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Author Archives: Sunningdale Dental Centre
Different Types of Teeth
There are 4 different kinds of permanent teeth. Why are some teeth thin, while others are thick with a biting surface that has peaks and grooves? The answer is the teeth look different from one another because they are designed to do different … Continue reading
Managing all those Sweet Halloween Treats
Halloween is an exciting time for children. They get to dress up in their favorite costume and trick or treat for lots of loot. However, it is not such an exciting time for parents! Now that Halloween has come and gone, … Continue reading
Nail Biting and Your Health
Nail Biting You may have been advised to avoid chewing on hard nuts, and ice cubes as it may chip your teeth. The same warning applies to nail biting. Dental enamel is the strongest tissue in the body. But habitually … Continue reading
Breast Feeding and Early Childhood Caries
Is Your Breast Fed Baby at Risk for Early Childhood Caries? Our recent post discussed Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries) and how and why it occurs. It is important for Moms who breast feed their baby to know that just … Continue reading
How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
HOW TO PREVENT EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES If you must give the baby a bottle as a comfort at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child won’t fall asleep without the bottle and its usual beverage, gradually dilute the … Continue reading
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay You may think that because baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, it is not important if they decay or are lost early. It is however, very important to keep baby teeth healthy because: Primary (baby) teeth last for one-sixth … Continue reading
Treatment for Sensitive Teeth
TREATMENT FOR SENSITIVE TEETH In our last blog we discussed some of the causes of sensitive teeth. In this post, we will discuss some suggestions to treat sensitivity. The treatment for sensitive teeth will depend on what the cause is. There … Continue reading
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Tooth Sensitivity
TOOTH SENSITIVITY It is estimated that approximately half the population experiences tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can range from very mild to extreme and can come and go over time. There are many things that can cause sensitive teeth, and treatment … Continue reading
Receding Gums
Receding Gums The gingiva (gum) is the protective skin that is located around the necks of each tooth, and covers the underlying bone that holds the roots of the teeth. The gums are the so-called first line of defense against bacteria that … Continue reading
17 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Damaging Your Teeth
PROTECT YOUR TEETH KEEP THEM FOR LIFETIME! Do you brush your teeth right after eating or drinking something acidic? Brushing your teeth immediately after eating or drinking something acidic can cause tooth wear. If you eat or drink anything … Continue reading
