4 Reasons to Consult Your Dentist Before Whitening Your Teeth

Posted on 21 November 2022

For many teeth whitening procedures, you'll need to visit your dentist before getting started, but this isn't always the case. Over-the-counter options are also available. Alternatively, you may have already had custom whitening trays made and still have plenty of whitening gel left over from the last time you brightened up your smile. However, it's important to visit your dentist before you start a round of teeth whitening, even if you have everything you need to get going. [Read More]

Be Kind, Don't Grind: How Your Dentist Can Correct Your Teeth Grinding Problem

Posted on 3 October 2022

Grinding your teeth together while you sleep (or bruxism, to use its proper name) is more serious than it might seem. Anyone affected by the condition will quickly come to realise this. Not only does the excessive friction damage your teeth, but the forces at work will cause considerable strain on the tendons and muscles of your jaw. You'll wake up each morning with sore (and possibly damaged) teeth and a strained jaw. [Read More]

Why Parents Need To Be More Vigilant When It Comes To Their Children's Teeth

Posted on 5 August 2022

The dentist is one of the most important healthcare professionals when it comes to your day-to-day life. After all, you use your teeth every single day of your life and ensuring they are kept in good shape and not painful is a task that lasts a lifetime. However, children are even more susceptible to the problems that they face with regard to their teeth, which is why it is important to be vigilant as an adult caring for kids. [Read More]

How To Speed Up Your Invisalign Treatment Progress

Posted on 9 June 2022

No matter what orthodontic appliance patients choose to straighten their teeth with, most patients prefer to get their treatment over and done quickly. With Invisalign, you can speed up your treatment progress somewhat. And you can avoid the delays in your treatment that sometimes occur due to bad habits. To ensure your Invisalign treatment proceeds as quickly as possible, remember the following tips: Get digital impressions of your teeth Before your Invisalign treatment begins, your orthodontist will need to take an impression of your teeth. [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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