Feeling anxious at the dentist is a common emotion. I feel anxious when I am a patient at the dental office, even though I am a dentist myself and I know I have nothing to be fearful about.
The emotions that arise, and how we react to different situations are influenced by many factors such as past experiences, our upbringing, general ...
Everything that we eat and drink can have a major effect on our dental health. That is why reducing our consumption of sugary food and drinks can reduce our risk of developing tooth decay.
6 simple tips:
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Replacing a lost tooth isn’t as difficult to manage as it was in the past. Today, there are various options that a person can choose if they happen to lose a tooth due to an accident, dental fractures or tooth decay. Three of the most common solutions that are available are dental implants, dental bridge and dentures. However, the choice ...
A trip to the dentist can be a stressful, or even frightening, experience for some people. Dental anxiety can stem from various reasons; a traumatic experience to the dentist in the past or a psychological condition that triggers a fear response are just some examples of why people dread going to the dentist.
This type of fear isn’t uncommon either. A ...
A bright smile is always refreshing since it exudes self-confidence and happiness. However, there are some who, even though they have healthy teeth and gums, find it hard to smile. There’s just something that prevents them from fully expressing their smiles. It may be due to discoloured, misaligned or missing teeth or something else that they find less than satisfied ...
Even the most diligent of people forget to brush or floss their teeth from time to time. But if you haven’t been getting regular check-ups with your dentist, you’re at risk for some serious dental health issues. You may end up with mouth sores, suffer from inflamed gums, or even lose a tooth due to infection or decay. If you’re ...
In today’s society, many people consider straight teeth to be essential for a beautiful and confident smile. But if you have a misaligned bite or a crooked tooth, it can be hard not to feel self-conscious about how you look. Fortunately, there are quite a number of affordable and effective options available to solve those kinds of dental issues. Braces ...
Sometimes, you can’t help but lose a tooth by accident, no matter how careful you try to be. It could happen on a completely average day, such as by eating hard food or getting hit in the mouth while playing a sport. In many cases, though, most people lose their teeth because they’ve neglected to maintain good oral hygiene. If ...
They say you are what you eat. Are you too sweet?
We are told to eat well but how exactly do we do that? Bombarded with so many different messages, trying to find answers can be simply exhausting.
Fats and calories have been on the radar for some time now but more recently, the spotlight has turned to sugars in our diets ...
In adults, approximately 20% of people will snore at some stage in their lifetime. Snoring itself, apart from the social problems is not a cause for medical concern. However, snoring can be an indicator of a serious underlying condition also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This can happen if there is a collapse of your airway, which interrupts breathing and ...
Both parents and dentists play important roles in making a child’s dental appointment a positive experience.
Keep in mind that it may be perfectly normal for children to be a little anxious or fearful. Some may be afraid of strangers or the unknown, others are afraid they may be harmed. A dentist who treats children will know how to cope with ...
Dental x-rays help dentists diagnose common problems such as cavities, gum disease and infections. X-rays can allow dentists to see inside teeth and also the supporting structures that surround them. Without them, diseases could go unchecked and treatment would begin later, leading to more complications such as pain and the possible loss of teeth.
The X-rays used in dental office emit ...
Christmas is just around the corner and most of us have already begun celebrating the festive season with work functions, family gatherings and various social events. It is not hard during this time of the year to overindulge in cake, chocolate, cocktails and other goodies. Some of us may feel slight guilt about how this may affect our general health ...