Silver diamine for your patients’ golden years Posted On August 23, 2018 | Dentist, Health, smile, veneers Caring for the teeth of your older patients requires an awareness of the issues and conditions that can affect the oral health of this older population. Dental conditions associated with aging include dry mouth (xerostomia), root and coronal caries, and periodontitis. Additionally, patients may show increased sensitivity to drugs used Read More
How Receding Gums Can Totally Ruin Your Teeth Posted On June 26, 2018 | Dentist, Health, smile, veneers Brushing too hard may do you more harm than good. When it comes to your smile, keeping your teeth free of cavities and sparkly white are often top priorities. But while your chompers may look healthy, your dental health actually starts with an often overlooked part of your mouth: your Read More
Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study Posted On March 5, 2018 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, smile, veneers Sipping acidic drinks such as fruit teas and flavoured water can wear away teeth and damage the enamel, an investigation by scientists has shown. The King's College London team found that drinking them between meals and savouring them for too long increased the risk of tooth erosion from acid. The Read More
Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated Posted On September 14, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Pediatric Clinic, smile, veneers Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged 6 to 11 years and 58% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, according to the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Yet sealants can stop decay in its tracks, reducing its risks Read More
Are Cosmetic Veneers Right For You? Posted On June 1, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, smile, veneers Most would love to have the perfect smile. Few people actually get that sort of thing naturally, so a great deal of people look at cosmetic dentistry to improve their teeth. One wonderful way of doing this is to get cosmetic veneers. Porcelain veneers make for an incredible smile and Read More