Dental restorations are dedicated to repairing damaged or missing tooth structure. Its purpose is of great importance since it avoids degradation of oral health. Why should we restore a damaged or missing tooth? To allow for proper masticatory function. To prevent any problems that may occur in the absence of intervention. To fill vacant space…
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Brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day is the best way to get rid of plaque. If it is not completely removed, it hardens and becomes tartar. When this occurs, only a dental professional can remove it. The role of dental hygienists is to provide therapeutic and preventive care aimed at ensuring…
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Regular visits to the dentist are indispensable to preserve the health of our teeth and gums. We generally recommend scheduling an appointment every six months. The routine checkup looks for abnormalities that may affect your oral health. The dentist will look for the presence of tooth decay, dental plaque or tartar on the teeth. Dental…
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Brushing and flossing regularly is important, but you need the right materials to really benefit from your good habits! The ideal toothbrush For toothbrushes, we generally advise patients to choose one with soft bristles. If your teeth are very sensitive, a toothbrush with ultra-soft bristles may be prescribed to you. Firm bristles are only suitable…
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Dental sensitivity is described as a sharp and stabbing tooth pain, generally occurring when consuming cold foods or beverages. This is often caused by receding gums or enamel wear which expose the sensitive layer located under the tooth’s enamel: the dentin. Many factors can cause contact with the dentin and initiate pain: Tooth decay Gum…
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As kids, we’re all taught to brush our teeth regularly to keep them healthy. But what about our gums? The gum is the soft tissue surrounding the neck of teeth which also covers the jawbone. By covering the dental roots, it protects them against microbes. A healthy gum is pink and firm, it attaches around…
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An aching pain in or around a tooth is unpleasant but common. It may have various origins such as cavities, abscesses, inflammation, trauma and even food stuck in-between the teeth and gums. To avoid worsening the dental condition, action has to be taken quickly. To rule out food impaction, the mouth should be rinsed with…
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Tooth enamel can be worn away prematurely. Tooth erosion, which is common in adults but also seen in children and teens, invariably causes irreversible damage. What is dental erosion? Dental erosion occurs when the tooth enamel demineralizes due to acid in the mouth. When the pH level in your mouth falls below 5.5, the surface…
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