Baby Teeth Not Falling Out – Should I be Worried?
It isn’t uncommon for parents to be concerned about their child’s primary teeth not falling out. So, is there cause for worry if your child’s baby teeth don’t fall out? The answer is both, yes and no. Yes, because there could be something in your child’s gums that might want out, which might result in...
How to Floss if You Have Braces
So, how does one floss with braces? The answer is simple: you don’t use floss solely. There are other products designed to be more accessible, and specifically for people with braces....
Decay Is Past The Dentine: What Should You Do?
Tooth decay is one of my fears; I won’t lie. But when decay reaches your dentin, that’s a whole other matter that’s a reason to be concerned and act! If you have somehow missed all the signs pointing to tooth decay, you have only two options when...
How to Stop Bleeding When You Floss: Tips & Tricks
After speaking with our resident dentist Dr V, she informed me that people typically ask two main questions when it comes to flossing: How and what to do to stop bleeding during or after flossing? What bleeding gums mean and what remedies to employ to rectify this problem?...
How do Dentists Take Care of Their Teeth?
I have always been intrigued by how the experts themselves take care of their teeth against issues such as cavities, plaque, and whatnot. Pushed by my curiosity, I set about to find the techniques dentists use in their daily oral care routine that enables them to be role models for...
Getting to the Root of Halitosis
Bad breath is medically known as ‘Halitosis'. According to the Victorian state government, 2.4% of Australia’s adult population suffers from it. Although it is not infectious, bad breath can point toward...
What Are Your Temporary Dental Filling Options?
Do you have a rotten tooth that is bugging you and have been putting it off getting fixed? You're not alone! This is where temporary fillings come in! Dentists clean bacteria out of a particular tooth and ‘fill’ it temporarily, until they restore it permanently. If I were to opt for a temporary filling...
What to Do When Your Child Has a Loose Tooth
Loose teeth are a part of a child’s changing body – as they mature through the years, so do their teeth. There are multiple causes due to which baby teeth loosen in a child’s mouth. Although they eventually fall out naturally, exceptions exist, and parents need to be wary of a few things. While pulling out loose teeth...
Options When You Have a Chipped Tooth
It’s pretty easy to chip your tooth. And once you do, it’s hard not to notice the unfortunate chip or crack. All it takes for a tooth to chip is biting down hard on a nut. In my experience, it was eating too...
The Truth Behind Painless Dentistry
Not long ago, a visit to the dentist would picture something like a bruised mouth, swollen gums, and spitting blood in the sink. Dental procedures were tough, and patients were expected to clench their fists when the dentists brought about their instruments of operation. It is no wonder...