Salvaggio Dentistry Blog

Although brushing and flossing can help avoid common dental concerns, such as cavities and gum disease, it’s also important to visit your dentist regularly for routine checkups and cleanings. Standard preventive visits allow them to clear away even the most stubborn plaque and tartar buildup, polish your smile to a shine, and even strengthen your enamel with topical fluoride.

But if you’ve heard criticisms of fluoride, especially regarding its inclusion in drinking water, you might wonder how safe this ingredient is for your teeth. Continue reading to learn more about it and why it’s sometimes added to public water supplies!

Adjusting to life with dentures means adjusting your diet, too. While modern prosthetics are designed to let you eat comfortably, some foods can still be difficult, causing issues ranging from discomfort to damage. Continue reading to find seven foods worth avoiding.

Dentures are astounding prosthetic appliances that can replace a few, many, or all of a patient’s teeth with beautiful and functional restorations. If these devices fit well, they can greatly enhance a patient’s chewing and speaking ability while remaining perfectly comfortable. However, dentures can lose their fit over time due to wear and tear and the changing shape of the mouth, and oral adhesive products may be the best way to address this issue between relines. Here’s a quick look at a few types of adhesive products and how they may be able to help you.

When it’s time for your dental visits, does your fear tend to get the better of you? It’s easy to get worked up if you have a phobia of the dentist; however, there are ways you can have an easier time. Nitrous oxide is a great way to help you relax, but will you fall asleep while receiving it? Here’s what you need to know about sedation dentistry to feel confident getting it for your appointment.

Most of the time, patients love how natural dental implants seem. That the posts look and act like “regular” parts of your smile is why they work well! Still, their lifelike quality could leave you wondering: Do dental implants stain like real teeth? Your Ontario dentist doesn’t want you to worry, so you’ll find the answer to that question below. In other words, keep reading to learn how dental implants can suffer from stains (and what to do to prevent discoloration).

Once you decide to get dental implants, you’ll want to hash out the exact number you require. You could end up with a less-than-ideal treatment if you don’t. With that said, you should address a key question: How many dental implants do you need? Your Brampton dentist will even help you settle it, ensuring you get the best restoration results possible. Just keep reading to learn how many dental implants your smile needs.

It’s understandable to be worried about pain when it comes to any sort of dental treatment. This is especially true when it comes to oral surgery like dental implant placement. It’s easy to imagine that it’ll be a painful process, but thankfully, your dentist works to make it as easy as possible. Here’s how they do this and tips to ensure you can manage any discomfort during your recovery.

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Dental implants have empowered countless patients to replace their lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations that look and work just like the real thing. Implants can last for several decades or possibly for life if they receive excellent care, and adopting a few smart oral health habits can help you keep your restorations in great shape. Here’s a quick look at a few causes of dental implant failure and how you can avoid them.

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Jaw pain is a frustrating problem that can sometimes go away on its own after a few days. However, severe or chronic cases may be the result of oral health issues and may require the attention of your emergency dentist. Here’s a quick look at a few common reasons why you may experience jaw pain on only one side and how your dentist may be able to help.

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Finding a bump on your gums can be alarming, but is it something that you need to be worried about? The answer depends on the situation; some bumps are harmless, but others can be a symptom of a serious dental emergency. To make sure that you’re prepared to take the appropriate steps to protect your smile, here is a brief overview of 4 possible explanations for a bump on your gums. (more…)