by xavier | Feb 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Thumb sucking, in some children, is the normal response to having a dummy removed. The severity of a child’s thumb sucking influences the positioning of their teeth. If a child holds their thumb loosely in their mouth, then this is unlikely to cause major issues....
by xavier | Feb 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Avoid hard, sticky and chewy food These foods can stay in your mouth long after you have eaten because of the strong attachment they have to your teeth and their surroundings. The longer food stays in the mouth, the greater the development of bacteria causing holes....
by xavier | Feb 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Don’t go to bed without brushing your teeth first. Going to bed without brushing your teeth is the same as leaving all your leftovers from dinner on your dining room table. If left overnight, it is more than likely to have attracted insects and other harmful bacteria!...
by xavier | Feb 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
There are two main kinds of x-rays, those taken in-chair and those that require a larger unit. X-rays taken in chair are called bitewings and these are routinely taken every 1-2 years. Bitewings; Reveal decay in between the teeth, an area that cannot be seen...
by xavier | Feb 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
The most common reasons people have for avoiding the dentist are the exact same reasons why you shouldn’t neglect your dental visits! Don’t wait till you’re in pain! By the time you feel pain, it might be too late to save a tooth, or complex treatment may be required....
