Dentist Journal

It’s not only kids who lose teeth! Adults too can lose teeth, in all manner of ways. Today we take a look at the leading causes of tooth loss among adults and what can be done to prevent them. Taking care of your teeth is a priority throughout life. After all, we only all ever […]

We all know one thing about Easter: it’s choc full of chocolate. And what is chocolate full of? Sugar! Sugar is enemy number one when it comes to children’s teeth. An excess of sugar can cause cavities, especially in little ones’ teeth as they are still developing. How do we stop the rot over Easter? […]

Ever look into the mirror or photos of yourself smiling and think, “I am all gums!!”? This is what is commonly known as a gummy smile, and it afflicts a large number of people. Now while sometimes a gummy smile can get less noticeable as the years roll on, for some people, the look is […]

Did you know: One of the most frequent excuses patients use for not flossing their teeth is bleeding gums? Patients sometimes assume by avoiding areas that are bleeding, then they are allowing their gums to heal. However, bleeding gums is one of the first early warning signs that something more sinister, like gingivitis or periodontitis, […]

Many people feel self conscious about their teeth for various reasons, be it because they are yellowing, because they are crooked, or yes, because they have gaps. Whether you’ve got a conspicuous gap between your two front teeth or you’re gappy in multiple places, if you feel like you want to hide your teeth in […]

Winter is often the time to explore decadent, tasty foods, but it can also present a host of potential issues for your teeth. One of the main dental complaints patients come to us with is painful sensitivity – where rapid temperature changes brought on by the sip of a hot or chilled drink can send […]