Teeth whitening is employed for tooth surface stain removal and discolouration. For teeth whitening, there are various options and products which can be used at home or at a dentist’s office. But [...]
You have heard your dentist’s warnings about cavities from a young age. Avoiding sugar and brushing your teeth are general good prevention tips. Do you know exactly what a cavity is? Cavities are [...]
Maybe your teeth have yellowed over time due to age. Or your daily coffee intake has stained your teeth. There are countless reasons for wanting to whiten your teeth. Tooth colour can vary from [...]
It is a common habit for babies and toddlers to suck on their thumb or “thumb suck”. How does this behaviour affect their teeth as they get older? Thumb sucking or finger sucking is acceptable [...]
Bonding is primarily a cosmetic dentistry procedure. It is when a composite resin (plastic) is applied to a tooth that may be decayed, chipped, fractured or discoloured. It can also help make [...]
Do you have a good oral care routine? If you are brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing, you are on the right track! However, you can take it to the next level by adding in mouthwash. [...]
Are you a first-time parent and are unsure what age your child(ren) should see the dentist? What parents don’t realize is that oral health care starts as soon as your baby is born. After breast [...]
As we age, our dental health and care becomes increasingly important. With your permanent teeth in place, you want them to be strong, clean and last as long as possible. A few conditions to be [...]
Did you know that a crack in your tooth can be so small that even an x-ray can miss it? Although small, you can most certainly feel it! This may be a case of Cracked Tooth Syndrome. This happens [...]
The purpose of saliva in our mouths is to maintain a moist environment. The flow of saliva increases when we eat, which helps us to chew and swallow our food. Saliva also has a good benefit to [...]