[caption id="attachment_3651" align="alignright" width="300"] iStock.com/Deagreez[/caption] When it comes to treating potential dental health problems, dentists for the most part prefer to do everything in their power to preserve the natural tooth structure as much as possible. Teeth endure a lot of natural wear and tear over the years from biting down on hard foods, exposure…
Read moreThe 8 Worst Foods That Can Damage Your Teeth
[caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignright" width="300"] iStock.com/VladimirFLoyd[/caption] You’re probably already aware that your diet affects your oral health just as much as it does the rest of your body. But did you know that specific foods can actually damage your teeth far more than others? Certain chemical compounds, ingredients and consistencies found in these foods have been…
Read moreRoot Canal Myths Debunked: Why Getting a Root Canal Isn’t as Scary as You Think
[caption id="attachment_3635" align="alignright" width="300"] iStock.com/macniak[/caption] For many dentophobes (people who experience an irrational fear or anxiety when visiting the dentist), getting a root canal is their absolute worst nightmare. And it doesn’t help that there are a lot of negative depictions of root canal treatments and what they entail. Most of these root canal myths…
Read moreWhat Is an Underbite? Causes, Complications, and Treatments to Correct Your Class III Malocclusion
Underbites are a fairly common dental condition that occur in about 5-10% of the North American population. Despite its commonality however, it’s still important to seek out proper underbite treatment to prevent the condition from causing you pain, discomfort or other related symptoms later on in life. Even the most minor underbites have the potential…
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