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Oral health for pregnant women
Oral health and pregnancy? During pregnancy the mother’s body undergoes hormonal changes that may trigger fatigue, nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women may also crave unusual foods, which can increase their risk of developing cavities. It is recommended that expectant mothers see the dentist for cleaning and scaling early in […]
Read more »What is Oral cancer?
We don’t tend to hear much about oral cancer. But there are several places in the mouth and throat where it can appear, for instance on the tongue, lips, palate, salivary glands and tonsils. Your dentist can detect oral cancer as soon as it begins, with a clinical examination, or screening, during your routine check-up. […]
Read more »A dental hygienist in my bathroom?
Philips Sonicare is launching a new smart toothbrush that connects to an app via Bluetooth. I know, the first thing you’ll say is: why do I need a toothbrush that has Bluetooth? And that’s a valid question. You probably don’t, but you might if you really care about oral hygiene and don’t mind spending more […]
Read more »Doctor, baby teeth are useless because they will fall out!
Misconception: Baby teeth don’t matter because they are going to fall out anyway. Actually: Neglecting baby teeth can set a child up for lifelong dental trouble. Nearly a quarter of all children between the ages of 2 and 5 have cavities, a study at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. What’s the big deal? some parents […]
Read more »Beach vacation and bright smile: what is dental tourism?
In a nutshell, dental tourism involves traveling to another country for more affordable dental treatments, and surgery. This is a common practice among many Americans, Canadians and Europeans who are looking for ways to save money on dental treatments that are normally expensive in their respective countries. “While the exact statistics on dental tourism aren’t […]
Read more »Brush yourself!
Do you eat candy and not brush your teeth after? You might get cavities! Happy Wednesday 🙂
Read more »Dentist’s side?
Dentist’s side or patient’s side? Here’s a little parody for your thursday morning 🙂
Read more »Doctor, it’s Chloe’s first time!
Is it your child’s first visit at the dentist? Make sure you prepare your child. One important thing is to talk about your dentist with nice words only. Describe the experience as a fun one. Always present the experience as positive 🙂 If you are particularly scared of the dentist it is important to […]
Read more »Transforming Dentistry: Australian Researcher Uses BioPrinting to Engineer New Jaw & Gum Cells
What about toothaches, anxiety-producing procedures, and terrifying bills that immediately erase all hope of that Bahamian vacation? Are those becoming obsolete? Some pretty amazing things are going on in the dental industry, however, thanks to the new technology—and when it comes to that next complex procedure—you may find help from your own cells and 3D printing […]
Read more »Aesthetic case of the week
A young patient in her early thirties consulted us to straighten her upper front teeth. Since her bottom teeth were already straight and the crowding on her upper teeth was mild, the patient opted for an Invisalign Express 5 treatment. Just 3 months later, after an Invisalign Express 5 treatment and teeth whitening, the patient finally […]
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