The Proper Way to Look After Removable Dentures

Posted on 3 June 2015

If you've recently had removable dentures put in, it is imperative that you take extra special care to keep them in good condition. While maintaining dentures isn't very difficult, it does require a little planning and foresight, but it is well worth the effort. Properly maintaining dentures not only increases cleanliness and comfort, but there is a safety factor as well – the last thing you want is a colony of malicious bacteria making itself at home on your dentures: [Read More]

4 Increased Oral Health Risks You May Develop if You're Diabetic

Posted on 28 April 2015

Your white blood cells can protect your mouth from the damaging effects of bacteria, but diabetes damages your white blood cells when your blood sugar levels aren't well controlled. This leaves diabetics at an increased risk of tooth decay and oral infections that are caused by bacteria. Regular dental checkups can allow your dentist to spot the early signs of oral health problems, which can prevent the need for tooth extraction and antibiotics. [Read More]

3 Holiday Foods that Can Lead to Dental Emergencies

Posted on 1 April 2015

As holidays like Easter approach, many people let down their guard to eat sweet or unhealthy foods. Certain foods that are extra popular around holiday time can be disastrous for fillings, crowns, and damaged teeth. Here are so foods to keep at arms length. Sticky lollies Sticky mints and childhood favourite hard and chewy lollies can deftly remove loose crowns or fillings. While you may be used to lollies being of a 'certain chewiness', changes in formulation over the years, or different storage conditions, can lead to lollies that are markedly harder or chewier than the treats you remember. [Read More]

Commonly Asked Questions about Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Posted on 27 February 2015

Wisdom teeth are one of life's great mysteries. They don't seem to do anything, because they are eminently removable, and when they're out, you don't feel any ill effects in terms of your long term oral health. If your dentist has informed you that your wisdom teeth need to come out, here are the answers to some of the most common questions you might have about the procedure. What Does an 'Impacted' Wisdom Tooth Mean? [Read More]

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Dental Implants: Everything You Need to Know

Hi my name is Kristy. I know we just met, but I want to start with a personal story. When I was 7 years old, I fell, severely damaging my mouth to the extent that my very-front adult teeth were knocked out of my jaw in addition to my baby teeth. For years, I just sported a gap in the front of my mouth, but by about third or fourth grade, that started to look ridiculous, and I got a small set of dentures. Eventually, I decided to trade those in for implants. In this blog, I am going to tell you more about my decision, but I'm also going to share information with you about dental implants. As someone who has had them for years and tried other alternatives, I feel like I have a unique perspective, and I want to share it with you. Happy Smiling! --Kristy

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