Welcome to the Amazing Smiles dental blog, your go-to resource for oral health information, dental care tips, and your overall well-being.
Vaping, using electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, has gained popularity recently. However, it is important to know its potential effects on oral health. Several studies have indicated that vaping can have adverse consequences for oral health.
Flossing is a critical component of dental hygiene beyond just polishing your smile. This simple yet essential practice offers many benefits that contribute significantly to oral health and, by extension, overall health.
Hard toothbrushing can have negative effects on dental health. Brushing your teeth too vigorously or using a toothbrush with hard bristles can lead to several issues. Done frequently, it can negatively affect your teeth and gums.
Depending upon which tooth is lost, either through a dental extraction or accidental impact, missing teeth can affect your confidence and how you eat. This is particularly relevant in those with several missing teeth. As a result of the empty gap left by a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth may al...
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a common condition affecting the gums and surrounding structures that support the teeth. Periodontitis progresses through various stages, each with symptoms and implications for oral health.
Brushing your teeth with abrasive toothpaste helps remove bacteria, plaque and stains. Unfortunately, if abrasive levels of toothpaste are high, it may also wear out the natural enamel of your teeth. Over time, this can lead to long-term damage to teeth, such as enamel erosion.
Rubber bands, also known as elastics, play a pivotal role in orthodontics, a dental specialty that addresses diagnosing, preventing, and correcting malpositioned teeth and jaws. These small but mighty tools are integral to many orthodontic treatment plans, offering patients functional and aesthetic ...
Tongue ulcers, often called canker sores or aphthous ulcers, are common oral conditions that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful sores appear on the tongue or elsewhere in the mouth. They are usually round or oval, with a white or yellowish centre and a red border. While uncomfor...
Malocclusion refers to the misalignment or improper positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed. It is a term used to describe various types of dental and skeletal irregularities that can affect the bite and appearance of the teeth. Malocclusion can manifest in different ways, such as overcrow...
