2018

Why More Adults are Opting for Invisalign Treatment

21 December 2018
Categories: Dentist, Blog

Over the years, more adults are paying attention to the appearance of their teeth, especially if they did not receive orthodontic treatment when they were younger. However, a primary concern that these adults have is how conspicuous metallic braces are. As such, there are looking for alternative solutions that would restore crooked or misaligned teeth without their peers having to know that they are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Luckily, advances in technology in the dental industry not provide you with other alternatives when it comes to tooth straightening.
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Will a Whitening Mouthwash Whiten Your Teeth?

23 November 2018
Categories: Dentist, Blog

There are various ways to whiten your teeth. Some people use off-the-shelf products or home whitening kits, others have cosmetic treatments at their dentist. If your teeth are a bit yellow and stained, you may be tempted to buy a whitening mouthwash to see if that improves things. How do these mouthwashes work and can they whiten your teeth? What Are Whitening Mouthwashes? You use a whitening mouthwash like any other mouthwash.
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Preventing Dry Socket and Other Complications After a Tooth Extraction

12 September 2018
Categories: Dentist, Blog

Tooth extraction is a very common practice in general dentistry. It's performed to create more space in your mouth if your teeth are at risk of being deformed, to remove dead teeth, or to remove wisdom teeth that aren't growing as they're supposed to, among other things. Although a very straightforward and relatively harmless procedure, there is a risk of infection. It's very important that you behave in a manner that allows the wound in your mouth to heal properly after having a tooth extracted.
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Four Reasons Not to Use a Mouth Guard—and Why They’re Wrong

7 August 2018
Categories: Dentist, Blog

Mouth guards are an invaluable contribution to dental safety. A mouth guard is a flexible device that fits over the teeth to protect them from injury, particularly during sporting activity. But many people don't use them, taking the risk of breaking their teeth or jaw or of damaging the soft tissue. Here are some of the reasons people give for not wearing one. Nobody else does It may seem that very few sporting figures bother with this protective device; and if none of your teammates use them, why should you be the one to do something so uncool?
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The Pain of a Dental Abscess: Why Prompt Treatment Is Vital

17 July 2018
Categories: Dentist, Blog

In terms of potentially painful dental conditions, an abscessed tooth can rank rather high on the list. In terms of pain free dentistry, the relief can be immediate upon visiting your dentist. An abscessed tooth can be extremely painful only when left untreated in the misguided hope that the situation will rectify itself, which is simply not the case. Whether it's a periapical abscess (a bacterial infection forming in the base of the dental pulp), or a periodontal abscess (a bacterial infection forming in the gum next to the base of the dental pulp), the discomfort can be immense.
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