In today's image-conscious world, the power of a confident smile cannot be underestimated. Whether you're meeting someone new or presenting yourself in a professional setting, your smile is often the first thing people notice. This is where the realm of cosmetic dentistry comes into play, offering innovative solutions that can truly transform your appearance and boost your
self-assurance. At Wychwood Dental, we understand the profound impact a smile makeover can have on your life. In this blog, we'll explore how dental clinics bring about these remarkable transformations, instilling renewed confidence in their patients.

A confident smile is a reflection of not only our oral health but also our overall well-being. The realm of restorative dentistry offers solutions that can transform a gap in your smile into a seamless, beautiful set of teeth. When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, two primary options stand out: dental implants and dental bridges. Making the right choice between these options requires understanding their nuances, benefits, and potential risks. Wychwood Dental is your partner in oral health, and we're here to provide insights that will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your needs.
 

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Wychwood Dental Takeaways:

At Wychwood Dental, we assess your gums at every appointment and carry out a full periodontal exam with charting at least once a year or during a comprehensive exam. 

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An intraoral exam and oral cancer screening completed at each check up appointment can help address or identify these topics as they arise. 

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Wychwood Dental Takeaways:

 It is important that you stick to the hygiene frequency you agreed upon with you dental care team as well as keep up with routine exams and x-rays catered to your speific needs. 

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As the technology gets better, clear aligners are able to correct more difficult situations that were previously reserved for braces only.

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If you tend to get frequent canker sores that are painful, come talk with us about solutions to help shorten the duration or severity of your ulcers.

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With more research behind us, we now recommend starting children on fluoridated toothpaste for children as early as 1-2 years old.

Wychwood Dental wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday season and all the best for the New Year 2023! If you need any assistance from us during this time, feel free to get in touch with us by clicking here.

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Electric toothbrushes are a great way to provide your teeth with some TLC. Most of the name brands provide you with feedback so that you do not use too much pressure when brushing.

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Another important tip that we stress when discussing oral hygiene is to not eat or drink anything other than water after you have brushed your teeth.

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While over the counter products can work, they are not as effective because the bleaching/whitening products are not in as intimate contact with your tooth surface as they were custom fabricated trays or in-office whitening.

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Wychwood Dental Takeaways:

Make sure to ask your office to give your denture a thorough cleaning in their ultrasonic cleaning unit at each of your dental visits.

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Wychwood Dental Takeaways: 

Our team at Wychwood Dental have seen a dramatic improvement in our patients oral health after switching to an electronic toothbrush.

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In my household, our rule is nothing to eat or drink, except water, after they have brushed their teeth at night.

Did you know that brushing your teeth after every meal isn’t enough to avoid dental cavities? The bristles on your toothbrush cannot reach between your teeth to pull out food particles or residue. So it doesn’t matter how many times you brush. These particles will stay put. To deal with these hard to reach spaces, you need to floss your teeth at least once a day.

Experts agree that children need food from all the major food groups to grow properly and stay healthy.

A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is a buildup of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums.

Why floss?
Flossing is important because proper flossing helps remove plaque and food particles from those spaces between the teeth where a toothbrush can't reach.

Good oral health involves more than just brushing. To keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a lifetime of use, there are steps that you should follow. Here's what you should consider: