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Author Archives: Sunningdale Dental Centre
Water flossers
Brushing alone is not enough to achieve optimal oral health. Since toothbrushes have limited access to the surfaces between the teeth bacteria can accumulate, multiply and remain undisturbed. Undisturbed plaque can cause gingival inflammation and bleeding and increase the risk … Continue reading
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Do you Grind Your Teeth?
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, clench or gnash your teeth. Bruxism and clenching are the most common oral habits, and may occur to some degree in over 80% of the population. Most people subconsciously grind their … Continue reading
Oil Pulling – Good Idea or not?
Oil pulling proponents claim that the swishing activates the enzymes and draws the toxins out of the blood. They suggest that bacteria hiding under crevices in the gums and in pores and tubules within the teeth are sucked out of … Continue reading
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Fun Tooth Fairy Ideas
Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas Losing one’s baby teeth is a big deal. Use this opportunity to celebrate growing up by making the first tooth a special event. Here are some ways (simple and inexpensive) that you can add a little … Continue reading
Preparing Your Child For Their First Dental Visit
Your Child’s First Visit — Make it Fun! Visiting the dentist for the first time should be a positive, fun experience for your child. There are some things you can do to help prepare your child for their first visit. … Continue reading
Tongue Piercings – What are the dangers?
If you’re thinking about getting an oral piercing — or if you already have one — there are some health risks you should know about. A mouth piercing can interfere with speech, chewing, or swallowing, however of more concern are the following: … Continue reading
Tooth Whitening – Home Remedies – Effective or Dangerous
There are many suggestions out there on home remedies for tooth whitening. They range from mixing a half a teaspoon of baking soda together with a teaspoon of lemon juice and brushing with it, to adding salt to your toothpaste, … Continue reading
Dental Implants
Many factors can contribute to the loss of your teeth, including cavities, poor oral hygiene leading to gum and periodontal disease, bite problems, infection, fractured roots, and accidents. When teeth are lost, the bone that was around those teeth is … Continue reading
Missing Teeth – What’s the Big Deal?
Teeth can be lost through a variety of reasons. Decay, periodontal disease (bone loss), trauma, infection, and congenital abnormalities may all result in tooth loss. Society values a nice smile, and misjudges those without teeth, hence people often hesitate to … Continue reading
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Phone a Friend
Remember the game show – Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. If contestants were unsure of the answer they had 3 life lines – poll the audience, phone a friend and 50/50. Sometimes choices in dentistry can be confusing. There … Continue reading
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