Dental Blog

Osteoporosis and Oral Health

Certain medications can influence dental treatment decisions and it’s important to let your dentist know about all the medications that you take.  In the case of antiresorptive agents—medicines that help strengthen bones—these medications have been associated with a rare but serious condition called osteonecrosis (OSS-tee-oh-ne-KRO-sis) of the jaw (ONJ) that can cause severe damage to

Is Water Flossing the Perfect Tool for Better Oral Health?

Good oral health involves more than having a beautiful smile; it is key if we are to enjoy food, feel confident about interacting with others and avoid oral pain. Statistics however show that many Americans could improve in this department. Over 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity, and one in four has

COVID-19: Looking after yourselves and others through better oral hygiene

Maintaining great personal hygiene has never been more important, given the current pandemic situation that many of us across the world find ourselves in. Advice around how to do this is something that we all should take note of. Especially, regular handwashing with soap for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer gel when

Problems with a Wisdom tooth and when you need to remove them

You’ve probably heard someone tell you about getting wisdom teeth removed irrespective of whether you are an adolescent, parent, or grown adult. If your wisdom teeth haven’t been removed yet, you’re probably wondering the following: Do I really need my wisdom tooth removed? Not everyone needs to get their wisdom tooth extracted. There are specific