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What Happens During Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is exactly what it sounds like. During your dental procedure you are in some way sedated to make the whole experience less traumatic. Even though sedation is intended to minimise the anxiety of getting a check-up or procedure done, the whole idea of...
What You Should Do in a Dental Emergency
Going out to a nice dinner should be a pleasant experience, but what if you bite into something hard and then feel a tooth crumble? You could also fall on your face and have teeth knocked loose or worse, have them knocked out completely. These situations can leave you...
How Teeth Whitening Works
Many people worry that their smile isn’t quite white enough. Years of drinking teeth-staining coffees and teas are impossible to reverse with brushing alone. The only solution is to begin a tooth-whitening program. There are several ways to whiten your teeth. You can...
8 Ways to Prevent Cavities
Very few people look forward to going to the dentist, usually due to a fear of dentists or because they have to get more than a cleaning done. Some procedures aren’t always the most pleasant. Doing what you can to avoid having this type of work performed is a wise...
Cavities 101 – Everything to Know
Cavities are the bane of childhood existence. Existence in general if we are being realistic. But cavities don’t have to be unavoidable. There are easy ways to never have a cavity. The first step is prevention and caution. Cavities work in tricky ways, so it’s best to...
Are Invisalign Braces Worth the Cost?
Braces are extremely common these days. Nearly every child has braces at some point in their life. Adults are also getting braces at a rapid rate. They are not only aesthetic enhancers for people insecure about their natural teeth, but the straightening also makes it...
Top 3 Misconceptions About Root Canals
Many people have been told horror stories of root canal procedures. They are fearful of getting this necessary treatment, and the result is that too many people don’t get the dental care they need. Instead, they continue to suffer pain caused by an infected tooth....
How Important is Preventative Pediatric Dentistry?
Every parent wants their kids to grow up with healthy, cavity-free teeth. To ensure that your children are able to do so, you have to encourage good dental care habits at an early age. By getting your kids get adjusted to the dentist, they won’t as afraid of the...
7 Reasons Why Every Family Should Have an Emergency Dentist
If you or someone in your family is experiencing a constant, dull pain in your jaw, teeth, or gums, then you need to see your dentist. You may feel like it’s an issue that isn’t a big deal and that it will go away on its own. However, something so small can be an...
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Picking a Dentist
As much as you might wish deciding on a dentist is as easy as going to the nearest practice, the process of finding the right one is a lot more complicated. You have to make sure that you and your doctor get on well. You also have to ensure they don’t make your child...
Do Invisalign Braces Work?
One of the things that most teenagers dread is having to wear metal braces on their teeth. They can be uncomfortable at times, they can be difficult to clean, and the brackets can sometimes break away from the teeth. This is all on top of having to handle the teasing...
What Foods Should Children Avoid to Prevent Cavities?
People have to eat food in order to stay alive – but some foods can have a negative effect on the body. Particularly as teeth are involved in the eating process, it is important to pay attention to the state of them. It is agreed upon by dentists that every person’s...
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