooth Decay is a Problem for Kids

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