What do Dental Cavities look like, and When to see a Dentist?

What do Dental Cavities look like, and When to see a Dentist?

You never want to hear a dentist say that you have a cavity. A cavity is essentially a hole in one of your teeth, caused by decay that happens over time. You might not even know you have a cavity until certain symptoms become impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, once...
What are Porcelain Veneers?

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-coloured shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They are permanently bonded to your teeth. Porcelain veneers can be used to treat a number of different cosmetic concerns, including chipped,...
Bad Breath Under Your Mask: What Are The Causes?

Bad Breath Under Your Mask: What Are The Causes?

Do you get bad breath under your face mask? Don’t blame it on the mask. The stench of your “mask breath” actually reveals an existing oral health problem. Your saliva and the moisture in your breath collect in the mask’s fibres, and there’s simply no getting away from...
Dental Implants – What are the Procedures Involved?

Dental Implants – What are the Procedures Involved?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jawbone. Over the course of several months, the bone surrounding the implant grows, holding it securely in place. Replacement teeth are then attached with a metal connector to the implant,...
Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: Does It Work?

Teeth Whitening Toothpaste: Does It Work?

Teeth whitening toothpaste may help remove surface stains on your teeth. Some of them contain charcoal which is mildly abrasive and is also able to absorb surface stains to some degree. There is no evidence, though, that teeth whitening toothpaste has any effect on...