Dental Care & Tips
Dental Care Tips from your local Berwick Dental Clinic.
How To Cope With Your Fear Of The Dentist - Going to the dentist can be a daunting experience. You might’ve developed a fear as a child, or maybe you’ve had a bad experience and never shaken off the feeling. You might’ve even just watched a movie or TV show that depicts fictional dentists in a negative light. Either way, the reality is that there …
Am I Too Old For Braces? - No matter you’re age, everyone wants an attractive and healthy-looking smile. But if you’re unsatisfied with the current appearance of your teeth and are of an older vintage, are braces the right choice? Well, keep reading, as we discuss in this week’s blog whether or not there is an age limit for braces. How do braces work? Braces correct …
Our Guide To Caring For Braces - Living with braces is not an easy thing to adjust to at first. A lot of foods you may have enjoyed prior to having braces are suddenly not edible anymore because they could cause more damage. At our Berwick dental clinic, we want to make sure you have the best experience possible whilst wearing braces, …
FAQs About Cosmetic Dentistry - You may have heard the term cosmetic dentistry being used before and wondered what exactly it means. Well, wonder no longer. Our Berwick cosmetic dentistry experts have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that will satisfy all the queries you may have on the matter and teach you some things you might not have …
Why Is My Mouth Dry? - One of the worst feelings you can have is a dry mouth. It hurts when you swallow, and it can just generally be quite an uncomfortable feeling. The reasons for a dry mouth can vary quite drastically. Some of these reasons can be quite simple and easy to fix – whereas other times the symptoms may …
7 Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect Your Oral Health - Habits and lifestyle factors can distract us from taking care of our oral health. At the end of the day, we all want a stunning and healthy smile. Sometimes it’s just hard to know what’s the truth with so much informing flying around. Don’t let it overwhelm you! We are going to set the record …
7 Dentist-Approved Tips For Taking Care Of Your Teeth At Home - While bi-annual check-ups with your dentist are very important for your dental health, it is your home routine that will determine how well you are able to maintain your oral hygiene. However, taking care of your teeth at home can prove to be quite challenging. It is fairly common for patients at our dentist in …
3 Common Dentist Myths Debunked - Oral health is so incredibly important, but one of the most integral components of maintaining your health is through going to the dentist- and yet so many of us fear dental trips. At Eden Rise Dental, we decided to uncover the truth. So let’s get down to the bottom of this: why do so many …
Are Sports Mouthguards Necessary? - In short, yes. Mouthguards play a crucial role in preventing some of the most common dental injuries including broken jaws, fractured teeth, cut lips and tongues and tooth loss. This week, we take a look at why mouthguards are so important to wear during organised sports. How do they work? Mouthguards primarily work by absorbing …
3 Easy Ways To “Dental Detox” - We may not be able to see or feel it, but our mouths are constantly buzzing with bacteria, both good and bad. For this reason, it’s really important to maintain good oral health by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. But there are other ways to go about ensuring your pearly whites receive the …
Aftercare Tips for Dental Surgery - There are several reasons why you may require dental surgery, including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, tooth extraction and certain gum treatments, and no matter which treatment you undergo, it’s important to implement proper aftercare. By following these aftercare tips, you’ll be on your way to a speedy recovery. Take pain killers correctly After major dental surgery, …
All About Dental X-Rays - Dental x-rays are an integral part of your dental checkups that occur twice a year. Yet, it can be a little intimidating to have one taken when you’re not exactly sure what’s going on. With your dentist out of the room, the whole experience might feel a little uncomfortable – not to mention plain weird. …
Fluoride. What exactly is it? - You may have heard the term fluoride being used before, especially when it comes to dental products, but what actually is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is generally found in natural bodies of water, plants and rocks around the world. It is the combination of fluorine with another substance such as calcium …
A Comprehensive Guide To Partial Dentures - We’ve discussed dentures before in a past blog, but today the experts at our Berwick dental clinic will be diving into partial dentures exclusively and exploring everything there is to know about them. Just like any artificial change to your mouth, partial dentures can take a bit of time to get used to – in …
Why Do Children Grind Their Teeth? (And How To Prevent It) - Teeth grinding is, unfortunately, a sound that a lot of parents may be familiar with. A lot of parents worry about their children as soon as they start to notice their teeth grinding regularly. This mainly occurs whilst they sleep but is also known to happen whilst they’re conscious. Bruxism is the medical term for the …