3 Restorative Dentistry Options that Will Give You Beautiful Summer Smiles Summer is rapidly approaching, bringing with it not only the warm weather but traveling tourist taking thousands of photos on their family vacations. This summer make sure your family gives the biggest and brightest smiles for the photo album, creating memories you want to […]
Keep Your Smile Intact – Schedule a Routine Dental Checkup Today
Proper dental hygiene goes well beyond brushing your teeth twice a day and avoiding soft drinks. Regular visits with a dentist help to ensure that cavities are treated before they become a problem and any instances of gum disease are halted before tooth loss occurs. At Hamptons Dental, strongly encourage you to make recommended visits […]
Is Fluoride Bad for You?
Calgary discontinued the use of fluoride in its drinking water in 2011 and as a result has seen an increase in tooth decay. Flouride is one of the most controversial topics recently, in addition to quick teeth whitening. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral. There are several types of fluoride that occur naturally […]
Flossing is STILL beneficial
Several articles were published recently telling people that they no longer needed to floss. Many dentists, including us, disagree with this. Some of the recent commotion points to the U.S. Government’s release of a revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which has previously contained a recommendation for flossing. The recommendation was removed in the 2015 version. […]
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath? We’ve all been there. Scientifically, it’s actually known as halitosis. But what causes it, and how can it be treated? Studies show that 80% of bad breath arises from an oral source, and it’s likely that your bad breath does, as well. Still, oral sources aren’t the only culprits. A comprehensive understanding of […]