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April 8, 2016

Periodontal treatment for implants

Periodontal treatment concerns itself with managing and curing infections within the mouth among other things. This is true regardless of whether you have a mouth full of beautiful natural teeth or whether you have implants. Both are susceptible to infection and both need to be looked after to get the very best out of them. Dental implants are designed to…

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March 18, 2016

Why dry mouth needs fast, effective treatment

Dry mouth is a condition whereby the body doesn't produce enough saliva to keep your mouth healthy. What saliva you do have can be thick and sticky. This can make things like eating or talking difficult and can cause discomfort. It's a seemingly minor condition that can have far reaching consequences. Symptoms of dry mouth include: Dryness in the mouth…

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Sleep Apnea Your Dentist

March 14, 2016

How to tell if sleep apnea is causing poor sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is an essential part of the body's recovery and regeneration process. On average, we need around 6 to 8 hours of good quality sleep that includes periods of REM, deep sleep. If we don't get this, we can suffer for it the next day. Sleep apnea can also cause dental issues, which we at Aesthetic…

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February 29, 2016

Everything you need to know about root sensitivity

Root sensitivity is a form of tooth sensitivity that can cause periodic discomfort when exposed to cold air, hot or cold drinks or foods, or when brushing teeth. It is a very common situation, one with some very effective treatments. The tooth is made up of two parts, the crown and the root. The crown is the part of the…

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February 24, 2016

How eating disorders can impact oral health

A balanced diet gives your body everything it needs to stay healthy, fight infection, grow and maintain itself. When you don’t give your body what it needs for whatever reason it struggles which can manifest in illnesses and poor health. Eating disorders can exacerbate this situation. Eating disorders of any kind take a serious toll on your health, from starving…

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February 18, 2016

What treatments can Aesthetic Family Dentistry offer for root sensitivity?

Root sensitivity and sensitive teeth in general is a very common issue. It is estimated that around 10 percent of the population experience sensitivity during their lifetime. Having root sensitivity can mean anything from mild discomfort when eating ice cream to severe discomfort that can last for hours. Causes of root sensitivity Root sensitivity occurs when the soft inner layer…

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Dental Health Family Dentistry

February 10, 2016

What are the main causes of dry mouth and what can you do about it?

Dry mouth is a condition where not enough saliva is produced to keep the mouth lubricated and comfortable. As a result, the mouth becomes dry and bad breath can appear. Dry mouth is also referred to as xerostomia and affects many thousands of people across the country. Symptoms of dry mouth include: Dryness in the mouth or throat Bad breath…

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Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Care sensitive teeth

January 27, 2016

Top 5 dental treatments for crowded teeth

Crowded teeth are a very common occurrence but isn't something you have to live with for the rest of your life. It's a relatively straightforward issue we can treat, often with no surgery. Like many dental treatments, Aesthetic Family Dentistry has a range of tools available to treat the condition. As holistic dentists, we appreciate that something as seemingly minor…

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January 22, 2016

Aesthetic Family Dentistry can help you get a good night’s sleep

If you snore a lot or know you suffer from sleep apnea then you know how important a good night's sleep can be and how difficult it is to cope without it. Millions of people suffer from poor sleep but it is something Aesthetic Family Dentistry can help you with. The majority of people who suffer from poor sleep have…

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January 14, 2016

Dental condition preventing you from eating? Aesthetic Family Dentistry can help!

Difficulty eating is not only inconvenient, it can also have far reaching consequences. Anything that gets in the way of your intake of nutrients and fuel can have quite a detrimental effect on your oral health. So if you have difficulty eating, this post is for you. The dentists at Aesthetic Family Dentistry have put together this quick overview of…

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Cosmetic Dentistry

December 31, 2015

All the information you need on crowded teeth

Crooked teeth, or malocclusion, is where teeth are misaligned resulting in an uneven bite. It's a very common dental issue and one Aesthetic Family Dentistry can address quickly and easily. If crowded teeth are affecting your smile, this post is for you! What causes crowded teeth? There are a number of causes for crowded teeth. They include having too many…

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Dental Implants

December 8, 2015

Implants at AFDPA are different

Holistic implants Materials are carefully considered weighing THE PATIENT’S individual physiology and concerns against studies and long term results coupled with your specific health needs and requirements. Occlusion guided placement At AFDPA we are occlusion experts. All implants are placed with the neuromuscular physiology and specific needs of your body placed first. Placing implants in a guided manner using State…

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