Need to Know: Dental Health Affects Your Heart Health

Dental health is connected to general health. Poor dental health and gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease due to bacteria that circulates in the bloodstream, causing inflammation. Key takeaways: – Gum disease can be prevented or reversed by good oral hygiene and regular examination by your dentist. – Smoking encourages bad bacteria […]

Getting Cosmetic Dentistry Before Your Wedding Day

Are you thinking about getting cosmetic dentistry before your wedding? What are some of the cosmetic dentistry options available? Well, here are some of the dental treatments you can get before walking down the aisle. Key takeaway: Teeth whitening is one of the most efficient ways of brightening your smile before the big day. Dental […]

Here’s What You Should Know About Bruxism

If you frequently clench or grind your teeth, you most likely have a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism or teeth grinding is a serious condition that shouldn’t be left untreated, so here are basics you should know about it.  Key takeaway: Bruxism is often caused by genetics, stress, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and health conditions […]

Gapped Teeth? These Are Your Treatment Options

Gapped teeth can happen naturally or as a result of losing one or more teeth. Although this isn’t harmful to oral health, many people who have gapped teeth turn to cosmetic dentistry to address the problem. Nowadays, there are four treatments that you can choose from. Partial veneers are a natural-looking solution to gapped teeth. […]

How Over-The-Counter Medication Can Affect Your Teeth

Common over-the-counter medications can have an adverse impact on the teeth. By checking with your dentist and drinking plenty of water you can help reduce the risk of dental problems from medications. Key takeaways: Decongestants can result in dry mouth, reducing the levels of saliva required to help protect teeth. Allergy medications may also lead […]

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Do Not Put Up With Ill-fitting Dentures

If your full or partial dentures are causing problems, it’s important to talk with your dentist to avoid potential oral issues. Key takeaways: Ill-fitting dentures can result in jaw bone loss as they will not support the bone properly. Loose dentures can make chewing foods difficult and prevent you from receiving the nutrients you need. […]

Chipped Teeth? Try Dental Bonding

Have you recently chipped one or more teeth? If so, a composite resin known as dental bonding can be an excellent solution. Not only is the procedure itself painless, but the bonds can last for years at a time if cared for properly. Let us look at three additional benefits: Bonding can stop chips from […]

The Link Between Hydration and a Healthy Smile

We already know that regular trips to the dentist — and brushing our teeth — are the best ways to prevent issues such as cavities and gum disease. However, were you aware that drinking plenty of water is also recommended? Here are three oral health benefits associated with water: Water helps to eliminate food particles […]

Wisdom Tooth Problems

Situated at the back of the jawbone, wisdom teeth are the last permanent molars to appear and can often be problematic for patient and dentist.  Because humans no longer need to chew on really hard foods, these molars are essentially redundant. Also, the human mouth is now smaller than in ancient times which can lead […]