Many say that a beaming white smile is the best accessory one can don. However, how can you be confident with your smile when you've got stained teeth? Over time, your teeth lose their lustre. Nicotine from cigarettes can cause your teeth to yellow. Ditto with food and drinks, especially tea and … [Read more...]
Brush Then Floss, Or Floss Then Brush?
Good dental hygiene entails regularly brushing and flossing the teeth. For a lot of people, brushing the teeth is pretty much a piece of cake — put toothpaste on the toothbrush, brush down to the gums and do every surface of your teeth. Little circles with a soft toothbrush and you’re going to have … [Read more...]
Teeth Scaling – Determining Whether You Need It Or Not
If you’re like many people who brush and floss regularly, you probably don’t worry much about cavities. But there are times when even following this oral care method is not enough to prevent dental issues. Hardened plaque build-up which results in gum inflammation can still occur. This hardened … [Read more...]
How Long Should A Filling Last?
When you have a haircut, your hair will eventually grow out. When you get minor cuts, your skin will eventually heal and close the cut. Your bones, too, have the ability to heal themselves when they get fractured. Such is the ability of your body to regenerate. However, when it comes to your teeth, … [Read more...]
Causes Of Swollen Gums And How To Treat Them
Swollen gums can be incredibly painful. Gum swelling and redness usually occur in the papillae—the triangular areas of gum situated between the teeth—because these are the parts that are most exposed to bacteria and other inciting causes of gum disease. There are many different causes of swollen … [Read more...]
