Examining the Pinhole Surgical Technique -- a New Treatment for Receding Gums

Posted on 31 May 2016

Until recently, the methods for treating severe receding gums involved a tissue graft to cover the exposed root. This procedure required a lengthy recovery and could be painful. It could only be used to repair a few teeth at a time, so repeated procedures were required for multiple teeth. There is now an alternative called the pinhole surgical technique. Read on to find out what it is and whether you should consider it. [Read More]

A Natural Guide to Making Your Own Oral Care Products at Home

Posted on 31 May 2016

The most important way of taking care of oral hygiene is obviously to visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. However, in between appointments you want to make sure to maintain all the good that your dentist has done for your teeth. While there are myriad oral hygiene products on the market, all tested and true, most are not ideal if you want to live a natural lifestyle. Luckily, it's possible to make your own oral hygiene products at home, as well as painkillers for any pesky aches; doing so will not only bring you peace of mind, it's also a lot kinder on the wallet. [Read More]

Cracked Teeth: Three Treatment Options after Dental Injury

Posted on 31 May 2016

Mechanical impact to the teeth during an accident can result in dental cracks. The severity of the damage can vary widely, depending on the incident and the force of contact. It is advisable to consult an emergency dentist whether you have visible fissures or the cracks are completely invisible. The common signs of cracked teeth include tooth sensitivity due to the exposure of the internal nerves and blood vessels. The affected tooth might have some discolouration in form of a stain or pigment. [Read More]

Can I doit' my own cosmetic dentistry?

Posted on 16 May 2016

The recent news story about a university student making their own braces on a 3D printer has reinvigorated many people's interest in DIY cosmetic dentistry. However it's not a great idea unless you have a lot of experience in 3D printing. Here are some things to keep in mind.  Do you have access to a high-quality 3D printer? In order to get a retainer or braces that are comfortable and effective to use you need to have access to a very high-quality 3D printer which has a high degree of accuracy in the items that they create. [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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