by Trevor Smith Dental | Nov 21, 2018 | Dental Care
Cavities can be the beginning of a range of dental conditions including tooth decay and gum disease. They also result in a patient needing a filling or a dental crown. Practicing good oral hygiene greatly lowers your risk of developing cavities, but there are many...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Nov 14, 2018 | Dental Care
Dental fillings are one of the most common dental procedures. Since many people require dental fillings, dentists and scientists have come up with many different ways to fix a cavity or crack. Here is a list of fillings that are available today. Mercury/ Silver...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Nov 7, 2018 | Dental Care
People generally tend to have a range of emotions about visiting the dentist. Some may be happy because they are going to get their braces taken off. Others may be nervous, anxious or afraid, because they do not know what to expect. Individuals may feel angry or...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Oct 30, 2018 | Dental Care
Have you ever been on a flight, and along with the normal headache or pain in your ears, you experience a toothache? Well, for the same reason your ears hurt and pop, the pressure from the change in altitude places pressure on your teeth. However, the change in...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Oct 27, 2018 | Dental Care
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and although the month is nearly over, it is never too late to reevaluate your dental hygiene habits. Most people do not have the time or energy to spend a long time on their dental hygiene in the mornings. However, you can...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Oct 15, 2018 | Dental Care
No matter how hard you try, without professional treatment, you can’t seem to keep your teeth looking white. This could be because the food and beverages you consume on a daily basis are staining your teeth. Below are the top 13 items that stain our teeth. Avoiding or...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Oct 8, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Care
One of this year’s biggest trends in ‘at home’ teeth whitening has to be activated charcoal. This product is simply charcoal that has been treated by heat or other methods to increase its powers of absorption. Brushing your teeth with the activated charcoal is...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Oct 2, 2018 | Dental Care
Root canal treatment is a procedure to relieve pain and restore your teeth. An inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth causes the inner pulp/ soft tissue of a tooth to decay. This results in severe toothache, and if left untreated, the loss of a tooth. The...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Sep 27, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers and dental bonding are two cosmetic dental procedures that can transform your smile. Although both procedures may seem to be achieving similar results, it is important to understanding what each treatment entails, and its advantages and...
by Trevor Smith Dental | Sep 20, 2018 | Dental Care
E-cigarettes and vaping have been hailed to be the safer and healthier alternative to smoking. However, vaping still poses as much of a risk to your oral health as smoking does. Vaping and its Effect on Teeth and Gums Vaping still brings users into contact with...
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