Why the first filling matters The first filling sets the stage for all future dental work and can result in problems later on. When a child (or anyone for that matter) requires a filling, and it’s their first filling, it is very important to discuss options, including the type of materials to be used [...]
Sometimes, patients are told they need surgery to correct alignment and bite issues. In some cases this is true, but not all positioning problems require surgery or extractions. We’ve helped to correct jaw and teeth alignment in many patients without surgery. Claire’s story A dentist advised Claire and her parents that she would need [...]
Mercury vapour is released from dental amalgam fillings when chewing, grinding, clenching, or simply rubbing something against your fillings. Mercury is toxic, it accumulates in the body, and ANY amount of mercury taken into the body is hazardous. How much mercury is in my mercury amalgam fillings? Dental amalgam, often referred to as mercury [...]
Do dental crowns last forever? That's a common question we get in our office. Many people expect their new crowns to last forever but that is rarely the case in most circumstances. Dental Crowns are Similar to Your Own Teeth Best way to look at this is to compare your [...]
Many patients come to our office concerned with the health of their mouth. Many keep getting cavities or have persistent gum disease and are worried about these ongoing issues. Mouth & Body Connection It is important to emphasize that your mouth is connected to your body and if there is bacteria present [...]
Invisalign clear aligners have become known and popular as an alternative to braces. They are clear trays (similar in look to whitening trays) that are worn instead of braces in order to straighten teeth. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a name for a system of clear trays that are custom made for [...]
First of all, what is a tooth cavity? It is a hole in a tooth that has been destroyed by bacteria. A cavity can be small, or giant, and destroy your tooth. So if you have a small cavity and don’t do anything about it, it grows!!! Yikes How to Heal a Tooth Cavity [...]
More and more people today are whitening their teeth. But the most common question we get about tooth whitening is: "is tooth whitening safe?" Is tooth whitening safe? Teeth whitening techniques have been well evaluated and researched over the years, and the results obtained through professional whitening systems (both the ones applied [...]
Gum disease is an infection of the gums, the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is painless, but leads to tooth loss as well as allows bacteria to spread, impacting your overall health and making your other health conditions worse. How do I know I have gum disease? Most common [...]
Wisdom teeth are named this way because they come through at a more mature age. Typically, that usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 21, but we have seen a lot of variation. Wisdom teeth can lead to problems Most people don't have enough space in their mouth for wisdom [...]
