Does Tooth Whitening Make Teeth Weak?
We’ve all heard people saying that whitening is bad for your teeth, but is there any truth to it? It seems you only have to mention tooth whitening and someone (who seems to always work in a non-dental or non-scientific field), will assert that it’s bad for teeth, makes them weak, causes cavities, or that […]
What is Bruxism?
Do You Grind Your Teeth? What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the unconscious grinding, clenching or gnashing of the teeth, typically at night. There are two types; awake bruxism and the more common and typically more severe sleep bruxism. Sleep bruxism is typically more severe the force generated has profound effect on the teeth, TMJ and […]
Is Botox for Me?
We get many questions about Botox™ treatments at the office, so I thought it may be helpful to answer some common questions and to perhaps dispel some common misconceptions that many people have. Botox Cosmetic has been used since the 1980’s to successfully treat muscle disorders of the eye (1). Soon after, plastic surgeons began […]
What is a Crown and do I Really Need One?
You’ve likely heard of dental crowns, but what are they and do I really need one?
Help! I’ve Chipped My Tooth!
Chipping a tooth can be a painful and frightening experience. Here we take a look at type of damage and how we can fix them.
Toothpaste is Toothpaste, Right?
Why are there so many different toothpastes? Taking a look along the aisles at the supermarket and you’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s a special toothpaste for just about everybody. This is all a little odd considering that toothpaste really isn’t much more effective than simply using a toothbrush alone – the mechanical brushing […]
Straight Talk on Tooth Alignment
What are clear aligners? Do they really work? What does it involve?