What to do in Common Dental Emergencies

The chances of a tooth surviving after an injury depends largely on what is done between the time the injury occurs and the time the patient presents to the dentist.A cut on your lip, cheek or tongue: first rinse out with warm water and salt. If it is a small cut(such as a bite), bleeding will stop...

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4 Dental Tips that will boost your Confidence when Meeting a Client/Attending an interview

When you are meeting a client for the first time or attending an interview, you certainly want to leave a good impression about yourself. You will need to pay good attention to your mouth and teeth if you don't want your client covering his/her nose or keeping some distance between you.TipsBrush your...

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RCT: An Alternative to Removing your Tooth

RCT- Root Canal Treatment/Root Canal Therapy A root canal is simply a treatment done on an infected or damaged tooth. It is usually done to save the tooth rather than removing it. What is a Canal? Each tooth consists of a compartment known as the 'power house' of the tooth. It houses the nerves...

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What It Means To Have an Extra Tooth

A person is said to have an extra tooth if the tooth is an addition to the normal series of teeth. Your dentist may refer to the word 'supernumerary' it simply means extra tooth.Types of Extra TeethMesiodens: an extra tooth located in the middle of the two front teeth in the upper jaw. Paramolar...

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How do you handle getting a Tooth extracted(removed)?

TipsBe relaxed: there is need for you to keep calm. Inform your Dentist of any Medical condition: It is important you inform your dentist of your medical history such as: hypertension, diabetes, asthma etc. Also inform him/her of any drug allergies or medication you might be using presently....

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Brushing too hard can make your Teeth go from White to Yellow

In order to achieve whiter teeth, a number of people think they are not brushing hard enough hence, they apply so much force while brushing their teeth and make use of very hard toothbrushes.The enamel which is the outer layer of the tooth is usually light yellow to grayish white in colour while that...

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Do you know that Chewing Gum is good for your Teeth?

Yes chewing gum is a healthy habit that is good for your teeth. But before you start chewing just any gum, let me state here that dentists only recommend chewing 'Sugarless' gum.Sugarless/sugar free gum are chewing gums that do not contain sugar which causes tooth decay. They contain sweeteners such...

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