If you’re tired of your dingy, crooked smile a smile makeover is the perfect solution to boost your confidence and give you a smile you want to share. Two of the most common methods for improving your smile are porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. When considering veneers and/or porcelain crowns, make sure to ask yourself these four questions.
Which Problems and Teeth Are You Trying to Fix?
First, consider what oral problems you want to fix.…
Approximately 70 percent of Canadians will deal with some form of gum disease during their lifetimes. If left untreated, a serious form of gum disorder, known as periodontal disease, can lead to a myriad of oral health problems. In some patients, periodontal disease even leads to bone loss. If you’ve suffered bone loss due to this condition, consider the following 2 surgical options.
Bone Grafting
Periodontal disease is a serious gum inflammation that is caused from an overload of bacteria in the mouth.…
Gum disease can not only be an embarrassing nuisance, but it can also cause serious health problems. Gum disease is a blanket term that covers any disease that affects the gums, and there are a number of risk factors that might make you more susceptible to gum disease.
Medications
Certain medicines can cause the mouth to produce less saliva as a side effect. Antihistamines are a common over-the-counter medication that are well-known for causing salvia production to slow.…
