Proper Dental Care During Pregnancy
Poor dental health can cause pre-term birth and underweight babies. Changes in hormones during pregnancy will ultimately affect your teeth. Therefore, properly clean your teeth and see the dentist regularly during pregnancy. Key takeaways: •Hormone levels during pregnancy put you at risk of getting or worsening your dental problems. •Increased blood flow to your gums […]
MWO JUNE 2019 DR KORAY FERAN
From Moira Wong on Vimeo. It was great to catch up with Dr Koray Feran at our summer party. Here are some discussions we had with Dr Feran on the day.
Five Tips to Keep Your Baby’s Teeth Clean and Healthy
It is important to look after your baby’s oral health, even before the first teeth emerge. Baby teeth can start to come through from the age of 6 months. Key takeaways: It can be difficult to notice when baby teeth first start to emerge and wipe the gums clean in anticipation. Use a suitable toothbrush […]
How To Deal With Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies often appear without warning and may catch you unprepared, but there are steps you can take to minimise the damage until you see a dentist. Key takeaways: Keep bleeding under control by putting pressure on the wound with a gauze or compress. Chipped or lost fillings can be replaced with temporary fillings sold […]
How To Prevent Bad Breath
There are several home remedies for bad breath. Regular dental checkups and proper oral hygiene are effective ways of preventing halitosis. Home remedies are guaranteed to eliminate halitosis. Key takeaways: •Brush and floss at least twice daily to remove food particles trapped in between your teeth. •Clean your tongue regularly and hydrate often to prevent […]
All You Need to Know About A Cracked Tooth
A cracked tooth can be caused by an injury to the face, teeth grinding or eating hard food. You should see your dentist immediately: – Symptoms include sensitivity to extreme temperatures, intermittent pain and swollen gums; the crack is not always easy to see. – Your dentist will assess your symptoms and examine your teeth […]
How Can Seniors Combat Tooth Decay?
It is quite common for elderly individuals to suffer from some form of tooth decay. This may be caused by a condition known as dry mouth or a buildup of bacteria within the mouth. What are a handful of ways to combat this condition so it does not become more serious? Be sure to regularly […]
What Are the Different Types of Fillings?
A filling is used to treat and fill a cavity. Did you know that you may have several options in the material used for your filling? And that you should treat your new filling gently? Key takeaways; Silver (amalgam), ceramic, and composite materials are used in fillings. You should be careful after getting a filling […]
Why You Should Get Braces
Adults are embracing braces now more than ever before. Adults seek orthodontic treatment in an effort to improve their oral health and for aesthetic purposes. Key takeaways: • Most adults prefer wearing removable aligners or invisible braces. Mostly, invisible aligners (like Invisalign) can be worn throughout the day and you can remove them whenever you […]