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,...
