When you are on the verge of losing a tooth to dental decay or trauma, a dental crown is a good investment. Not only can dental crowns save badly damaged teeth, but they can also give you back your ability to chew and smile comfortably. However, just as with any dental restoration, you will need to adjust your oral hygiene practices to suit your dental crown. If you have found blood around the base of your dental crown after eating or while brushing your teeth, don't panic.
2 December 2019
Although you have several options available to you when seeking tooth replacement, dentures remain one of the most popular options for individuals for a couple of reasons. Firstly, dentures have evolved to become more comfortable over the years, so they are a functional option if you have lost multiple teeth. Secondly, dentures are the most affordable option in the market and this makes them an ideal solution for individuals with a tight budget.
9 November 2019
Whether you have traditional metal braces or a transparent retainer system such as ClearCorrect or Invisalign braces, the basic principle is the same. Your orthodontic device applies light, strategic pressure to your teeth, which is periodically adjusted (tightened) throughout your treatment, slowly readjusting your teeth until the predetermined ideal position has been reached. The thought of your teeth being forced into a new position might not sound all that agreeable, but remember that this is how an orthodontic treatment works, and that the process is a slow and steady one.
8 October 2019
Have small gaps begun to appear between your teeth? Then you should take special care to ensure you clean those areas thoroughly. Small gaps, especially those between crooked teeth, become food traps. Since these areas are hard to see and reach with a toothbrush, there is a risk that tooth decay could develop between your teeth. But, first, why does it happen? Why do spaces form between teeth that were once close together?
12 June 2019
From a young age, your parents teach you that you should brush your teeth twice a day. Doing so ensures that plaque and food debris cannot build up on your teeth and lead to tooth decay. However, one thing that many people aren't aware of is that brushing your teeth too aggressively will eventually do more damage than good. Do you suspect that you have been brushing your teeth with too much force?
12 June 2019
The start of each school year brings with it a long list of needs for your child. Stationery supplies, schoolbag, lunchbox, water bottle and uniform are all items that parents seek to replace. But when was the last time you took a closer look at your child's sports mouthguard at the beginning of the school year? As school sports and other outdoor activities become popular again, now is the perfect time to inspect your child's mouthguard, and here are three reasons why.
29 January 2019
If you get a lot of acid indigestion, then you may take antacids regularly. These medicines can keep your indigestion at bay and, as an added bonus, they help keep acid out of your mouth and away from your teeth where it can cause erosion damage. However, when you mention to your dentist that you take a lot of antacids, they may not be that happy. They may ask you to modify your antacid intake.
2 January 2019
