Archive for April 2013
Socket preservation after extraction to make implant placement easier in future
With the advancement in dentistry, implants have replaced almost all restorations as the ultimate restoration of missing teeth. Implants are dependent on the process of Osseo integration which involves a structural and functional connection between the healthy alveolar bone and bio-compatible titanium based or zirconia implant. Dental implants placement requires sufficient amount of bone to…
Read MoreSelecting The Correct Toothpaste
Dentistry is overwhelmingly commercialized in the present times. Whenever you visit a grocery or a general store in need of toothpaste for cleaning your teeth, choice seems to be very difficult due to the variety of brands and products available there. The best toothpaste for you is the one which can fulfill the requirement of…
Read MoreVideo: No Excuses Not to Brush…Even If Your In Space
People always seem to make excuses for not brushing their teeth! Well that is not the case with astronauts. Deb found this video on YouTube; its very interesting and entertaining. Its also interesting to note that Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to go up to Space. The Canadian Space Agency has all sorts of…
Read MoreOral Hygiene Tips on the Go (Travel)
Oral hygiene maintenance is an essential part of your overall well-being. Oral cavity is the gateway to everything you eat, drink or take in your everyday life. During travelling, proper oral hygiene care becomes much more important. Chances of dental plaque retention and halitosis increase during a journey. We advise you to make certain things…
Read MoreReplace Composite Buildup with Porcelain Crowns
I am so happy for this patient of mine. She HATED her front teeth. They had old composite bonding that was discoloured and staining. She wanted to replace them with new composite buildups but they would end up stained again and the teeth would not shine like natural teeth. I recommended Porcelain crowns for her…and 2 appointments…
Read MoreLive singing at Summerlea Dental
I was doing a root canal on a patient and all of a sudden I could hear live music! My receptionist filmed it on her iPhone since I was busy. These guys sound great and the patients in the waiting room loved it! They are raising money for a charity that helps feed, clothe, shelter…
Read MoreFour Astonishing Substitutes for Oral Hygiene Products Used Around the World
1) Crushed Bones and Oyster Shells as Toothpaste – At the time of the Greek and Roman civilizations, Colgate and Crest weren’t around. But, the Greeks and Romans were still very concerned about oral hygiene, so they went ahead and invented their own toothpaste. They knew that a toothpaste had to be abrasive to get any…
Read More