Two Tips for Parents Who Want to Help Their Teenagers Maintain Excellent Dental Health

Posted on 14 June 2019

When your child reaches their teenage years, it can be more difficult to monitor their dental health and ensure that they don't develop any serious tooth- or gum-related conditions. However, there are still steps that you can take to help your teenager maintain excellent dental health. Read on to find out a bit more about these steps. Remind them to wash their mouthguard if they wear this device whilst playing contact sports [Read More]

Common Myths about Yellow Teeth

Posted on 30 January 2019

It's natural for anyone who has yellow teeth to be conscious of their smile. Did you know that off-white teeth aren't necessarily a sign of poor oral health? Many factors cause tooth colour and yellow stains; some can be controlled, while others occur naturally. Many of the ideas individuals have regarding yellow and white teeth aren't factually accurate. This post will shed some light on some of the misconceptions people believe -- and the facts behind them. [Read More]

When Children Are Biters, What About Their Teeth?

Posted on 3 January 2019

Aren't children just perfect little angels… when they're sleeping? Growing up involves testing boundaries and learning which types of behaviours are acceptable and which are not. In many instances, children will grow out of bad behaviour, although this is of minimal comfort when you're going through a bout of particularly bad behaviour. What about when your child bites others? It's more common than you might think and is actually considered to be normal behaviour for children under the age of three. [Read More]

Understanding 3 Different Types of Teeth Restoration Materials

Posted on 30 November 2018

The aesthetic dental appearance of the teeth is a critical aspect with many patients. This has led to the rise of different types of restoration materials that can be used to restore your affected tooth or teeth. Here are examples of such restoration materials to help you know which one will suit you better. Dental Composites These are tooth-coloured filling materials that comprise of synthetic polymers and ceramic reinforcing fillers. The main work of the fillers is to provide strength to the synthetic polymers and reduce the dimensional change that may occur during cooling and heating. [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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