Dentistry: The Best Options for Your Dead or Lost Teeth Replacement

Posted on 11 October 2017

It is miserable when one loses their teeth. It may have been accidental, or the healthy human teeth were shedding. Here are a few options for replacing the lost teeth. Partial Dentures If you happen to have lost front teeth, you know how embarrassing it is. By having removable partial dentures, you can fill the space and reinstate the beauty of your smile. Dentures are artificial teeth that are put in place of lost teeth. [Read More]

7 Signs You Should Talk With Your Dentist About Implants

Posted on 18 September 2017

A generation ago, no one was talking about implants, but now, they've become increasingly popular. To put it in simple terms, a dental implant is a crown that is placed on a small metal post. The post is actually implanted directly into your jaw bone, and your bone grows around it. Here are seven signs you may want to consider implants. 1. You Want a Permanent Replacement for a Missing Tooth [Read More]

How Composite Bonding Can Be Used to Protect Teeth After Gum Recession

Posted on 31 July 2017

Gums recede for many reasons. Trauma caused by over-brushing, bruxism, and gum picking all lead to gum recession. Age too has also been linked to receding gums, for instance, a study in the US found that 71% of people from age 50 to 59 displayed some gum recession. In contrast, just 38% of people aged 30-39 showed some degree of gum recession. When gums pull away from teeth not only does this result in the teeth appearing longer than normal, but it also deprives the teeth roots of the protective layer of gingival tissue. [Read More]

How to Stop a Broken Tooth from Cutting Your Mouth

Posted on 31 July 2017

A broken tooth can very quickly become an unintentional instrument of torture for your tongue if not dealt with post-haste. When teeth are intact, you may not realise it, but your tongue is forever in contact with them, especially when you speak. Unfortunately, this means that any sharp edges created when a tooth was broken will cut your tongue whenever you eat, swallow or speak. This makes for a very painful situation. [Read More]

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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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