Your Dentist In Barrie

A retainer is typically provided to patients who have completed orthodontic treatment. Why? Because it helps ensure that your beautiful new smile remains nice and straight. Taking care of your retainer is important because a clean device contributes to a clean, healthy mouth. Some simple ways to look after your retainer are:

• Wash it regularly! Scrub it with water and a soft toothbrush after using it.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Keep it away from sources of heat, as it can cause your device to melt or warp so that it doesn’t fit you properly anymore.
• Don’t wrap your retainer in a napkin! This makes it way too easy to lose.
• If it’s damaged, have it replaced.

Technically, there is no “best” or perfect dental treatment; it depends on your needs and what your dentist recommends. A dental bridge and dental implants are two different ways to restore your smile if you’re missing teeth. Each device is customized to fit you exactly.

A dental bridge is a good choice to consider if you’re missing multiple teeth; an implant is a great option if you’re missing one or a couple of teeth. However, regarding the latter, you do need to have a strong jawbone for the implants to be installed. Finally, although dental implants are considered a permeant solution, they can be quite costly.

Talk to your dentist to learn more about each treatment.

Flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth; in fact, it should be done daily. Ideally, you should floss your teeth after each meal, but, if that’s not possible, flossing before bed is the best way to go. This ensures that any bacteria and debris don’t sit in between your teeth and along your gum line overnight. As result, it reduces the potential for cavities and gingivitis to form.

Simply put, flossing allows us to clean out spaces in our mouths that we can’t access with a toothbrush.

Undergoing orthodontic treatment is often a bit milestone in a kid’s life. If you’re uncertain as to whether your child needs braces, here are some signs to keep an eye out for:

• Their teeth are crooked.
• They have difficulty speaking. An unaligned jaw can cause you to slur or have trouble pronouncing certain words, such as those that contain an ’s’ or ‘r’ sound.
• If they’re losing baby teeth later. On average, children should have lost all their baby teeth before they hit the age of 12. If this isn’t the case, talk to your orthodontist.
• They have problems biting and chewing food.
• Your dentist recommends it.

No. Teeth whitening is a temporary cosmetic procedure. If it’s professionally done, your treatment can last for several months. Brushing and flossing regularly, not smoking, and avoiding food and drink that can stain your teeth will help keep your smile looking bright. In comparison, at-home treatments typically take longer to provide results and last for a shorter time. No matter which avenue you decide to travel down, you’ll eventually need to receive the treatment again in the future.

With all that said, it’s important to remember that applying too much bleach to your teeth can severely erode your enamel.