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Fillings

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February 23rd, 2012

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Why would I need a filling?
A filling is required when there is a cavity (hole) in the tooth. A hole can occur for several reasons.
1) Decay- when sugars and/ or acid have been allowed to build up and attack the enamel of the teeth
2) Abrasion- when the a specific area of the tooth has been worn away
3) Erosion- when the enamel has begun to dissolve due to the direct effects of acid on the tooth. This can be seen for example if you consistently eat lots of citrus fruits or suffer with stomach acid reflux.

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A Bright, White Smile is an Asset for Anybody

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Feb 18, 2012

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A bright, white smile is an asset for anybody, professionally and personally. White teeth are associated with youth, as well as cleanliness and health.
You may have noticed as you get older that your teeth have changed colour; they lose some of their whiteness and started to take on a more yellow/ brown or grey colour. This is normal and comes with aging, as the tooth enamel becomes worn and less translucent due to tiny micro-cracks and the dentine inside the tooth becomes thicker and darker.
Dental whitening (or ‘bleaching’) is a cosmetic procedure which uses hydrogen peroxide to change the colour of teeth and help return you to a whiter smile.

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Common Dental Problems

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I have tooth ache. Why?
Toothache can be due to a cavity, tooth sensitivity, gum disease, an infection at the end of the root or a fractured tooth. These different problems often have different symptoms and each require treatment in the appropriate way.

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Good Dental Care from Day One- Caring for your Baby’s Teeth

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February 4, 2012
shutterstock_83828884 (568 x 600)One of the key points of healthy teeth is getting into good habits early. This way children will grow up always following the basic steps of good dental care and seeing their parents and siblings all following the same good practices.

It’s important to know that if you follow the correct steps, dental disease is largely preventable. And preventing dental disease means preventing dental pain, complex dental procedures or potential tooth loss for your child.

So, lets start at the beginning…..

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