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Modern Dentures: Surprising Information for People with Missing Teeth

Dentures have come a long way over the years. While they used to be wooden, they now are made of materials that blend seamlessly with your teeth. In this blog, I am going to dispel old myths about dentures, and I'm going to share information about modern dentures. My posts are going to look at different materials for dentures, alternatives (such as bridges or implants) to dentures and more. You'll quickly learn that modern dentures aren't the same as the ones you may remember your grandparents wearing. I hope that you find the answers that you need and that you have a little fun on the way. Welcome to my blog, grab a cup of tea, settle in and enjoy reading!

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Children and the Dental Issues That Affect Them

Posted on 11 August 2021

This article is going to be about dental issues which affect children. This can include problems with teeth alignment, cavities and early childhood caries and will cover how these issues affect children at various stages of development. Read on to find out more! Teeth alignment issues Believe it or not, teeth alignment is a huge problem for children. The reason is that the jaw grows and expands as your child ages. [Read More]

3 Reasons to Bring Forward Your Next Dental Checkup

Posted on 29 June 2021

Regular dental appointments can help to ensure that your gums and teeth stay healthy. If you develop a minor but ongoing issue when your next scheduled checkup is still several months away, what should you do? The following symptoms are not necessarily dental emergencies but are good reasons to move your next dental checkup forward if possible. 1. Bleeding Gums Gums that bleed easily are often one of the first symptoms of gum disease or gum inflammation (gingivitis). [Read More]

5 Ways to Prevent Getting Dry Socket After Your Wisdom Tooth Removal

Posted on 20 May 2021

For most dental patients, wisdom tooth removal is not a particularly complex or risky procedure. However, there is one complication you need to look out for after wisdom tooth removal surgery: dry socket. Dry socket occurs when there is an interruption in the blood clot that seals off the surgical site. If the blood clot becomes partially or fully dislodged, it will expose the nerves in your tooth, causing severe pain. [Read More]

4 Myths About Teeth Whitening

Posted on 26 March 2021

Teeth whitening is more popular than ever, but many people still shy away from the procedure because they believe one or more myths that surround it. Let's take a look at these myths to separate the facts from the fiction. 1. Myth: Teeth Whitening Damages Enamel Professional teeth whitening is safe. The procedure works by using bleaching agents to lift and remove stains from the dental enamel. Whitening does not strip away the enamel or weaken it. [Read More]