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What causes the discoloration of a tooth? Tooth discoloration is a normal part of aging. As people age, enamel wears down, and teeth take on a duller appearance. Teeth can also become discolored from smoking and heavy consumption of coffee or tea.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of joy, peace, and harmony. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #HappyThanksgivingDay

Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that is accepted by the body and serves as a strong and sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Your natural bone locks the implant into place by fusing, or attaching itself, to the implant. This process is, known as #Osseointegration.

Are there any restrictions on what to eat while wearing #Invisalign? There is no restriction for eating because whenever you want to eat you can remove your aligners and have your favorite foods. That is also important to brush your teeth after the meal and your aligners too to maintain proper oral hygiene.

Regular dental checkup not only helps to decrease a patient's risk of oral diseases, like cavities and Periodontal (gum) disease, but they may also help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical conditions.

Signs & Symptoms of #Cavity include -Toothache - #Sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold foods or drinks - Pain when chewing

Brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental cleans/checkups will help you to have a great-looking smile, whiter looking teeth, and fresh breath. It also played an important part in preventing gum disease and reducing your risk of tooth loss and dental problems.

Gum graft to improve function or esthetics. Patients often receive the benefits of both: a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.

Did you know? Darker coloured drinks such as rum and coke are the worst offenders when it comes to damage and erosion of your teeth as they have the lowest pH so are more acidic.

Keep your toothbrush safe from Germs - Rinsing your toothbrush with tap water after you use it, - then leaving it out to dry - Keeping it in a closed container creates an ideal moist environment for the growth of bacteria.

Dental Tip: It is recommended that you wait for 30 40 minutes to allow saliva to naturally neutralize the low PH in the mouth caused by food and drinks before brushing

Dental Tip: You can eat cheese to end your meal as it increases the salivary flow and reduces the risk of #cavities as it cleans the sugar out of your mouth.

Myth #TeethWhitening can replace oral care Fact - Whitening does not stop bacteria colonies or remove plaque from your teeth. You must continue #brushing and #flossing your teeth two to three times a day to prevent the accumulation of plaque.