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Booking my dentist by smartphone app

I love that my family dentist is tech-savvy. It's so easy to book a dentist on his smartphone app if I have a tooth problem or if anyone in my family needs emergency problems (I can choose either my normal dentist or another dentist in his practise depending on availability). He also has some great cameras so that we can see exactly what is going on during treatment. I prefer not to see this, but my kids love to be able to see the dentist using his specialised tools to clean and repair their teeth. This blog has some tips on finding a tech-savvy dentist to help give your family the best possible dental care.

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Booking my dentist by smartphone app

2018

What to Expect After Having Your Wisdom Tooth Removed
Before having your wisdom teeth extracted, ask your dentist all the questions you may have so that you are fully aware of what the procedure entails and what you will expect. If you have not visited your dentist yet, note a few things you may experience after your wisdom teeth are extracted. Bleeding Bleeding is common after the procedure. Your dentist will provide a soft gauze for you to bite on for a specified duration of time.

How to Choose a Toothpaste
From whitening to tartar control, sensitive to fluoride-free: the number of toothpastes available today can seem overwhelming. If you don't know which to choose, this information can help you figure out which option is best for you and your family. Fluoride or No Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and therefore reduces the risk of cavities and tooth decay. Dentists recommend that all adults and children over six use fluoride toothpaste to keep their teeth strong and healthy.

Make Your Dentist's Office the Least Feared Dentist's Office With These Easy Tips
Many people have grown up dreading visiting the dentist's office. People may fear the office because of the reclining nature of the dentist's chair or the idea of the dentist drilling into their teeth. Regardless of the reason why people fear the dentist's office, no one can deny that dentists provide a critical service to society. When you are a dentist in private practice, you need to make sure you attract customers for your business to not only last but to also grow.

Are Braces Making Your Daughter's Gums Inflamed?
While most children get through getting braces without any problems, others do have blips along the way. If your daughter suddenly announces that her gums have become red and sore after she's worn braces for a while, then you need to work out why. Sometimes, this is down to the braces; other times there may a different cause.  How can you work out what is happening? Hormonal Issues The age and life-stage of your daughter may play a part in her gum inflammation.

Finding the Best Dentist for a Child with Autism
Children with autism require a degree of familiarity and comfort with those in their life. As the parent of a child with autism, you would be aware of this need for familiarity when it comes to teachers, caretakers, and medical professionals who might need to examine your child. Medical examinations can be problematic, and the sheer act of visiting a doctor's office or dental clinic can sometimes simply result in too much stimulation—leading to stress and fear.

For the Sake of Your Teeth: Why You Should Think Twice Before Biting Your Nails
Nail biting seems so harmless and not a single soul that engages in the act ever thinks that the habit has any side effects. Studies, though, beg to differ. Research findings published in the journal Dentistry suggest that people who bite their nails or clench their teeth are at a greater risk of succumbing to bruxism. Bruxism refers to a condition characterized by severe grinding of teeth and often leads to facial pain, headache, tooth sensitivity and tooth loss.

Two ways to treat tooth discolouration
If your teeth are discoloured, there are several things that you can do to improve their appearance. Read on to learn more. Get a scale-and-polish If you drink several cups of coffee and black tea every day, or if you often indulge in a glass of red wine at the end of the workday, then your tooth discolouration could be the result of these drinking habits. Black tea, coffee and red wine are all loaded with tannins which, whilst not harmful, can turn your teeth an unattractive shade of yellow.

A Denture Sticking Point: How Soon After Extractions Can You Use Denture Adhesive?
When you first begin wearing your immediate dentures, you may find that they don't fit quite as snugly as you'd hoped. If they are a little tight at first, that should change once the swelling goes down. However, in some cases immediate dentures can be a little loose at first. Because of this, you might struggle to keep them in when speaking or eating, for example. However, before you reach for the denture adhesive, you need to make sure that you don't disturb your healing gums.

Insightful Tips on Providing the Best Care for Your Dentures
If you are scouring for an inexpensive way of replacing missing teeth without having to sacrifice the visual appeal of your smile, then dentures will prove to be right up your alley. These tooth replacement options have remained relevant for decades on end, as they are one of the most functional solutions that you could choose without having to worry about burning a hole through your wallet. The main drawback to dentures, however, is that they may not be as durable as other alternatives in the market.

Two tips for those who have recently been fitted with their first pair of dentures
If you have just been fitted with your first set of dentures, here are a couple of tips that you may find helpful. Get damaged components of your dentures repaired promptly Dentures are made from durable materials and as such, can withstand quite a bit of wear and tear without breaking. However, they are not indestructible and may sustain damage if they are dropped onto a very hard surface or if the wearer repeatedly bites down on a particularly solid or chewy piece of food.

Why You Should Get Dental Crowns in One Dental Visit
When a tooth or crown is broken, it causes immense pain, frustration, and sensitivity that prompts one to seek immediate dental services. What adds to the pain and frustration is that one has to wait several weeks and make multiple visits to the dentist to have a restoration made. Same-day dental crowns are a revolution: they help restore teeth function and aesthetics in a single visit. The traditional method of restoring teeth using crowns includes several steps which make it time consuming.

2 Easy-To-Use Products for At-Home Teeth Whitening
Your smile is the most important accessory you can wear, so you will want to keep your teeth as pearly-white as possible. If your teeth are stained or discoloured due to surface stains, teeth whitening is a great way to give your entire smile a much-needed aesthetic makeover.  Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that can be performed at home or in the dental office. If you are looking to whiten your teeth at home, you may want to learn about the various types of home-based teeth whitening products available to you.

Flossing and Fillings: Could Flossing Damage or Dislodge a Filling?
When a patient has a new filling done at the dentist, it generally takes 1-2 days to get used to it. Thereafter, it no longer feels like it doesn't belong. However, if flossing is a part of your dental hygiene routine, you should be careful when flossing near your filling. If you floss incorrectly, or if the floss catches a filling awkwardly, you could end up pulling the filling out.