Dental Emergency: How to Deal with Adult Tooth Loss

Posted on 13 September 2016

There is no tooth fairy for grown-ups. Losing a tooth as an adult can be a shocking and difficult experience. Here are a few top tips for steps to take immediately after you lose the tooth to minimise damage and stress.  Call the dentist You should contact your dentist as soon as you lose a tooth. It is often possible for dentists to re-implant a lost tooth, but this will only be successful if you act quickly. [Read More]

How to Choose the Right Colour Braces

Posted on 23 August 2016

Having braces fitted can feel like a big deal — they'll be a part of your appearance for quite some time. It's important to think carefully about the colour you choose, as you don't want to end up regretting what you pick. The wrong choice could make you feel self-conscious and miserable. Luckily, there are lots of different shades to choose from, and your dentist should be able to provide you with a full range of options prior to your fitting. [Read More]

Are You Diabetic? Things That May Increase Your Dental Implant Success Rate

Posted on 9 August 2016

Dental implants are among today's most restorative options for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, if you have diabetes, especially uncontrolled diabetes, the rate of dental implant failure or complications can be higher than someone who is non-diabetic. This is because with diabetes, you have high chances of developing gum disease, which affects the healing process. In addition, diabetes will alter your body's natural healing process and can raise the chances of developing post-implant/post-surgical infections or complications. [Read More]

Sweet Treats and Kids: How to Limit Tooth Damage

Posted on 21 July 2016

As your kids get older, they may pester you more for lollies, chocolate and fizzy drinks as treats. While you may think that the occasional sweet treat won't do any harm, the sugars and acids in these products can damage teeth, and you should take extra care when your child eats or drinks anything that isn't tooth friendly. How can you strike a balance between giving your child a treat and protecting their teeth? [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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