Closing Gaps Between Your Teeth: The Pros and Cons of Bonding

Posted on 14 April 2016

If you have a small gap between two teeth, your dentist may talk to you about fixing the gap to make your teeth look better. In some cases, you may be advised to use a bonding procedure to close the gap. Here, your dentist will use a bonding material to build up the edges of the teeth on either side of the space to fill it in. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using bonding to fix a gap? [Read More]

4 Ways to Battle Bad Breath

Posted on 29 March 2016

If you are suffering from bad breath, you may be struggling to improve it. Some bad breath is caused by your oral hygiene routine, while in other cases it is from the medications you take or gum disease. Here are some different ways to battle your bad breath. Practice Good Oral Hygiene One of the most important things to do when you have bad breath is to improve your oral hygiene regimen. [Read More]

Deciding Between Removable Or Implanted Dental Plates

Posted on 19 February 2016

If you have lost all (or nearly all) of your teeth, your dentist will recommend that you get dental plates. A dental plate, also called a full denture, can either go on your upper or bottom jaw. Traditionally, all dental plates used to be removable. However, with the advent of implants, denture implants are now available as well. Below, find all the factors you will need to evaluate to decide whether to go for removable or implanted dentures. [Read More]

The Dos and Don'ts of Caring For Your Dentures

Posted on 19 February 2016

If you have dentures, it is important that you take good care of them. If you use the wrong cleaning product or place them in the wrong spot, you could do some serious damage to them. Here are some tips for caring for them, and things to avoid doing. Do: Have the dentures inspected by a dentist It is a common misconception that once you have a complete set of dentures, you no longer have to visit the dentist. [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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