Stains on the external surface of the tooth is known as extrinsic tooth discolouration. This can occur when stain particles (like residue from food or drink) build up in the tooth enamel. Teeth can become stained for many reasons, but most points towards the food...
Seniors most common dental problems With age comes great wisdom, but unfortunately with age can come greater risk of oral health problems. Seniors are more likely to experience dental diseases and related issues than the younger generation simply due to a lifetime of general wear and...
As most of us know, heavy alcohol intake can a toll on our bodies – it has short and long term effects on our brains, livers and blood sugar levels. But something we may not have thought about; is how it affects our oral health....
Do you wake up in the morning with your mouth feeling parched and resembling sandpaper? Everyone’s mouth feels dry sometimes, but if you’re feeling like you can’t shake that feeling then you may have a problem producing saliva. We all require saliva to moisten and...
So for most people, teeth are pretty boring. Once the tooth fairy stopped visiting, we stopped paying attention to your teeth. But our teeth are more interesting than we are led to believe. Let’s get into some interesting facts about your teeth. 1. Our Teeth are...
Have you ever thought about the fact that your ancient ancestors never had to brush their teeth before bed? They would have no clue what toothpaste even is. There wasn’t a caveman supermarket for them to go to. So what’s changed? Why do we need to...
So there are those times where we’ve come home late, we’re exhausted, and we’ve either had a good or bad day and we think to ourselves, I’m going to skip brushing and/or flossing tonight, I deserve to just go to bed, I’ve earned it! Then you...
There are several reasons you might be clenching or grinding your teeth throughout the day or when you are sleeping. This type of behaviour is known as Bruxism. In medical terms it’s anything related to clenching, grinding, gnashing or grating of the teeth. So why...
Let’s explore what foods are really bad for your teeth so you can consider not consuming them at all or limiting their consumption greatly. There are more than just these four, but let’s start here. Potato Chips Uh oh, the beloved potato chip. What’s so bad about...
1. A Good Reputation It is important to know whether the dentist you choose has the necessary expertise, training and experience to provide reliable oral healthcare to you and your family. To make your job easier, take some referrals from friends or other healthcare providers and...