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Smile with Confidence: A Guide to Cosmetic Dental Procedures

When we smile, it shows that we are confident and happy. Unfortunately, not everyone is confident about their teeth. There are various reasons why people may feel insecure about their pearly whites, such as yellowing, crookedness, or even missing teeth. Fortunately, cosmetic dental procedures can help improve your confidence and give you that perfect smile you’ve always dreamt of. In this guide, we will go through all the different cosmetic dental procedures that can help you obtain your perfect smile.…

The Benefits of Custom Fitted Mouthguards by a Dentist

Are you an athlete, a frequent gym-goer or do you often engage in physical activities? Have you been using store-bought mouthguards for protection? Did you know that these mouthguards may not provide adequate protection for your teeth? A better alternative is custom-fitted mouthguards, made by a dentist specifically for your teeth. This blog post delves into the advantages of custom-fitted mouthguards and highlights the reasons to consider investing in them.…

5 Reasons to See an Emergency Dentist When Your Bridge Breaks

Dental bridges are made to last, but they may sometimes break due to issues such as poor oral hygiene and blunt trauma. This may not cause you any pain at first, so it can be tempting to put off seeing your dentist. However, a broken bridge should be considered a serious problem, so it’s worth seeing either your usual dentist or an emergency dentist as soon as possible. Here are just five reasons why.…

Is It Gingivitis or Periodontitis? A Guide to Understanding Your Gum Health

Your oral health is an essential aspect of your overall well-being. Your gums play a vital role in maintaining the health of your teeth, supporting them and holding them in place. However, gum problems, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, can put your teeth and general health at risk. While the terms gingivitis and periodontitis are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between the two. What do you need to know about these differences?…

3 Dental Treatments Your Child May Be Offered

When you are preparing your child to visit the dentist, it’s a good idea to let them know what to expect. This can help settle any anxiety they may have and demystify their appointment. A child who’s at ease before their dental appointment will be easier to examine and work with, which means your dentist will be able to be thorough in their examination of your child’s teeth, and this reduces the risk of any developing problems being missed.…

A Guide On Emergency Dental Treatment

Any tooth-related situation that warrants immediate treatment is a dental emergency. Prompt treatment of dental problems can help save a tooth and prevent the issue from escalating. Hence, never ignore dental issues, especially when you suspect they are a huge problem. This piece explains some common issues that constitute dental emergencies.  Excessive pain Pain is often a sign of serious underlying issues. For example, you may experience excessive pain after removing items stuck between your teeth.…

5 Common Warning Signs of Denture Stomatitis

If you’ve lost one or more of your teeth, dentures can provide an ideal replacement. However, you still need to pay attention to your oral health even after being fitted for dentures. If you don’t regularly brush and disinfect your dentures, certain oral health issues can develop. One of the most common is denture stomatitis. Denture stomatitis is a type of local infection that develops due to a high concentration of candida microbes around the base of the dentures.…

2 Benefits Of Using Partial Dentures To Fill The Gaps In Your Teeth

When you have several missing teeth, the gaps that they leave behind may make you feel self-conscious. You may also find that you have difficulty biting into and chewing some foods. Because of this, you may have considered getting dentures. Since the teeth that are still present are healthy, however, you may be thinking about being fitted for partial dentures. While these partials do help fill the gaps that are causing issues with eating and your possible self-esteem issues from having an imperfect smile, they can do more than that.…

A Guide on General Dentistry

The general dentistry concept often seems confusing to most people. They often cannot tell what treatments their general dentist offers. Below is an article discussing the treatments provided by general dentists and the considerations to make when choosing a general dentist.  What Services do General Dentists Offer?  General dentists are your best bet when you need routine dental examinations. During the assessment, the dentist checks your teeth for tooth decay, enamel erosion, sensitivity, cracks and root infection.…

Here's Why Your Tooth Might Darken After a Root Canal (and What to Do About It)

Even though a root canal treatment is incredibly routine, this isn’t to suggest that it’s unimportant or optional. In fact, if this treatment is avoided or significantly delayed, your options may be significantly reduced, with tooth extraction being the only way forward. Although the removal of the tooth’s infected nerve (also called the pulp) will restore the functionality of your tooth, its physical appearance may change. It’s not a certainty for everyone who undergoes a root canal, but why do some people notice that their treated tooth has changed colour?…