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A cavity, also known as dental caries or decay is caused by a sticky biofilm called plaque. The plaque is full of bacteria. Cavity-causing bacteria feed off of simple sugars that we eat and drink. Examples are, bread, milk, candy, and pop. This creates acids that eat away at the outer layer of your tooth […]
X-rays provide your dental team with a more complete view of what’s occurring in your mouth. They can also help identify disease and developmental problems before they become serious health problems. This is so important, especially for early detection. Dental x-rays emit an extremely low amount of radiation. To put it into perspective, a person […]
What does it mean when your hygienist says they are going to probe or measure your gums? Periodontal probing measures the sulcus (or pocket) depth between your gum and your tooth. Over time it becomes a record of health or disease that dental hygienists can review and make reference to at your dental hygiene […]
Did you know that morning sickness during pregnancy can expose your teeth to stomach acid and weaken the surface of your teeth by demineralizing the tooth surface. This puts you at higher risk of tooth decay and erosion of your teeth. If you experience vomiting from morning sickness, there are 3 steps you should follow: […]
So what does each tooth do? First of all, each tooth has a different shape creating a different purpose and a specific job. There are 4 types of teeth. incisors cuspids bicuspids molars The incisors are the 8 teeth at the front center of the mouth used to take bites of your food with their […]
If your toothbrush is flattened or flared outwards you are brushing TOO HARD! Brushing your teeth aggressively to make them feel cleaner and whiter is actually COUNTERPRODUCTIVE? That’s RIGHT….Counterproductive! Not only will brushing too vigorously cause your toothbrush bristles to wear faster, more importantly, you are putting yourself at a higher risk of experiencing TOOTH […]
Normally, the dental pulp is protected by dentin and enamel that surrounds the pulp. Deep tooth decay or extensive dental work on a tooth makes the pulp vulnerable to attack. If this occurs, the pulp tissue dies and can cause pain, swelling and temperature sensitivity. If tooth pain keeps you awake at night, lingers when […]
When the hard protective layer of the tooth called enamel has been worn away, the dentin layer is exposed and tooth sensitivity can occur. This is caused by the movement of fluid within tiny tubules located in the dentin. The exposed areas of your teeth can cause tooth pain and can even affect or change […]
Having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most clients and there are several ways to whiten teeth. A simple, non-invasive dental treatment, teeth whitening is used to change the colour of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance your smile. Our dental clinic offers both in-office ZOOM […]
If your toothbrush is flattened or flared outwards you are brushing TOO HARD! Brushing your teeth aggressively to make them feel cleaner and whiter is actually COUNTERPRODUCTIVE? That’s RIGHT….Counterproductive! Not only will brushing too vigorously cause your toothbrush bristles to wear faster, more importantly, you are putting yourself at a higher risk of experiencing 👇 […]