Dental implants can make a smile look fabulous – I know I have them. However, if you are just thinking about getting them, you may have a lot of questions. You may be wondering how smoking affects implants, whether or not wine will stain them, if they can be whitened or other concerns. I also know from experience that it can be intimidating to ask some of these questions to your dentist. In my dental implant blog, I am going to answer the questions that can be hard to ask. I hope you find the info you need in this blog and that it guides you to the right decision about dental implants. Thanks for reading!
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The Benefits of Visiting a Children's Dentist 6 November 2023
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Understanding the Role of an Emergency Dental Clinic 26 June 2023
Dental Implants: Stains, Whitenings and Other Considerations
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All I Wanted for Christmas Was My Two Front Teeth, but Instead, I got Three!
13 December 2017
By around the age of eight, most children should have two permanent central incisors in their upper jaw. However, a small percentage of children, as many as 1.9%, according to one study, will have an extra tooth. Extra teeth in children are known as "supernumery" teeth, but the most common of these is the tooth situated between the two central incisors. The Mesiodens Tooth The term, mesiodens, coined by the researcher Bolk in 1917, refers to an extra tooth that is present between the two permanent central incisors.
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Gaps, Gums and Goo Goo Ga Ga: Why Don't My Toddler's Front Teeth Meet?
28 November 2017
When a toddler smiles, you are greeted by lots of gaps and gums, which only serves to make their smile all the more delightful. This is because there are only 20 teeth in a child's first set of teeth. That's enough for them to learn to eat and speak as their jawbones develop to create more room for their 28 (32 with wisdom teeth) secondary teeth. It is quite common for toddlers' teeth to erupt in unusual places, or to appear as though they might never make it to where they should be, but sometimes, there is an underlying cause.
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Banish Your Bleeding Gums: What You Need to Know
2 November 2017
You might know the exact reason why your gums are bleeding. You might have inadvertently cut them while flossing, or had a slip of the hand while using a toothpick. It might also be that you have used your teeth to open some form of hard-edged plastic packaging (which is never wise, as it can easily damage your teeth). But what about when it's a complete mystery as to why your gums are bleeding?
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A Dental Assist for Eruption Cysts: How Your Family Dentist Can Treat Your Child's Eruption Cysts
13 October 2017
Witnessing your baby go through the discomfort of teething can leave you wishing that you could do more to relieve their suffering. However, as a parent, the best thing you can do is let nature take its course. Within a year or so your baby will have a cute, new set of teeth to enjoy. During that time, before the primary teeth erupt, you may notice bluish lumps appear on your baby's gums.
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Dentist Appointments: When to Visit and What to Expect
19 September 2017
It is recommended that you see a dentist at least twice a year for a routine checkup. People who are less prone to gum disease or cavities may technically be able to visit less while those at a high risk of dental illnesses may need to frequent more. The high risk group include smokers, pregnant women and cancer patients among others. Nevertheless, not everyone adheres to this. Some people have a tendency of ignoring dental checkups until they develop an oral problem.