If you’ve postponed dental care during the current pandemic, you’re not alone. Many people have avoided receiving routine dental care, as a way to prevent sickness. Not only that, many dentists have cut back on their office hours during this time. Unfortunately, lack of proper dental care has increased the occurrence of issues such as decay, cavities, and gum disease. If you’ve noticed significant changes in your teeth and gums, it’s time to seek dental care. Read More»
If your dentures no longer fit as well as they used to, a denture reline could help to make them more comfortable. Here are a few signs that it’s time to discuss denture relining with your dentist.
1. Your Dentures Feel Loose
The most obvious sign that your dentures need a reline is that they feel loose. This change in fit occurs because mouths naturally change shape as people age. The lower jaw typically shrinks due to a loss of bone density. Read More»
There is an increasing demand for cosmetic dental care as more and more people seek to improve their physical appearances. Cosmetic dental services focus on improving dental aesthetics with regard to alignment, shape, position, colour and smile appearance. To achieve that, cosmetic dentists utilise different restorative techniques, including veneers, bonding, bridges, crowns, implants and dentures. Their aim is to improve the functions of your mouth, such as eating and speaking. Also, the dental procedures will come with the added advantage of modifying your facial appearance and smile. Read More»
When permanent teeth decay and need some assistance to stay intact, your dentist might suggest a dental crown. This is a permanent solution for a permanent tooth, but what about when the tooth in need of assistance is only temporary? When your child’s tooth has become significantly decayed, traditional dental crowns are not the best solution. Fortunately, there’s an option especially for kids.
Dental Crowns for Adults
Dental crowns for adults are custom-made. Read More»
If you play impact sports, you might have heard how important it is to wear a mouthguard to prevent teeth or mouth injuries. A mouthguard can also help prevent teeth grinding, which several people suffer from when sleeping. Teeth grinding can wear down your enamel leading to cavities. Here is everything you need to know about teeth grinding:
1. Mouthguards Options
There are mainly three types of mouthguards:
Ready-made/stock mouthguards: These are bought over-the-counter and usually have a standard fitting. Read More»
