If you’re missing one or more teeth, you are probably aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. All of your teeth work together to help you chew, speak and smile. When teeth are missing, it is difficult to do these things. A missing tooth whether it is a front tooth or a […]
Is Snoring Affecting your Sleep?
Snoring may seem like a simple annoyance, especially if your sleeping partner’s snoring is preventing you from sleeping. However, snoring can be a sign of a more serious health condition, sleep apnea. Snoring occurs when the muscles of the throat relax and the tongue falls backward into the throat while you sleep. As these muscles […]
Dentist Talks About Teeth Whitening
The quality of a great smile has significant impact on the lives of most people. Studies show that beautiful, bright, white smiles make people look more attractive, younger and lead to greater self-confidence. Achieving a bright, white smile can be quick and easy with teeth whitening. Whitening processes will make teeth appear whiter in color. […]
How Dentures Keep You Chewing, Speaking And Most Importantly, Smiling
Since feeling good and looking good are important to us all, it is important to maintain a healthy and attractive smile. When you are missing teeth, you become aware of the importance they play in chewing, speaking and smiling. If you have lost your natural teeth, then dentures can replace your missing teeth and your […]
Gum Disease Can Kill More Than Your Smile
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support your teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque which is made up ofthe food that you eat and the bacteria that resides in your mouth. This sticky plaque forms on the teeth. If the bacterial plaque is not removed by […]
Childhood Dental Emergencies – 5 First Aid Tips
Dental emergencies can happen at anytime, but occurrences seem to increase during school vacations and holidays when kids are busy riding bikes, playing sports or jumping on trampolines. During an emergency it is important to stay calm and reassure your child that they will be okay. The next time a dental emergency occurs in your […]
New Year’s Resolution
If you haven’t already made a New Year’s resolution, why not make one that you and your family can smile about? This year decide to improve your family’s dental health. New Year’s resolutions can be as easy or as hard as you make them. Setting a goal of good dental health is easy and it […]