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Dental Work and Holidays: A Guide for Travellers


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Dental Work and Holidays: A Guide for Travellers

Just because you go on holiday, doesn't mean that the bacteria on your mouth does. Hi! My name is Mandi, and as a lover of travelling, I have taken a lot of trips. Unfortunately, I have also had the misfortune to suffer from dental issues on those trips. This blog focuses on everything related to travelling and dental work. I plan to have posts on picking the right travel insurance for your teeth, dealing with a broken tooth when abroad, dental tourism and more. I hope that you find the information that you need and that your next holiday goes well. Now, let's smile together from wherever we are in the world! Happy travels!

Simple Beginners’ Guide to Dental Bridges

Having to live your life with missing teeth, be it one or multiple, can be incredibly distressing. Not only does it have a direct, adverse effect on your smile, but it can also excessively challenging to perform simple tasks such as talking, chewing and so on. Fortunately, missing teeth do not have to be a permanent blemish to your appearance. An ideal, yet cost-efficient, way to solve this problem is via dental bridges. Read More 

Oral Health Conditions That Can Lead to Tooth Loss

The importance of having healthy teeth cannot be overstated. If you don't practice proper oral health, your teeth can gradually decay and detach from your gums. As a result, having missing teeth affects more than just your smile. Gaps in the teeth lead to chewing complications, accumulation of plaque and gum diseases. There are several oral health conditions that may cause you to be at risk of tooth loss. If you're diagnosed with any of the following conditions, consult a family dentist to ensure that you don't end up loosing some of your teeth. Read More 

Why Your Teeth Whitening Should Be Done By a Cosmetic Dentist

The positive and lasting implications of a bright smile are undeniable. For a good number of people, a bright, white smile denotes radiance, good health and even warmth! And with the demands of posting your best life on social media, more and more people are looking to enhance their smiles through tooth whitening. Thus, at-home whitening kits can be found virtually at any store. Nonetheless, while at-home whitening seems like an easy way to elevate your appearance, it should be noted that it is not nearly as beneficial as in-office whitening. Read More 

Grinding Your Teeth at Night: How Serious Is It?

Do you ever catch yourself grinding your teeth without being aware of it? Of course it's generally simple enough to stop, unless you're not in a position to be aware of it. Grinding your teeth is known as bruxism, but it's nocturnal bruxism (grinding your teeth when you sleep) that has the potential to cause serious problems. Signs You Might Grind Your Teeth One of the key signs of nocturnal bruxism is a feeling of strained jaw muscles in the morning. Read More 

Five Things to Tell Your Dentist Before the Checkup

Regular dental checkups are a vital part of tooth care, but if you really want to get the most out of an appointment, effective communication is vital. Here are five things you should let your dentist know at the beginning of the appointment. Fears Let your dentist know if you have any phobia or fear of dental treatment. Dentists are well used to this kind of reaction and will be able to accommodate your feelings better if they know about them in advance. Read More