What Is It? Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be embarrassing and in some cases may even cause anxiety. It’s no wonder that store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to fight bad breath. But...
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Bonding Teeth: Who Needs It? No one has perfect teeth. Aging, dental hygiene and previous injuries or accidents can all affect the form and function of your teeth. Luckily, there are many dental procedures designed to improve the way your...
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Fluoride’s Importance to the Teeth Enamel, the outer layer of the crown of a tooth, is made of closely packed mineral crystals. Every day, minerals are lost and gained from inside the enamel crystals. Losing minerals is called demineralisation. Gaining...
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Heart Disease And Gum Disease Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease? Overall the data indicates that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death in both men...
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What is sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea (or more correctly obstructive sleep apnoea) is a condition that affects about 5% of adults. In sleep apnoea the airway in your throat that leads from the nose and mouth to the lungs collapses...
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We recommend our patients have a routine check-up visit every 3-6 months. Regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healty teeth and gums. We assesses the condition of your teeth and gums by: * Examining the gums* Looking...
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I have a toothache! What should I do? There are number of causes of toothache other than tooth decay which is the primary cause of toothache for most children & adults. Other possible causes of toothache can include: An accumulation...
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Maintaining Healthy Teeth And Gums While Pregnant After you become pregnant, your hormones, especially progesterone, start to increase and change. Hormones do not affect just the growth of your little one; they also change the very chemistry of your body....
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Medication Side Effects Can Affect Your Oral Health Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and herbal preparations, can have a negative effect on your oral health. Make sure that the dental office has your most recent medical history, including a list...
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Overcoming Dental Fear and Anxiety A certain extent of apprehension is normal before going to the dentist. But if your anxiety affects your oral health and prevent you from going to the dentist, you may be experiencing dental fear, anxiety,...
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