The Benefits of Preventative Dentistry
At Whitehorse Dental, we’re all about preventative dental care. But what exactly does preventative dentistry mean and how does this benefit you? The gist of it is, that instead of visiting the dentist once in a while for major teeth problems, we want to encourage our patients to visit regularly for small teeth cleans and …
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The Facts About Dental Implants
Technology for teeth is pretty advanced nowadays. For those who unfortunately lose their pearly whites, dental implants are a great option. But before taking the path of falsies, we want to outline the process of replacing your teeth with fake ones. How Do Dental Implants Work? While totally viable, it’s not as straightforward as …
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Love Your Gums: Avoiding Gum Disease
Gum disease sounds scary, and left untreated it could mean pretty bad news for your teeth. But there’s many ways to treat gum disease, and it’s never too late to get your gums looked at by your dentist! We wanted to take the time to explain exactly what gum disease is, why it’s bad for …
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Is There a Genetic Link to Healthy Teeth?
It is true that some people develop dental problems easier than others. You probably know a person or two who doesn’t take care of their teeth, yet never seems to have any issues with gum disease. On the other hand, you might develop dental problems easily and not understand why. The truth is, there’s a …
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Good News! Coffee Isn’t Bad For Your Teeth
Many morning time smiles are made after a cup of coffee, but is it bad for your teeth? We are happy to be the bearers of good news and tell you that coffee is not actually bad for your teeth. Our dentists are often asked whether coffee intake is related to unhealthy teeth. In short, …
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Sport Drinks and Teeth: How Exercise and Sport Can Affect Your Dental Health
Many athletes rely on sport drinks to keep up a certain level of energy and performance. Research has shown that many athletes also have recurring dental problems. There’s a chance you too may putting your teeth at risk by relying on sports drinks for hydration and stamina, and here’s why: Sports drinks are high in …
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Why Apple Cider Vinegar is Bad For Your Teeth
Apple cider vinegar: we’ve read some articles that believe that directly applying apple cider vinegar to teeth is a good way to clean or whiten them. We at Whitehorse Dental in Blackburn do not recommend this practice and are eager to explain why. Apple Cider Vinegar = Acid = Enamel Erosion Regular intake of apple …
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5 Meals a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
We can drill you about flossing daily or coming in for a dental checkup every 6 months (actually we would really love it if you did both), but we wanted to instead take a moment to look at an everyday activity that may be unknowingly affecting your teeth – eating. It’s a little known fact, …
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