If you have missing teeth, you may be wondering whether a dental bridge is right for you. While this is something that really needs to be discussed with your dentist after an examination, here is an overview of what you can expect if you are getting a bridge. What is a dental bridge? A bridge
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Root canals are a fairly common dental procedure and are often the best option to help a patient save an infected tooth. While the pain involved in getting a root canal is typically no more than that of getting a filling, there can be some discomfort for a few hours or sometimes days following. In
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If you have bruxism (grinding of the teeth), your dentist is likely to recommend that you start wearing a custom mouth guard at night while you sleep. And, if you play competitive sports, you might think to yourself whether you could just wear your regular sports mouth guard and save yourself the additional expense. While
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One of the biggest cosmetic complaints that people have about their teeth is that they wish their teeth were whiter. And while teeth whitening is the most common solution that people choose, there are times when porcelain veneers might actually be a better option. Porcelain veneers are a thin layer of material that a dentist
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We get it. Most people don’t count going to the dentist among their favourite things to do. And if your teeth look and feel healthy to you, you may be wondering if having a dental visit every six months is worth the hassle. Well, even if your teeth feel fine, there are some very good
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A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap which is used to protect the tooth underneath and restore its appearance. The procedure is usually done in two or three separate appointments. In the first appointment, a mold is made of your mouth so that the dental crown can be made to perfectly fit your bit.
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Did you know that your dental health can affect every other part of your overall health? If you have missing or decayed teeth, that is naturally going to impact your diet. Missing teeth can also lead to bone density loss in the jaw. If a tooth is infected, that infection can potentially find its way
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Many patients ask us if dental implants can change the shape of the face. And the answer is that they absolutely can! But, more importantly they can prevent changes to the shape of your face. Many people don’t realize that the loss of a tooth has a much greater impact on the mouth than just
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Cosmetic dentistry refers to any dental work that is not deemed medically necessary. It specifically refers to dental work that improves the appearance of the teeth, gums and/or bite, but not necessarily the functionality of the bite. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on your smile, and procedures that can help improve the colour, shape, size, or alignment
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