by Dr David Kirby | Oct 25, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Getting Partial Dentures? Here’s What You Need to Know: Dentures, full or partial, can generate apprehension on the part of the patient. However if it’s what your doctor recommended, it’s probably the best option for you. Recipients who are new to...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 9, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
There are a host of questions you should ask when choosing a dental surgeon, but some are more vital than others. Choosing a competent dental surgeon is a critical task, since oral surgery may affect your overall quality of life, not only your smile and teeth. You may...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 4, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Oral Health Tips
Enamel, the substance that covers the outside of our teeth, is the hardest material in our bodies. Made of mostly of minerals, this translucent coating protects our teeth and gives them the strength to crush, chew and tear the many different foods we eat. Our enamel...
by Dr David Kirby | Sep 20, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
Children and Fear of The Dentist Let’s be honest: no one likes going to the dentist. Many full-grown adults still harbor a great deal of stress and anxiety over the whole ordeal of an hour or two in the dentist’s chair, and it’s only worse for children, who don’t have...
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 30, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Food & Diet
If you have ever taken a bite out of an ice cream or sipped from a hot mug of tea and felt a sharp, deep ache erupt immediately in one or more of your teeth, you’re already all too familiar with the pain of having sensitive teeth. Fortunately, there’s no...
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 16, 2016 | Family Fun, Oral Health Tips
Mind-blowing Dental Stats & Facts While it seems fairly every-day and mundane, the world of dentistry is actually an exciting one filled with facts and stats that just may blow your mind. This article assembles some of the most surprising dental statistics and...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 19, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Teeth Straightening Options One of the things we all learning on the way to becoming an adult is the importance of a first impression. And the appearance of our teeth goes a long way in that regard. An even, healthy-looking set of pearly whites helps us project a...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 12, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
How To Use a Waterpik for Flossing Many people avoid flossing because they find it uncomfortable; after all, floss can be hard on sensitive gums and gripping a piece of floss in one’s fingers and then pushing it far enough back to reach in between one’s...
by Dr David Kirby | Jun 28, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Oral Health Tips
Not Brushing Your Teeth Before Bed? Do you brush your teeth before you go to bed? Always? Without fail? If you can answer an unequivocal “yes,” you’re in the majority — but just barely. According to a recent poll in Britain, 45% of adults admitted to sometimes...
by Dr David Kirby | May 24, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet, Oral Health Tips
As much as we all enjoy junk food and sugary beverages, most people try to stay away from them, conscious of the negative consequences too much of them can have our teeth, waistlines and general health. But sadly, the “healthier” alternatives are rarely as good for us...
by Dr David Kirby | May 10, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Brushing Your Teeth There are a lot of myths surrounding how to brush one’s teeth, but fortunately, dentists have reached a general consensus regarding the length of time tooth brushing should last: Two full minutes. This duration of time is for brushing alone;...
by Dr David Kirby | May 4, 2016 | Dental FAQ
How many teeth a human has depends on his or her age; children have fewer teeth than adults, just 20 compared to a full-grown adult who has 32 teeth. There are also several types of teeth that will be found in a person’s mouth. Each type of tooth plays a role in...
by Dr David Kirby | May 1, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Here’s Our Answers to a Number of Common Wisdom Teeth Questions Though not everyone will need wisdom teeth surgery, extraction is often recommended to prevent future issues. It is best to have wisdom teeth surgery performed before the teeth have erupted (while...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 24, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Symptopms of Clinicaly Diagnosed Dry Mouth And Throat Dry mouth, known medically as “xerostomia”, is a condition wherein a person consistently does not have enough saliva to keep his or her mouth and throat moist. Though few people realise it, dry mouth is more than...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 23, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Managing Wisdom Tooth Pain Prior to having your wisdom teeth removed, you can manage the pain by: Using a mouth rinse: You can make a simple and effective mouth rinse at home by mixing a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt, then stirring. Swish the rinse in your...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 23, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Brushing Your Teeth With Braces Braces don’t just look awkward—they often feel awkward, too: Though they are sometimes necessary to ensure an aligned bite and beautiful smile, they can make routine tooth care difficult, particularly for young children. Taking...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 20, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Is Root Canal Procedure Painful? The root canal procedure itself is usually painless as your dentist will completely numb the tooth being treated before he or she begins the root canal. Many people erroneously associate root canal treatment with extreme pain as it...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 10, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Novocaine Side Effects “Novocaine” (or novocain) the numbing medication which is used by most dentists to eliminate pain during dental procedures, consists of procaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic. Does Novocaine Have Any Side Effects? This anesthetic is...
by Dr David Kirby | Apr 2, 2016 | Dental FAQ
Does Coffee Stain Your Teeth? Answer: Yes Coffee may get us smiling in the morning, but it doesn’t always have the most flattering effect on our smile: The tiny pits and ridges naturally present in tooth enamel make our teeth prone to staining from dark foods...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 29, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
No More Tears: How To Choose The Right Dentist For Your Child For most parents, the most dreaded aspect of routine dental care is not the fear of needing fillings or crowns—it’s the idea of bringing their children to the dentist. Parents know all too well that...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 28, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Choosing a Reliable Dentist There is a wise old adage which states, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Most of us are aware of the fact that if we cut corners when buying just about anything—be it electronics, furniture, clothing, or whatever...
by Dr David Kirby | Feb 15, 2016 | Family Dentistry
Pregnancy and Dental Care At our dental practice we often receive questions from expecting mothers, so the team here at Hitek Family Dental Care put together this helpful guide for expecting mothers and what they need to know about their oral health. While many of the...
by Dr David Kirby | Jan 28, 2016 | Oral Health Tips
5 Risks of Mercury & Silver Fillings When it comes to mercury and silver fillings (also referred to as amalgam fillings), many dental patients find it difficult to separate fact from fiction. On the one hand, hundreds of alarmist articles litter the web stating...
by Dr David Kirby | Jan 28, 2016 | Food & Diet, Oral Health Tips
Did You Know These 5 Foods Good for Your Teeth? In the past, food was fairly universally seen as a threat to teeth, with sugary foods and drinks topping the list of worst offenders. Regular brushing and flossing, we were told, were all we could do to keep our teeth...
by Dr David Kirby | Jan 5, 2016 | Oral Health Tips
Bitten Lip or Tongue If you or your child has bitten through a lip or tongue, resist the urge to panic. Gently clean the area, staunch the blood flow by applying pressure with a sterile gauze pad, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If bleeding persists,...
