2023

Understanding When You May Need a Tooth Removal
Oral health greatly contributes to your overall health and wellness, making it an important aspect of self-care. Despite diligent efforts to maintain healthy teeth, there may arise instances when tooth extraction becomes necessary for optimal dental care. While the idea might be daunting, sometimes it's the best option to prevent further complications and promote better oral health. Here are some situations when you might need a tooth removal. Severe Decay

Disspelling Myths About Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatments are among some of the most misunderstood dental procedures. They spark fear in those who require them, usually due to associated myths. Understanding more about what these myths are may help put your mind at ease. Myth: Root Canals Are Painful One of the most widespread myths about root canal treatments is that they are painful. In reality, root canals relieve rather than cause pain. Modern anaesthetic techniques make it easy for your dentist to numb the local area before they perform the procedure.

4 Reasons to Treat a Cavity with a Filling Instead of a Crown
Even people who take good care of their oral health may develop cavities, but the good news is that your dentist can restore the affected tooth to prevent any further decay. The most common treatment options are fillings and crowns. Fillings are made from materials that bond to your tooth to fill the cavity, whereas crowns are a kind of false tooth that is placed over a damaged tooth. Both options can restore a tooth that has suffered a cavity, and it will often be up to your dentist to choose which treatment is best.

Tools and Equipment Used During Cosmetic Dental Work
If you've ever wondered what tools a cosmetic dentist uses to perform treatments like veneers, bonding, crowns, and bridges, you're not alone. Cosmetic dentistry requires specialised equipment that helps dentists provide the best possible results for their patients. This blog post takes a closer look at some of the tools and equipment used during cosmetic dental work. Dental Drill The dental drill is one of the most commonly used and recognisable tools in dentistry.

4 Reasons To Consider Full Custom Dentures
Are you thinking about getting dentures? You're not alone. Millions of people who are missing all or some teeth find dentures to be the perfect solution for their needs. But if you're looking for a truly custom fit, full custom dentures may be the way to go. Below are some of the reasons you should consider full custom dentures for your next set of teeth. 1. They Fit Comfortably Full custom dentures are a great option if you're looking for something that fits like a glove.

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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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