When it comes to replacing missing teeth, the dental implants vs dentures debate comes up more often than you think. At Ashgrove Dental, we get asked this question all the time. Before we go any further, let us assure you that it’s completely normal to feel this way. It’s a big decision. So it’s only…
Wisdom teeth have a reputation. A reputation for causing problems. Because almost every other person you meet has a story about how their wisdom teeth gave them so much trouble. That makes you assume that wisdom teeth must be removed. However, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, wisdom teeth emerge without causing you any trouble or…
The benefits of chewing gum have long been debated. But did you know that chewing gum supposedly has positive effects on your oral hygiene? Perhaps you’ve heard in passing about how chewing gum can clean your teeth. Here’s the thing. Whether chewing gum is good or bad for your teeth actually depends on the…
You just walked out of your dentist’s chair. The hard part’s done – you got a filling. And honestly, all you want is a warm cup of tea or a hot choc after a filling to wash the day away. But then you pause and ask, “am I actually allowed to drink this right now?”…
Catching your reflection in the mirror or in that picture to realise your teeth are stained is not a great feeling. It’s annoying and embarrassing. On top of that, it also makes you feel self-conscious about your smile. In other words, you’ll smile with your lips closed from that point on. You’ll start holding back…
Pregnancy is an exciting time, no doubt. But, at the same time, it comes with many questions – especially when it comes to your health. There are just so many factors to consider, coupled with a lot of second-guessing about whether something is safe (or not). That’s completely understandable because your and your baby’s health…
You wake up, stumble to the bathroom and reach for your toothbrush. Then you pause to think: do I brush before or after breakfast? Doesn’t really matter much, does it? You’ll end up brushing your teeth anyway. News flash – it does matter. While many people get it wrong, without even realising it, the truth is…
Is the tooth filling you got months ago, hurting now? After you’ve gone through with the whole process and even forgotten about decay or perhaps even a chipped tooth that fillings were supposed to fix? But why is there a dull ache when you bite down on food? A sharp pang when you sip a…
