Recession is a nasty word whether we are talking about our income or our teeth. Did you know that dentists see recession on a daily basis? It’s the kind that causes your gums to recede and expose the roots of your teeth, causing pain in your mouth and eventually in your wallet. As wi
Implants have been used in dentistry since 1965. Over the last 20 years, implants have become part of standard dental care and have offered new treatment planning options. Teeth that have been removed due to advanced decay or breaking can now have the missing root replaced with metal
Have you ever been told that you grind your teeth or do you wake up in the morning with an aching jaw? Most people exhibit some signs of wear to their teeth, whether from tooth grinding, poor bite alignment, acid erosion, or some other oral habit. Tooth wear can be a major dental prob
Before the advent of modern dentistry, people commonly suffered toothache and tooth loss from their youth on. Many were disfigured by dark, crooked, or missing teeth. Toothless senior citizens suffered malnutrition because they weren’t able to chew properly. Today, most dental patient
What you eat plays a significant role in your dental health so next time you load up your shopping cart, keep your teeth and gums in mind. The same foods that are good for your body are good for your dental health. This means colourful fruits and vegetables with lots of fibre and nutr
Heart disease has many causes linked to poor life style choices or to family genetics. However, the way to a healthy heart is likely to be through your teeth and gums. Evidence suggests that the healthier the teeth and gums, the stronger and less disease-prone the heart is. If you do
Any parent will know that children have a real knack for falling over, running into or tumbling off just about anything, anywhere. Sometimes these mishaps result in an injury to the mouth and teeth. About 30 per cent of children experience dental trauma, which can have serious long-te
People who need to wear dentures almost always have problems keeping them securely in place. Social activities can be stressful if you are concerned about a denture inhibiting your speech, laughter and eating. One of the challenges of eating with dentures that move, sometimes fall and
One of the most important things you can do for your total health is to take care of your teeth and gums. There is a growing body of research that supports a link between oral diseases and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies. In additio
