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Dental Hygienists: Expert Tips for Homecare

In between regular cleanings with a dental hygienist, many people wonder what they can do to clean, protect and strengthen their teeth. If you are one of the many people with questions, this blog is designed to help you keep your teeth sparkling in between professional cleanings. It shows you how to adapt professional dental hygiene methods for your home, it explores home whitening techniques, it discuses the best flossing strategies and more. If you want to protect your smile, stick around. You will love the tips, tricks and ideas about dental hygiene that you learn from this blog. Although professional cleanings are necessary, these is a lot you can do in between your appointments, and you can learn about that here. Thanks!

Understanding Emergency Dental Work

12 December 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Emergency dental work can be defined as dental work that should be performed immediately to either alleviate symptoms or prevent worsening of a dental condition. It can be divided into different categories that include:  Dental conditions that require immediate attention, maybe due to severe bleeding or maybe due to pain Dental conditions that if not fixed early might lead to worsening, which requires extensive treatment Dental conditions that if not fixed early might lead to irreversible conditions Here is more information about these categories: Read More 

Managing Dental Anxiety: Can You Get Sedated During Teeth Cleaning?

20 November 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

You've been thinking about improving your dental health by visiting the dentist for routine cleanings. However, the thought of being in a dental clinic with all the sharp needles and drills gives you anxiety. If you're such a person, you are not alone! Research indicates that dental fear affects at least one in six adults in Australia. This doesn't mean that you should avoid visiting the dentist. Sedation is an option for individuals who suffer anxiety and phobia when they think about visiting a dental clinic. Read More 

Can You Whiten Dental Implants?

14 October 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Professional teeth whitening is popular among people who value a bright smile, but what if your teeth are implants? Does whitening still work? The truth is that standard whitening treatments are ineffective when used on dental implants. However, there are alternative methods that your dentist can use to remove stains. How to Whiten Your Dental Implants Standard whitening agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, have little to no impact on dental implants. Read More 

2 Risk Factors of Developing Periodontitis That You Should Be Wary Of

22 July 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Periodontitis is one of the dental diseases that will have long-lasting repercussions on your dental health. Although it develops after you've acquired gingivitis, some people tend to overlook the symptoms of gingivitis. Hence, the periodontitis gets time to develop, and this, in turn, leads to adverse issues such as tooth loss and gum degradation that will affect your health too! You should also note that periodontitis is that some factors will increase your chance of developing this oral disease. Read More 

Types of Mouth Guards

27 June 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Generally, mouth guards offer protection against sports injuries and prevent conditions such as teeth grinding. Anyone can use a mouth guard, and they should if they are active in sports that may cause harm to their teeth. Available mouth guards in the market include the following: Stock mouth guards Stock mouth guards are standard, which makes them affordable. Due to their general nature, however, they are not adjustable, and you will experience difficulty talking or breathing while wearing them. Read More