Is It Possible to Prevent a Child Needing Braces?

Posted on 26 April 2018

Orthodontic problems are very common in children, causing many young people to rely on braces to straighten their teeth during their teenage years. However, a number of dentists believe that there are things parents can do to promote normal orthodontic development in kids. Here are a few top tips that could help to decrease or eliminate your child's need for braces. 1. Breastfeed Your Baby According to some dentists, breastfeeding can help an infant's mouth to develop normally. [Read More]

What you eat can affect the health of your teeth

Posted on 12 April 2018

When it comes to proper dental care, most people immediately think of regularly brushing their teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. These are indeed important towards your oral health, but you need to take extra steps to ensure that your teeth are strong and free of infections. Dietary choices play a key role in overall oral health, and specific foods have been shown to boost the strength of the teeth, gums and jaws. [Read More]

Teeth Whitening With Dental Implants and Crowns: What You Need to Consider

Posted on 15 March 2018

Modern dentistry can be so remarkable that it's almost possible to forget that you've had work done. Whether you've had a dental implant or crown, in many instances only you and your dentist will know that something has been added to your smile. A key time when you might be reminded of this fact is when you want to whiten your teeth. Most teeth whitening options, whether it's a professional service or an over-the-counter product, get to work on your dental enamel. [Read More]

The Top Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure Today

Posted on 22 February 2018

For anyone who wants to look their best, cosmetic dentistry is rapidly becoming as important as a trip to the hairdresser or beautician, thanks to the gleaming white smiles of A-list celebrities. Cosmetic dentists deal with any dental procedure that's designed to improve the aesthetics of your teeth and mouth, and the list of tricks in their tool kits are staggering. A cosmetic dentist can make your teeth straighter, improve your bite and remove gaps between your teeth, do away with cracks and chips in damaged teeth and even apply new, tooth-like resin to worn tooth surfaces, all of which makes them quite popular in celebrity circles. [Read More]

About Me

Oral Health and Genetic Risk Factors

Hi! My name is Molly, and in spite of being diligent about brushing and flossing, I suffer from a lot of oral health issues including cavities and gum disease. I have realized over the years how big of a role genetics plays in oral health, and I find it to be such an exciting topic that I have created a blog about it. In this blog, I am going to include info about genetics and dentistry, but I am also going to include posts about what to do if you "inherited" challenging teeth from your family. For example, sealants have helped me to avoid cavities. I hope you find this blog useful, and that you keep returning to read its posts! --Molly

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