Living with Multiple Sclerosis: How to Maintain Good Oral Health

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can cause muscle weakness and facial paralysis which makes performing the coordinated movements required to brush and floss your teeth difficult. If you are unable to maintain a good dental hygiene routine, plaque and tartar will build up, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Some medications which are used to treat MS can cause you to develop a dry mouth, which creates the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to thrive. [Read More]

Using Dental Sealants To Prevent Cavities In Children's Teeth

When your child's first molars come through, they can be prone to decay, as they have fissures on the chewing surfaces. These are narrow grooves or depressions that the bristles of a toothbrush can't quite reach, but bacteria can get into the fissures and cause decay. Additionally, young children aren't typically proficient at brushing their own teeth and don't always let you clean them as thoroughly as you'd like. To help protect your child's teeth from cavities, your dentist can apply a sealant. [Read More]

3 Great Reasons to Consider Dental Sealants for Your Children

Human teeth, particularly those at the back, have deep recesses, or 'fissures', along their biting surfaces. These are often hard to clean with a toothbrush, and one response to that issue is the development of dental sealants. A dentist will place a transparent layer over the fissures, thus protecting them from decay. People of any age can benefit from dental sealants, but they are seen as especially beneficial for children. Here's why. [Read More]

Weight Loss and Dentures: How to Get Your Denture Fit Back

Losing weight can have a lot of positive effects on your happiness and health; however, weight loss may lead to problems if you wear dentures. Losing weight may change the shape of your mouth and gums making your once snug false teeth start to feel loose. If your dentures don't fit correctly, they can rub painfully against your gums and mouth, possibly leading to oral sores. Ill-fitting dentures are also likely to sap your confidence and make you worry that people will notice that your dentures are loose. [Read More]