Wellbeing
How Come I Need to See a Dentist Regularly?
Why Do I Need to See a Dentist Regularly? Imagine for a moment what life might be like if you didn’t have any teeth at all or just a few teeth. The first thing you’d miss is being able to laugh without worrying about showing your teeth, next you’d discover that you have a weird…
Read MoreAre My Teeth Alive?
Are teeth alive? Yes, teeth are alive! It may seem hard to believe but it is true. When you were born, you had no teeth. That’s because they hadn’t been formed yet. Your teeth needed time to be born and grow within your jaw bone. First you had baby teeth. These came out and were…
Read MoreWhy Do Teeth Become Sensitive?
What causes tooth sensitivity? There are quite a few different reasons why your teeth become sensitive. For an accurate diagnosis, it helps to consult a dentist to find out why it’s happening to you. Sensitive teeth may be caused by these dental issues – Hard toothbrushing: Wearing down the enamel of your teeth from aggressive brushing…
Read MoreWhy Does a Dentist Wear a Mask?
Why does my Dentist wear a mask? The simple answer to this is Infection Control. Your dentist and their staff come into some pretty infectious particles when they’re working in a patient’s mouth. From simple cold or flu viruses, to blood-borne diseases and general infectious tissues which may become airborne from drilling or cleaning teeth.…
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 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…
Read MoreWhat is a Root Canal?
What step to follow so that you never find out what is a root canal? The term root canal describes the process of cleaning the canals that comprise the tooth’s root. A root canal treatment is a procedure that enables the patient to keep a tooth that otherwise would have to be taken out. This…
Read MoreWhat To Do For a Toothache?
What to do for a toothache? Some short term solutions. If there is a significant change in the health of your teeth and mouth then you should contact your dentist immediately. The clearest sign that all is not well is a toothache. Until you can get the appointment, here are some short-term solutions for what to…
Read MoreWhat Causes Toothache?
A Summary of What Causes Toothaches Even if you are very conscientious about your oral care you will probably at some point in your life suffer from a toothache. The most likely causes of toothache is a tooth cavity but there are other culprits. Receding gums or a thinning of the tooth enamel causes tooth…
Read MoreWhat Are My Options on How To Fix Bad Breath?
What are my options on how to fix bad breath? No one wants to be ‘that person’ with bad breath. There’s nothing worse than having someone back away from you while you’re talking. Ways to fix bad breath or avoid it include: Brushing regularly: Brushing your teeth twice a day removes the film of bacteria from your…
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