A handy guide to dental emergencies
Key Takeaways Urgent dental issues require immediate attention; when in doubt, contact your dentist. In emergencies, stop bleeding, preserve knocked-out teeth, and seek professional help promptly. Severe tooth pain with swelling or fever signals a need for urgent...
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration that cap (or crown) an entire tooth or a dental implant. As the name suggests, they cover the existing damaged tooth or dental implant like a crown. They are installed to restore damaged teeth i.e., broken teeth, weak...
Front Teeth Dental Implants: What You Should Know About It
How Did I Lose My Teeth? Although losing a tooth might be a delicate situation, it isn't uncommon and there is no reason for you to panic. But first things first, why do people lose their teeth? You can lose your front teeth due to trauma (accidental bump, fall, or a...
Early Periodontal Disease: Everything You Should Know
The gums are a critical part of your dental formula, healthy gums are responsible for holding the teeth in place perfectly. However, if your gums get infected, they may struggle to perform their function. This infection is commonly referred to as periodontitis. What...
Chipped Tooth Repair: What to Do If You Have a Chipped Tooth
Teeth have a hard outer covering (known as enamel). However, like any other substance, it has a breaking point. Before we look at what you should do if you have a chipped tooth, it helps to briefly state what a chipped tooth is and the causes behind it. What Exactly...
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...