Wellbeing
Which Foods Stain Teeth?
Which foods stain teeth? Some food stains your teeth more than others. If you have just had your teeth whitened and want to preserve that beautiful white smile, then you may want to know what foods are the main culprits for staining your teeth. Tomato based pasta sauces Since the tomatoes in sauces such as bolognese…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About Teething?
What do I need to Know about Teething? Teething is the term used for when a child’s first new teeth break through the gums. Children don’t necessarily experience difficulties when teething although some do experience irritability, discomfort and increased drooling. There are some home remedies that can help during this time such as giving the child…
Read MoreHow Do Soft Drinks Harm My Teeth?
How do soft drinks harm my teeth? Let’s be clear from a dentist’s perspective, soft drink is not good for the health of your teeth. Soft drinks are very high in sugar content, up to 10 teaspoons in a single can, and they’re also very acidic drinks. This acidity of the drink, including diet soft drinks, eats…
Read MoreWhat Are Third Molars?
What are third molars? Third molars, are the back teeth that come through late in your teens and also known as wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth do often become impacted (grow into position incorrectly) due to a lack of space in the dental arch. Other reasons wisdom teeth become impacted are because of overlying gum or bone…
Read MoreWhat Foods Are Good For My Teeth?
What foods are good for my teeth? One of the best types of food to eat for the health of your teeth is cheese, and in particular, Cheddar, Mozzarella or Swiss. Cheese stimulates saliva production, which protects the teeth from acids. Cheese disrupts the process that leads to the creation of cavities. Cheese also raises the PH…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If I Break A Tooth?
What do I do if I break a tooth? A broken tooth can seem catastrophic if it happens to you, but there are steps you can take that might enable a dentist to fix the fracture or even rectify the loss. If you do break one of your teeth due to an accident, then to increase…
Read MoreAt What Age is a Person Too Old to Have Their Teeth Straightened?
When is a person too old to have Orthodontics? For getting your teeth straightened with orthodontics, or newer teeth straightening systems like Invisalign, age is not the main factor. What is most important is how healthy your teeth, gums and the supporting bone is in your mouth. In some cases, even where a person has had…
Read MoreCould My Osteoporosis Medication Interfere With Dental Treatments?
Could my Osteoporosis medication interfere with dental treatments? Some Osteoporosis medications containing anti-resorptive agents, such as bisphosphonate, which are used for patients in the prevention of bone fractures, have been reportedly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a non-healing condition which can lead to severe loss and damage to the jaw bone. Please note that…
Read MoreCan My Filling Be Repaired?
Can my filling be repaired? It is possible for some fillings to be repaired when they fracture. Even when the tooth around a filling fractures there are some situations where it can be repaired. For your filling to be repaired there must be no tooth decay present. Fillings are a way for teeth that have been…
Read MoreHow Many Dentist Appointments Do I Need For Dental Implants?
How many visits to the Dentist do I need for Dental Implants? In the best case scenario, when you have good oral hygiene and your case is simple, it can take as few as two visits to your dentist to perform the treatment and place your dental implants. This is however, only an estimated number of visits…
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