Choosing material for your partial dental plate

Posted on 29 December 2015

If you have lost a tooth, or a couple of teeth, then you have probably looked into the option of getting a partial dental plate. It's a reliable option that is cheaper than other solutions, like dental implants. However, partial dental plates can vary quite a lot in functionality depending on what material they are made of. If you are looking to get a partial dental plate, you should know a little bit about the different materials available to be able to choose which type would suit you best. [Read More]

How Are Cavities Treated?

Posted on 8 December 2015

Tooth decay causes cavities. If you have pain in your teeth, and your doctor diagnoses it as a cavity, then you'll need to get treatment. Read on to understand what causes cavities and how they are treated. What Causes Cavities? Tooth decay occurs when foods rich in carbohydrates such as cereal, bread, soda, milk, cake, fruit or candy, remain on your teeth. Food debris comes into contact with mouth bacteria that convert it into acid. [Read More]

Getting Familiar with Air Abrasion

Posted on 20 November 2015

For most people, the anxiety that is associated with trips to the dentist stems from the different tools that they use to proffer treatment. One of the most notorious of these is the dentist's drill. Undoubtedly, what most people would prefer is that tooth material could be extracted without the accompaniment of pain, pressure and noise. The good news is that more and more dental clinics are offering air abrasion technology to their patients! [Read More]

3 Surprising Reasons to Get Your Teeth Straightened

Posted on 29 October 2015

Getting your teeth straightened is usually done for cosmetic reasons; straight teeth can make you look better overall and crooked teeth can be somewhat unattractive. While appearance itself is reason enough to have your teeth straightened, there are actually other surprising reasons to consider visiting an orthodontist when you have misaligned teeth. Note a few of those surprising reasons here. 1. Health of teeth Your oral health is very important for your teeth and gums, and also for your overall health. [Read More]

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Wisdom Teeth: Removal, Maintenance and Cavity Prevention

Wisdom teeth are the largest molars in the very back of your mouth. While many people get their wisdom teeth removed, others keep them and the right decisions varies for everyone. In this blog, I want to present as much "wisdom" as possible on wisdom teeth. If you are trying to decided whether or not to keep yours, this information can help you decide. If you still have your wisdom teeth, this blog will show you how to take care of them, and it will look into the risk factors of cavities on wisdom teeth. I have unique perspective on this issue. I had a couple of wisdom teeth removed so I know what that feels like, but I still have the other two so I know that caring for them can be challenging as well.

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