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Dental care during pregnancy

During pregnancy, dental care may be one of the last things on your mind. However, having a good oral care routine becomes even more important during this period. Hormonal changes throughout this time makes it easier for your teeth to become irritated or inflamed. Due to this there is a higher risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and other issues. It is important to visit the dentist regularly, even when you are pregnant. Leaving oral health problems untreated can be harmful to your overall health, meaning it can have a big impact on the development of your baby too. When booking in to see the dentist, let staff know that you are pregnant. The dentist can help to provide recommendatio

Whitening your teeth at home

We understand that with some of our busy schedules it's hard to find time to book in for our in chair whitening appointments with one of our dentists. That is why our take home whitening kit might just be the perfect solution for you! With this option you are able to control when and where you do your whitening. At our clinic, we aim to make this process as simple and convenient as possible. We use the Pola- Advanced Whitening System. This begins by coming in for a quick consultation with one of our dentists. During this appointment impressions of your teeth will be taken. These will be sent off to a lab to make your custom fit whitening trays. Once the trays are ready, you will be ready to

Are you a mouth breather?

Do you breathe through your mouth? Perhaps your partner or others around you have been the ones to notify you of this habit. Breathing out of your mouth may not seem like a huge problem, but in does raise some concerns in regards to your overall oral health and the facial development of children. For many people it is hard to determine whether or not you are a mouth breather. To help here are some signs that are often caused by breathing through your mouth. These include: Dry Lips Crowded teeth Bad Breath Snoring Sleeping with your mouth open Dry mouth Blocked sinuses Breathing through your mouth causes your it to dry out quicker and leads to a decrease in saliva production. Saliva plays an

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