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Dental Bonding Dental Care Dental Health Oral Health

December 10, 2014

The benefits of dental bonding

Dental bonding is a very effective dental procedure that can address a range of issues within your mouth. It’s also one of the simplest and fastest procedures, which makes it ideal in a range of situations. As holistic dentists, we like dental bonding because it isn’t invasive, it doesn’t involve any surgery, needs no anesthesia or pain relief and can…

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Oral Health sensitive teeth tooth pain symptons

December 7, 2014

Everything you need to know about sensitive teeth

Sensitive teeth can make activities such as eating, brushing, flossing and even breathing an uncomfortable experience. It’s an experience that causes discomfort in millions of people across the country but is something that can be very effectively treated. What causes sensitive teeth? The main causes of sensitive teeth are worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots. They can also be…

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Baby Teeth Child Dentistry primary teeth

December 3, 2014

How to properly care for your child’s teeth

Your child’s teeth begin growing before birth but only break the surface a few months after. If you have children, you know how uncomfortable that process can be! Caring for your child’s teeth is one of the most important things you can do as a parent and one of the most important life skills you can teach your child. Teeth…

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Oral Health tooth whitening whitening toothpastes

December 1, 2014

Are teeth whitening toothpastes worth the money?

We all want to look good, feel great and have a lovely smile. It’s at the center of our identity and contributes a huge amount to our self-confidence and feeling of wellbeing. So it’s no surprise that tooth whitening is one of the most common procedures we undertake here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry. As keeping our smile bright is still at…

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Dental Care Dental Health Oral Health perfect smile

November 27, 2014

How oral health can impact your heart

We have spoken before in our blog about how your oral health can have far reaching implications for your heart. The two body functions are closely linked and we are still only now discovering why and how. The reasons for the link are still largely unknown, but a clear connection has been established between gum disease and heart disease. For…

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Oral Health TMJ tooth pain symptons

November 21, 2014

What are the most common symptoms of TMJ?

TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorders are caused by problems with the jawbone, joint or muscles that surround the jaw. The correct term is TMD, or Temporomandibular disorders but are often referred to as TMJ. The temporomandibular joint acts as the hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. The joint is flexible, allowing movement of the jaw. This movement is…

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Dental Health Dental Implants Dental Questions

November 14, 2014

Dental implants versus dentures, which is best?

Dentures have been a dental solution to missing teeth for hundreds of years and have served us well. The newer dental implant is gradually replacing dentures as the most effective treatment in many situations. There will of course be situations where one procedure is more suitable than the other. But generally speaking, which is best, the old timer or the…

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Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Health Dental Implants Veneers

November 11, 2014

The Aesthetic Family Dentistry guide to dental veneers

Dental veneers are an excellent way to cover broken, damaged or misshaped teeth and we perform many procedures that use them. We are often asked about dental veneers, so thought we would put this quick guide together to answer those more common questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, or would like to schedule a consultation, contact us today!…

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Dental Care Dental Health Dental Implants

November 6, 2014

Top tips for maintaining dental implants

Dental implants are a fantastic solution to a whole range of oral health issues. They work well in many situations and many of our patients find their smile transformed once the implants are installed. But once you have dental implants, how do you care for them and your natural teeth? Read on to find out! Looking after your dental implants…

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Dental Care healthy mouth holistic dentistry

November 3, 2014

Simple tips for maintaining a healthy mouth

Aesthetic Family Dentistry believes in a holistic approach to everything we do. That means not only caring for your oral health, but also offering complementary treatments and advice on caring for your entire wellbeing. As part of that commitment, we have collated some of our most useful tips for maintaining a healthy mouth. We hope they help! Prevention is better…

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