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]

How to Prevent Teeth Staining and Discolouration

Posted on 29 January 2016

If you currently have pearly whites, you might be looking for ways to protect the tooth enamel from staining and discolouration. While some cases of yellowing of the teeth occurs due to the natural aging process, other things actually speed up the process and make staining more noticeable. Here are some tips for preventing teeth staining and discolouration for as long as possible. Be Careful What You Drink Start by knowing what to drink and not to drink on a regular basis. [Read More]

Genetic Dental Anomalies You Should See Your Dentist About

Posted on 19 January 2016

Dental visits typically come about due to common oral problems such as cavities, trauma to teeth and more. However, there are some dental anomalies that are genetic and that people tend to overlook since they have had them from birth or from their formative years. The good news is that a range of genetic dental disorders can be easily remedied by your dentist if you simply have a consultation with them regarding your individual dental problem. [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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