What It Is A mouth guard is a protective dental appliance worn over the teeth to prevent injury or damage during physical activity or while sleeping. Mouth guards can be used for sports protection, nighttime teeth grinding, or TMJ management. They come in three main types: How It’s Used Cleaning and Storage: Why It’s Used […]
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Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque and calculus (also known as tartar) will build up on your teeth. A scale and polish is a professional clean carried out by a dentist or hygienist to remove this plaque and calculus. We use special instruments to clean the gum line around the front and back of your teeth and polish all
A bite plate is a removable dental appliance made from acrylic or a dual laminated material which is hard on the outside, and softer on the inside. It is used to protect the teeth and jaw joints from damage due to clenching and grinding (bruxism) unconsciously. The plate covers all the teeth.It is typically worn
You encourage your kids to brush and floss their teeth well every day – but do you know what else you can do to keep their little chompers strong and healthy? Here at Wiggly Teeth we see lots of children with cavities (in fact, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world). But simply adding regular fluoride
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X-rays are an important part of dental care treatments. They are diagnostic tools that help the dentist detect potential oral care problems in a patient’s mouth before it develops into a major problem. The energy from X-rays passes through soft tissue and is absorbed by the dense tissue. Teeth are very dense, this makes them absorb x-rays, while it passes
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Diagnosis is a process by which the dentist distinguishes one disease from another, differentiates between normal and abnormal and formulates an appropriate treatment plan. Digital X-Rays Caries Scan (A small pen-like device that can detect superficial decay without X-rays)
What It Is Preventative dentistry focuses on maintaining oral health and avoiding dental problems before they start. It includes routine care, cleanings, screenings, and protective treatments to keep teeth and gums healthy throughout life. These services are especially important for children, helping form good habits early, but they’re essential for adults too. Diagnostic Services: X-Rays
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Every parent has a story to tell whenever they need to bring their children to the dentist. Almost, if not all, kids would do everything in their power to resist their parents when they need to visit a dentist. As a result, tempers will flare and you will have to deal with unruly children for a
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Elmo is joined by families and some of his celebrity friends including Bruno Mars, David Hyde Pierce, Nicole Kidman, Amy Ryan, Wendy Williams, Jay Sean, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber as he sings a song about the importance of brushing your teeth as part of Sesame Street’s newest oral health initiative Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
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