Dental
Can Anyone Get Veneers?
Can Anyone Get Veneers? If you’re not satisfied with your smile and want to make a change, dental veneers could be a convenient cosmetic option. These thin coverings of natural-looking porcelain or resin are custom made by dentists to replace the visible surfaces of teeth and improve their appearance. Dental veneers can address many aesthetic…
Read MoreWhy Does My Jaw Hurt? Understanding TMJ Pain and Treatment
Why Does My Jaw Hurt? Understanding TMJ Pain and Treatment Jaw pain can have many possible causes, from physical injuries to orthodontic issues and infections. If you also have a headache, other pains in nearby areas, or struggle to open or close your jaws, this could indicate a problem with the jaw joints, also known…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Kids’ Teeth This Easter
After Christmas, Easter is another time of year when many kids are allowed to overindulge in sweet treats. While it’s never a good idea to go overboard on sugar, chocolate eggs and other Easter favourites don’t have to be avoided altogether, as long as kids are taught to be responsible about their oral health and…
Read MoreCan a Damaged Tooth Heal By Itself?
Bones and other structures in the body can heal themselves naturally over time with proper therapeutic care, but what about teeth? While some lost enamel may be rebuilt with a good diet and good oral hygiene practices, a decayed, chipped or fractured tooth isn’t able to heal itself naturally and needs professional care. If you…
Read MoreWhy Are Dental Check-ups Important?
Oral health problems like tooth decay and gum disease can develop rapidly, and they don’t always have obvious signs, so it’s important to keep up with your regular dental visits. Seeing a dentist once or twice a year improves the chance that problems can be spotted and treated early. Regular oral hygiene treatments are also…
Read MoreWhen Do Kids’ Teeth Erupt and Fall Out?
Teething and losing teeth are normal parts of every childhood. Most children have 20 primary (baby) teeth by the age of 3 and start to lose their teeth by the age of 6 or 7. These are replaced by the permanent (adult) teeth, which usually finish erupting around the age of 13, followed by the…
Read MoreWhy Replacing Lost Teeth Is Important for Your Jaw Health
Losing a tooth to dental disease or injury can affect your appearance and could affect your ability to eat and speak, but there can also be other long-term impacts beyond your mouth. The sooner a tooth is replaced after being lost, the lower the risk of problems developing. If you’re missing one or more teeth…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About Receding Gums?
Have your gums started to pull back from your teeth? Gum recession happens when the gum tissue wears down, exposing more of the teeth and their sensitive roots. This can increase your risk of oral health problems, including sensitivity and sometimes even tooth loss. Despite what many people think, receding gums are not a natural…
Read MoreDental Health Week 2023
Problems like gum disease don’t only affect the mouth. Oral health is part of overall health, and taking good care of your teeth and gums can help to lower your health risks in other areas. The connections between diseases of the mouth and diseases of the body is the theme of this year’s Dental Health…
Read MoreBusting Dental Myths
Busting Dental Myths Let’s put an end to all those wives tales you’re hearing about what’s best for your teeth. Myths are very much part of everyday life. People are quick to believe fallacies without question. But when myths intertwine with health areas, the outcome is potentially dangerous and only does more harm than good…
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