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Allergies and Tooth Pain: Can Allergies Really Give You Toothache?
Are those facial aches your sinuses or a dental issue? Allergies are the bugbear of many people, hitting every year during pollen season or coming up through unexpected contact with an allergen. If you suffer from frequent allergic reactions, pain in your face and jaw is probably a constant issue – but how can you tell whether…
Selfie Smile Dental Tips: Having a Great Smile for Photos
How to Get that Selfie-ready Smile for a Perfect Photo In many ways, the social conventions for photos are an oddity. In one sense, the person being photographed wants to smile – presenting the best version of themselves for the lens. In another sense, though, it’s the last thing the person wants to do, feeling self-conscious and…
Tooth Friendly Party Foods: Recipes and Tips from Your Dentist
Party Foods For the Best Teethy Christmas The “silly season” is just around the corner… that means gifts, friends and parties. Fruit mince pies. Gingerbread. A nice glass of eggnog – with or without the brandy. For many, these are essentials during the end-of-year holiday season. If you’re concerned about your oral health during Christmas, though,…
Are At Home Teeth Aligners Safe?
We’ve all seen them advertised on our social media newsfeeds & TV: the latest herbal tea to rid your body of toxins you never knew you had; pills or powders that will make your hair and/or skin glow like a Kardashian; milkshakes that will have you looking like a fitness supermodel within weeks (no exercise…
How safe is Home Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening makes teeth appear whiter, stain-free and makes the smile more aesthetically pleasing and is one of the safest and most popular procedures in dentistry. Hydrogen peroxide (in the active gel) is actually produced naturally in the body in small amounts. It’s effects on the body have been studied for many years and considered…
