Dan's Dentistry Blog
During a dental scaling, your dentist uses tools to remove plaque and tartar from around and below the gum line. Some dentists use a curette to manually scrape away plaque, whereas others use ultrasound to gently remove tartar. Both methods of dental scaling have significant benefits for your oral health.
1. Healthier Gums
Dental scaling is an important part of gum disease management. Regularly removing tartar from below the gum line helps to curb the growth of the bacteria that cause gum disease. Read More»
Tooth contouring is a type of cosmetic dentistry procedure in which a damaged or misshaped tooth is reshaped to improve the appearance of the smile. The technique is common, but is it the right treatment for you? Consider the following information as you decide.
The procedure
The teeth are reshaped by removing small amounts of enamel on one or more teeth. This is the hard covering on the tooth that protects its insides from damage and decay. Read More»
Once you’ve been diagnosed with grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep, your dentist will usually recommend wearing a custom night guard to protect your teeth. A night guard can take several weeks once ordered- what should you do while you wait to prevent further damage to your teeth? Check out these three tips for treating bruxism while waiting for your night guard.
1. Try relaxing remedies
Taking the time to relax your body and mind before you hit the hay is a great way to promote good quality sleep, while potentially reducing the frequency and severity of night-time grinding or clenching. Read More»
Wearing sports mouthguards to protect your teeth may be a no-brainer for parents but getting kids to agree to wear them can be harder. This can be particularly difficult if your child plays a sport where not every member of the team needs mouthguard protection and/or wearing a mouthguard isn’t mandatory.
For example, if your child has recently started playing cricket and has decided to keep wicket, then club rules may state that your child must wear a helmet with a face guard; however, wearing a mouthguard as well as a helmet may be optional. Read More»
Dental implants have a high success rate, but sometimes the jawbone will fail to fuse with the artificial root. This problem is referred to as failed osseointegration. Osseointegration (the fusing of implant with jawbone) is vital for the success of your implant, so any failure needs to be addressed right away. In some cases, bone grafts can be successful in saving the implant, but you need to act fast.
With that in mind, here are five signs of failed osseointegration to watch out for. Read More»
