Silver fillings are a common procedure used in dentistry to restore teeth that are damaged by decay. These silver fillings are made out of a mixture of metals, including liquid mercury and a powdered metal alloy. The metal alloy contains significant amounts of silver, tin, and copper, and a smaller amount of zinc and/or other trace metals. Why might you... read more »
Dry socket is a painful condition after wisdom tooth surgery where the blood clot that protects the exposed bone and nerves is dislodged or dissolves too early, leaving the area vulnerable and delaying healing. Dry socket happens within the first few days after the wisdom tooth surgery has happend due to failure of the blood clot to form. If you... read more »
Smoking is a major cause of gum disease because it weakens the immune system, reduces blood flow to the gums, promotes plaque and tartar buildup, and masks early symptoms like bleeding and swelling. This makes smokers more vulnerable to developing severe gum diseases and makes treatments less effective. How Smoking Harms Gums: - Nicotine and other chemicals in tobacco products... read more »
To avoid negative effects from a baby's bottle like baby bottle tooth decay you should, clean their teeth and gums daily, avoid sugary liquids, avoid using the baby's bottle for too long and transtion to a cup by age one. Prevent feeding problems by using a comfortable position and taking breaks for burping. Always use clean bottles and equimpment to... read more »
Their are two main categories of dentures, complete dentures and partial denturs. Complete dentures are used to replace all the teeth in an arch whereas partial dentures are used to replace only one or a couple missing teeth to fill in gaps. The diffent types of dentures are, removable, fixed, immediate dentures or overdentures. Removable dentures are attached using full... read more »
Laughing gas is a safe and effective sedative that provides mild to modeate pain and anxiety relief, used in scarborough dental procedures. Delivered through a nosepiece, the gas allows the patient to remain conscious and aware but fosters a sense of calmness and relaxtion to make treatments like fillings or extractions more manageable, especially for those with dental anxiety or... read more »
Here at Smile Team Dental we get many patients that are wondering how to improve the sensitivity of their teeth. There are many things you can do to stop the sensitivity starting with booking a consultation at Smile Team Dental. We can point you in the right direction by telling you what you should be consuming and what you shoudn't.... read more »
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells of porcelain or composite resin that are permanently bonded to the front surface of your teeth to improve their apperance. You might want veneers to make your teeth look more pleasent or for functional issues like chips, cracks and gaps between teeth. Veneers provide a longterm soloution for a brighter smile by covering imperfections. Veneers... read more »
Why you should avoid crunchy foods while you have braces You should avoid crunchy foods with braces to prevent damaging or dislodging the brackets and wires. Biting into hard, crunchy foods can cause your braces to break, leading to the need for costly and time- consuming repairs. Crunchy foods also tend to get stuck in hard to clean spaces within... read more »
Getting orthodontics changes the oral hygiene methods you should be doing on a daily basis in order to achieve and maintain a healthy smile. It takes time to get used to dental braces or permanent retainers, but it's important to adapt your oral hygiene routine to fit your orthodontics. There are various devices and habits you can develop to ensure... read more »