What Are Dental Crowns?
Many people have heard of dental crowns, but not many people know what they actually are – and what they do. Interestingly, dental crowns play an important role in securing a tooth that is at risk of breaking, and they…
What Is A Cavity?
From the moment we start visiting the dentist, the goal is clear… Avoid cavities. But what actually causes cavities? Is it simply sugar, or is there more to the story? In this installment of #AskDrCurrie, we uncover everything you need…
Is Dentistry Safe For Pregnant Women?
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time in a woman’s life. However, that doesn’t mean that you should neglect your oral health. Dentistry is safe for pregnant women, although there are some things to consider when it comes to carrying a…
8 Ways To Stop Clenching Your Jaw
Clenching your jaw is a common condition associated with teeth grinding, and is medically known as bruxism. This condition typically occurs at night. While it can cause little to no harm if you experience bruxism occasionally, more prolonged jaw clenching…
Common Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy
Pregnancy has an impact on a woman’s body in multiple ways. As hormones change during pregnancy, there can be increased risks to your oral health. It is important to maintain a healthy mouth during your pregnancy to decrease any risks…
5 Ways to Help Your Child Love the Dentist
Going to the dentist for the first time doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience for a child. To help your child love the dentist try these five tips.
After Care Tips for Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to erupt through the gums. In some cases, a wisdom tooth can become stuck below the surface of your gums, causing it to grow at an angle with complications. If…
Easy Tips To Eat With New Dentures
If you have lost some or all of your teeth, wearing a partial or full denture allows you to maintain a pleasant appearance and satisfactorily chew your food. But since artificial teeth are not a substitute for your natural teeth,…
Can Smoking Lead to Dental Implant Failure?
It should come as little surprise that smoking is associated with a wide range of health issues. Lung disease, cancer, heart disease, and a general increased risk of infection are all connected to smoking. The health concerns connected to smoking…
Five Tips To Make A Kid’s Trip To The Dentist Pleasant
It’s a process many parents find similar to pulling teeth – taking their child on a trip to the dentist’s chair. Unfortunately, many youngsters seem to have a fear of going to the dentist. Whether this is a natural worry…
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