Most of us are used to brushing our teeth as soon as we wake up in the morning, but brushing before bed is the most beneficial time to brush your teeth. This understandably comes as a surprise to most people, but let us explain.
The Importance of Brushing Before Bed
October 3, 2016
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School Lunches For Good Dental Health
September 26, 2016
Now that the school season has started again, so has the daily task of preparing school lunches that are tasty and nutritious. It is important to prepare lunches that are good for your child’s overall health and oral health. Your child’s teeth and gums require a variety of minerals and vitamins in order to grow and become strong. Foods that are rich in nutrients will strengthen the teeth and make them less prone to tooth decay
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How Is Dental Bone Loss Treated?
September 19, 2016
Bone loss in the mouth is not easily noticeable in the beginning stages because the bone is usually lost slowly over time. Since the gums cover the jaw bone, dental x-rays are the best way to detect bone and monitor bone levels in the mouth. When there is moderate to severe bone loss, the changes may be visible without the need for dental x-rays. With moderate bone loss, the teeth may become slightly loose and can be moved a small amount when pressure is applied. With severe bone loss, the teeth will be noticeably loose or mobile. As the bone levels shrink, the gums shrink with them as well, and this results in the teeth having an elongated look.
To avoid shrinking bone levels and gum tissue, it is essential to stop the underlying cause of the bone loss and replace the lost bone.
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What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?
September 12, 2016
Burning mouth syndrome refers to a burning sensation in the mouth that is ongoing or recurring. This burning feeling can affect the gums, tongue, lips roof of the mouth, inside of the cheeks and the entire mouth in general. For some people, the burning sensation can be compared to severely burning your mouth or scalding your mouth with hot water. This condition may appear suddenly, or it can appear slowly over time.
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What Causes Bone Loss In The Mouth?
September 6, 2016
Many factors can contribute to bone loss in the mouth. One cause of bone loss is due to periodontal disease or periodontitis. Periodontal disease involves the inflammation and breakdown of gum tissue and supporting bone tissue around teeth. Periodontal disease can be localized to one area of the mouth or generalized, where it affects the entire mouth.
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What Is A Dental Bridge?
August 29, 2016
A dental bridge is also referred to as a fixed bridge or fixed dental prosthesis. A dental bridge is used to replace missing teeth. It can be used to replace one missing tooth or many missing teeth. A bridge is made of two crowns, with at least one artificial tooth in between the two crowns. A dental bridge with two crowns and one artificial tooth, is referred to as a three unit bridge. The artificial tooth fills in the empty space or gap that was left by the missing tooth. A dental bridge is cemented permanently and cannot be removed.
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What Is Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
August 22, 2016
When your child’s teeth begin to appear in the mouth, they become susceptible to many dental issues, if precautions are not taken. Foods such as baby formula, breast milk, formula, cow milk and different types of fruit contain sugar. These sugars can cause damage to the teeth when they are left in contact with the teeth for extended periods of time. When cavities develop quickly in toddlers and infants, it is referred to as Early Childhood Tooth Decay or ECTD. ECTD usually affects children that are under the age of five.
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When Is A Root Canal Needed?
August 15, 2016
A root canal treatment is also referred to as endodontic treatment. It involves removing the pulp of the tooth, when the pulp is injured, infected or dead. The pulp resides in canals that are located inside the teeth. The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels that are responsible for helping the tooth to grow.
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How Does Dental Plaque Affect Me?
July 25, 2016
Dental plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on the teeth. It has a sticky feel, and it is colourless. It is very noticeable to your tongue’s touch when you have not brushed your teeth.
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What Is A Tooth Abscess And How Does it Affect Me?
July 18, 2016
A tooth abscess is also referred to as a periapical abscess. This type of abscess occurs in the tooth, but its effects can spread outward. An abscess happens when the nerve of the tooth is dying or dead. This abscess is located at the tip of the tooth root.
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