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What Is Laser Treatment For Teeth?
What is laser treatment for teeth? Laser treatment for teeth can be used to reshape gum tissue and bone, treat tooth decay, whiten teeth and remove bacteria. Lasers may be less painful than drills and reduce anxiety in people with aversions to traditional drills. Lasers also minimise swelling and don’t cause as much bleeding during soft…
Read MoreCan Cold Sores Harm My Teeth?
Can cold sores harm my teeth? There is no medical evidence that points to cold sores harming your teeth or causing other dental problems. There are some anecdotal stories of patients who have had “cold sores” inside their mouths. In these cases, the mouth sores have been diagnosed as canker sores (for more information on…
Read MoreWhat are Porcelain Crowns?
What are porcelain crowns? Porcelain crowns are made from dental porcelain that is shaped to replicate the appearance of a natural tooth. Porcelain crowns are strong and resilient; although they do age just likely your regular teeth and can need repairs or replacement if they become too damaged with time. The porcelain crown often replaces a…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Get Dental Amalgam Fillings?
Is it safe to get dental amalgam fillings? Although the binding material used for amalgam fillings is mercury, getting a traditional metal filling poses no identifiable threat to health. Amalgams have been used in dentistry for over a century; so any problems with the mercury in fillings would have surfaced long ago. While this is…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know About Oral Health and Pregnancy?
What do I need to know about oral health in pregnancy? It is important for expectant mothers to maintain their great dental routine for good oral hygiene in pregnancy, as research has shown that the bad oral health of a pregnant mother may affect the health of their baby adversely. In one study it was found…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About My Receding Gums?
What are receding gums? Receding gums are also know as shrinking gums or loss of gum. The two main causes of receding gums are aggressive brushing of the teeth and gum disease. The biggest problems with receding gums, is that as the gums shrink they exposure the root of the teeth and this in turn leads…
Read MoreWhich Drinks Stain Your Teeth the Most?
Which Drinks Stain Your Teeth the Most? When it comes to staining your teeth, most people think the main culprits are things like tobacco, medications and food. However, drinks can stain your teeth just as badly. In fact, short of water and milk, most beverages will stain your teeth. On the list of highly staining…
Read MoreIs Teeth Grinding Bad?
How to tell if you are damaging yourself with teeth grinding? Teeth grinding is also called bruxism. If you experience of these complaints, you might be grinding your teeth- a rhythmic contraction of the jaw muscles, make a grinding sound at night, have tight or painful jaw muscles, you temporomandibular joint clicks, you suffer from…
Read MoreWhat Are Mouth Sores?
What are mouth sores? Mouth sores are wounds or areas of soreness in your mouth. Sores in the mouth can be caused by viral, fungal or bacterial infections, an ill-fitting denture, loose orthodontic wire or a sharp edge from a filling or broken tooth. Here are some common mouth sores and other infections to look…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About Fluoride?
What do I need to know about Fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in all sources of water, including the ocean. Extensive international research has discovered that fluoride repairs the teeth during the early stages of tooth decay so that the decay is unable to either form or progress. Fluoride…
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