Tooth Wear from Acidic Drinks: What Every Patient Should Know
Most people associate dental damage with sugar. While sugary foods and drinks certainly contribute to tooth decay, another common issue is often overlooked: tooth wear from acidic drinks. With the rise of soft drinks, energy drinks, sparkling water (including carbonated mineral water), flavoured or non-flavoured mineral water, 100 per cent juice, and sports drinks across […]
What Are the Best Options for Replacing a Fractured Upper Front Tooth?
Breaking a front tooth can be distressing, especially since these are the teeth that show whenever you smile, make conversation, or greet others. Be it during sports, an accident or while biting down on something hard, there are a variety of treatment options to at least keep the situation from feeling completely hopeless. Fortunately, many […]
Atrial Fibrillation & Oral Health: How Your Smile Connects to Your Heart
At Bluewater Dental, we believe great oral health is about more than teeth and gums — it’s about supporting your overall wellbeing. Increasingly, research shows a strong connection between oral health and heart rhythm conditions, especially Atrial Fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common heart rhythm disorder worldwide. It can increase the risk of stroke, […]
Signs of Gum Disease You Should Never Ignore
Have you noticed blood in your mouth when brushing and thought it was because you brushed too hard? But you sometimes experience tenderness or some redness around your gums, and tell yourself it is nothing serious. While people disregard these minor changes taking place, assuming they will go away by themselves. But unfortunately, when these […]