Gum Line Recession: What It Is and What to Do About It
What is Gum Recession? Gum recession is a dental condition characterized by the root of a tooth or teeth being exposed because the gum line has receded or pulled away. Gum line recession doesn’t happen overnight. It is a gradual occurrence unnoticeable for years and...
A Quick Guide to Porcelain Veneers
Introduction to Veneers and Porcelain Veneers Dental veneers can be defined as custom-made "shells" (made from different materials) that are fitted over the teeth to conceal stains, chips, cracks, or completely change an undesired colour in ones own teeth (which is...
Bridge vs implants: which one is right for you?
Missing teeth can affect your confidence and self-esteem and make speaking or chewing a bit difficult. Although our main focus would be restoring the functionality of your tooth, replacing your missing tooth can also make you feel better. Two popular restorative...
Dental bonding: Everything you need to know
Have you ever thought about how to fix a chipped tooth or fill gaps in your smile? Dental bonding offers a simple solution. This guide will cover teeth bonding, the dental bonding procedure, and its benefits. We'll also discuss the bonding material (composite resin)...
A quick guide to dental implants
Missing teeth can take a toll on your self-esteem as they change the way you look. More importantly, they can cause you a variety of health issues such as jaw bone loss and jaw joint problems. Overall, they can affect your quality of life. But don't worry, dental...
What are teeth fillings and do you need them?
Keeping your smile healthy-looking involves maintaining oral hygiene including treating any damages caused by tooth decay, a broken tooth, or weakened teeth. Teeth fillings are one of several treatments that our dentist at Annex Dentistry can recommend to maintain...
Causes and Solutions for Different Types of Teeth Stains
What are Teeth Stains? Teeth stains or teeth discoloration are terms used to describe changes in natural teeth colour i.e., when the teeth appear yellow or less bright. Teeth stains may also be characterized by teeth with dark or white flecks. Why are My Teeth...
Is it time to get your wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth are the molars lying at the back of your mouth. These teeth erupt around 17 to 25 years old. They are an evolutionary body part that our jaws have now outgrown. Because there's typically no space for wisdom teeth in our modern-day jaw, they can cause...
6 Tips for the best child dental care routine
As a parent, you want your child to have a bright and healthy smile. Many of the dental practices that we have as adults began during our formative years. Good dental hygiene is clearly a lifelong skill that can help your child maintain their oral health as they grow...
How to know if you need a tooth extraction?
Toothaches can be extremely painful. The scourge of toothache possesses within it the power to cripple our ability to perform day-to-day tasks with ease. Dental treatment may be used to ease dental pain and eliminate the underlying condition. However, there are times...