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Tooth Anatomy: Know More About Your Teeth

The anatomy of the tooth is not complex at all. As a matter of fact, the tooth has only seven major parts namely crown, root, enamel, dentine, pulp, periodontal ligament and cementum; it can be divided into two main parts, which are the crown and the root.

People use their teeth to chew food into small pieces.Teeth also provide shape to your mouth and face and play a significant role in speech. That’s why dental experts strongly encourage everyone to brush and clean their teeth daily and visit their dentist regularly, because at the end of the line, it’s just you

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30/06/2015 Leave a commentGeneral Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, Tooth Enamel ErosionBy Midwest Dentist Team

Tooth Enamel Erosion: 7 Types of Enamel-Eroding Foods

Any acidic food or beverage can contribute to tooth enamel erosion. Also known as acid wear, dental erosion is a common oral condition that causes a tooth enamel loss for adult and baby teeth. At an early stage, enamel damage can be hard to detect; thus it’s important that you have your regular dental checkups so the issue can be spotted and treated early. This allows you to avoid future intensive and lengthy procedures.

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29/06/2015 Leave a commentDental Videos, Dentist Adelaide, Dentist Beverley, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, Tooth Enamel ErosionBy Midwest Dentist Team

Top 5 Tips on How to Prepare for Dental Visits

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24/06/2015 Leave a commentDental Infographic, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive DentistryBy Midwest Dentist Team

Top 3 Ways to Help your Baby with Teething Issues

Teething is an important part of your child’s development. Most infants start developing teeth between four to seven months of age. Generally, children have their complete set of teeth by the age of three. Before their teeth emerge through the gums, some babies may experience the discomforts of teething symptoms while others, fortunately, don’t. However, there are also unusual signs that may go with your baby’s teething symptoms. This includes fever, runny nose, and diarrhea. If your children experience those symptoms, see your physician as soon as possible.

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19/06/2015 Leave a commentDental Treatments, Dental Videos, Dentist Adelaide, Dentist Beverley, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive DentistryBy Midwest Dentist Team

Dry Socket: How to Prevent it and What are the Treatments?

The thought of tooth extraction makes most people, especially those who have dental fear, sit at the edge of their chair. However, after the surgery there comes another discomfort that may develop if you are clueless on how to prevent it. This is called dry socket. Though it is common and preventable, it’s still best not to experience it and smile away the struggle you’ve had after your oral surgery.

It’s normal to feel some discomfort afterward. The pain is mostly endurable and bearable. However, if the pain gets intense for about a week or so, you may be suffering from the symptoms of dry socket. Also referred to as alveolar osteitis, dry socket is a common dental complication that causes pain in your mouth for up to five to six days. This happens when the socket where the tooth is extracted becomes infected, or its blood clot is displaced.

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17/06/2015 Leave a commentGeneral Dentistry, Oral Health, Wisdom Tooth RemovalBy Midwest Dentist Team

How to Properly Maintain your Dental Bonding

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11/06/2015 Leave a commentCosmetic Dentistry, Dental Infographic, General DentistryBy Midwest Dentist Team

Tips for Unexpected Dental Emergency when Travelling

Dental emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. This unexpected event can range from painful toothaches to loosened, broken or knocked-out teeth. So when they happen while you are on a vacation, they can put an obstruction on your plans. Planning ahead will not prevent an emergency but it will sure ease the pain, and being knowledgeable what’s to do in case an unexpected happens is really an edge for you.

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05/06/2015 Leave a commentDental Emergency, Dental Videos, Dentist Adelaide, Dentist Beverley, General Dentistry, Preventive DentistryBy Midwest Dentist Team

The Best and the Worst Foods for New Tooth Filling

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05/06/2015 Leave a commentCosmetic Dentistry, Dental Infographic, General Dentistry, Preventive DentistryBy Midwest Dentist Team

Get Healthy Smiles with Restorative Dentistry

Having damaged or missing teeth can truly affect one’s life. You can’t smile confidently or eat the foods you want. There is always a sort of restriction in everything that involves the mouth, teeth and smiles. Thanks to modern dentistry, everyone can now improve their smile and regain their once lost confidence. Restorative dentistry is one of the branches of dentistry that aims to draw a healthy and fulfilling smile on patients who are not happy with the aesthetics of their teeth.

The method of restorative dentistry also helps enhance the efficiency of your teeth and gums. Restorative treatments can include tooth replacement options, restoration of a biological tooth, and covering sections of damage aesthetics. Restorative dentistry is part of general dental treatment and can provide patients with a solution to create dramatic improvement to their smile.

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04/06/2015 Leave a commentDental Implants, Dental Treatments, Oral HealthBy Midwest Dentist Team