No we haven’t made a mistake, you’ve read that correctly. Finding problems early means we can spot them before things escalate, and just like any health concern, this always offers the chance of a good outcome. We’d rather treat a small crack with a filling than discover it later when it has decayed the […]
Category Archives: General Dentistry
By now, you’ll no doubt be aware of the importance of taking good care of your teeth and gums. But deciding which toothpaste, toothbrush or mouthwash you should use to do that can prove daunting, given the vast array of choices out there. Enter the ADA’S Seal of Approval, which makes this decision-making considerably easier. […]
Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be easily prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating properly, and regular dental check-ups are essential steps in preventing dental problems. These 3 common dental problems are easy to identify. But are they easy to treat and solve? Find out […]
If you are what you eat, that’s even more true for your teeth and gums. Drinking and eating starchy or sugary foods, means you’re not only feeding yourself, you’re also feeding the germs (bacteria) that can cause tooth decay and gum disease in your mouth. When we think of bad foods for our teeth, we instantly […]
Christmas is almost upon us again and for most of us, ’tis the season for a little more indulgence! Chocolate, cake, chips, Christmas pudding, custard, endless bowls of sweets – you name it, we munch it. Drinks are flowing, nibbles are being passed around, and our nearest and dearest from far and wide are coming […]
You’ve probably heard a few myths about root canal therapy. As a commonly misunderstood treatment, root canal treatments have a reputation of being one of the most painful endodontic procedures. However, many myths about root canals are simply not true. Below, we’re setting the record straight on three misconceptions surrounding this procedure and the latest […]