Prevention

Have you noticed small, dark, triangular gaps between your teeth near the gumline? Perhaps they have appeared after braces, become more noticeable as your gums have changed, or started trapping food whenever you eat. These spaces are commonly called black triangles between teeth. In dentistry, they are known as open gingival embrasures and usually occur...

Have you noticed that your back teeth no longer touch when you bite down after getting braces? Perhaps your front teeth meet first, chewing feels awkward, or food seems harder to break down than it was before orthodontic treatment. Back teeth not touching with braces can be a temporary effect of orthodontic treatment, particularly when...

A dental implant can look completely normal from the outside while disease is developing around it. You may notice bleeding when brushing. Your gum may look swollen or red. Food may start collecting around the implant. There may be an unpleasant taste or occasional discharge. Sometimes, however, there may be very few symptoms at all....

You brush your teeth every day, but you may still notice a sticky film on your teeth or a hard yellowish deposit near the gumline. Is it plaque? Is it tartar? And why does the distinction matter? Plaque and tartar are related, but they are not the same thing. Plaque is a soft, sticky microbial...

A permanent adult tooth should not normally feel loose. If you can move one of your adult teeth with your tongue or finger, notice that it feels different when you bite, or suddenly feel that a tooth is not as stable as it used to be, don’t ignore it. A loose adult tooth can have...

You finally finished orthodontic treatment. Your braces came off, your teeth looked straight, and your smile had changed. Then, months or years later, you notice something different. A front tooth looks slightly rotated. A small gap has appeared. Your lower teeth seem more crowded than before. Your retainer no longer feels comfortable. This can be...

A missing tooth does not automatically mean you are ready for a dental implant. Before recommending an implant, a dentist has to determine whether your mouth, the proposed implant site, your general health and your ability to maintain the result make implant treatment appropriate. The assessment is not based on one X-ray or one medical...

A smile makeover is not simply about making your teeth whiter. For some people, the concern is the shape of their teeth. For others, it may be small gaps, chipped edges, uneven tooth lengths, worn teeth, discolouration, or a smile that feels disproportionate to the rest of their face. This is where dental veneers can...

Healthy teeth depend on much more than regular brushing and flossing. While good oral hygiene is essential, your teeth and gums also rely on a steady supply of vitamins and minerals to remain strong, repair damaged tissues, and fight infection. When your body lacks important nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B12,...

Missing teeth can affect much more than your smile. They can make eating difficult, alter the way you speak, reduce your confidence, and even lead to gradual bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants are widely regarded as one of the most reliable and natural-looking solutions for replacing missing teeth because they function much like...

Bad breath that keeps coming back can be frustrating and embarrassing, especially when you brush your teeth regularly and still notice an unpleasant smell. If mouthwash, mints, or frequent brushing only provide temporary relief, it usually means the underlying cause of the bad breath has not been addressed. Persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis,...

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems worldwide, yet one question continues to confuse many people: Can cavities heal naturally? The answer is yes—but only in the very earliest stage of tooth decay. Before a cavity becomes an actual hole in the tooth, the enamel can sometimes repair itself through a natural...