Are You Seeing Your Dentist Enough?

Posted on 8 July 2021

Dentists perform a vital service that helps millions of Australians a year, but still, many more try to avoid them as much as they can. For some reason, the idea of getting your teeth inspected and potentially minor procedures done on them makes a large percentage of the population uncomfortable. This, unfortunately, becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts because the longer you go without seeing the dentist, the greater your chances of needing to see one for a more serious cleaning or even an operation. [Read More]

Key Reasons to Have an Emergency Dentist's Contact Information

Posted on 24 May 2021

When you have a dental emergency, such as a knocked-out tooth, you should see an emergency dentist as soon as possible. Sadly, many people don't have an emergency dentist's contact information for such situations. Some people think that they can drop by any dental clinic and have their problem addressed immediately. However, nothing could be further from the truth because dental emergencies are best handled by an emergency dentist. This article highlights reasons to keep an emergency dentist's contact information. [Read More]

Are Same Day Dentures Right for You?

Posted on 9 April 2021

Also known as immediate dentures, same-day dentures are dentures that are ready to use on the same day that your natural teeth are removed. They can be complete or partial dentures. They are a great option for people who do not want to spend a period of time living with missing teeth, but they are not always a perfect, permanent solution. Here are some facts about same-day dentures to help you decide if they are right for you. [Read More]

That Gap in Your Smile: Do You Need to Do Anything About It?

Posted on 24 February 2021

Has Disney ever given you dental advice? This is precisely what happened to Demi Lovato, when the actress was cast in the 2008 Disney channel movie Camp Rock. She was advised to correct her diastema, which the actress has said she now regrets. What is diastema anyway? And does it need to be corrected? A Congenital Gap If you have diastema, you'll already know it, although you might have been unfamiliar with the official term. [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

Archive

Tags