Aug 29 2011
People are creatures of habit and over time we seem to develop habits that suit our lifestyles. However, some habits are definite no-nos when it comes to your teeth. If you have developed any of these habits, we suggest you consider making a conscious decision to make changes. If you don’t, your teeth will soon [...]
Jun 11 2011
Most dentists have an urgent dental treatment policy. This policy lists a series of events whereby the dentist will make room for you in their schedule at only a moment’s notice. You may wonder what sort of events may be considered urgent. The list could surprise you.
Severe Pain – A dentist will always squeeze you [...]
Apr 26 2011
Having just come out of another holiday weekend where candy is the center of many people’s attention, the number of chipped or broken teeth is bound to have increased. Dentists always see an increase in the number of urgent appointments following these events with patients anxious about the state of their teeth. Dentists also see [...]
Dec 31 2010
New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous times when it comes to accidents involving the face. People imbibe a little too much, are often in very crowded situations, and of course there are the celebrations that occur when midnight strikes. This is one period when teeth are easily chipped or broken – more [...]
Oct 08 2010
Dental crowns are a popular option when it comes to tooth restoration. They are used to save a tooth rather than extracting it after it has suffered some form of damage. However, one question that is often asked relates to the life span of a crown. How long do they actually last?
This is a question [...]
Oct 06 2010
There are few people around that really recognize when they need emergency dental treatment. For most people, a broken tooth or severe dental pain is the only time they seek emergency treatment. There are many situations when you should inquire about emergency treatment from your dentist. Some of these situations include:
Having a tooth knocked out. [...]
Sep 19 2010
There are great many people who just don’t like visiting a dentist. There are a number of reasons for this chief amongst them is probably the feeling of vulnerability when lying there with someone staring into your mouth. There are, however, times when you have to see your dentist. Avoiding the visit really only leads [...]
Sep 15 2010
Life is full of little accidents and unfortunately some accidents leave long term damage. When I say little accidents, I do mean little. You could be drinking a cup of coffee and – bang – for some reason you ram your coffee cup into your front teeth. If you’re lucky, there is no damage done. [...]
Oct 05 2009
Most of us are happy at some point of each day and most of us show it with a happy smiling face. Others, although happy on the inside, have learned not to show it – not because they don’t like smiling, but because they are hiding something – poor dental care. It’s a shame because [...]