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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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. How Many Teeth Do Adults Have? A complete set of adult teeth will include 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and...
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...
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...
