Our teeth endure a lot of hardships as time goes by, and it's no secret. Discoloration, staining, chipping, and wear and tear are just a few of the common issues that can plague our pearly whites. These dental woes can rob us of our once-beautiful smile and lead to feelings of insecurity and self-consciousness. But fear not, for there are solutions available to restore the confidence and radiance of your grin.

We have good news!

The good news is that Dr. Lord, offers dental bonding as a fast, effective, and affordable solution to minor cosmetic issues. Here are some of the ways dental bonding can improve your smile.

1. Eliminate Chips and Fractures

It is quite common for our teeth to sustain small chips and fractures since they are subjected to powerful biting forces multiple times a day. If you tend to clench or grind your teeth at night, your teeth may also suffer from wear, which can alter their shape and appearance.

Dental bonding utilizes composite resin bonded to your teeth to eliminate chips, fractures, and wear. The composite can also be shaded to blend in perfectly with your teeth and enhance your smile.

2. Filling in the Gaps

Do you live with gaps or spaces between your teeth? Composite resin can be directly bonded to your teeth to change their size and shape, eliminating the gaps. This can be done without any injections or drilling of your tooth tissue, so there is no pain involved.

3. Stains and Discoloration

he foods we eat and beverages we drink take their toll on our teeth over time. Thanks to coffee, tea, and red wine, your teeth may appear dull or discolored. Dental bonding allows composite to cover your teeth so staining and discoloration are no longer visible, giving you back your beautiful smile

4. Give your teeth some length and body.

You may feel that your teeth are too small for you face and that you do not have that jaw dropping smile that turns heads. Fear no more, as cosmetic bonding can be used to help you lengthen and give body to your teeth to give you a fuller, more natural and youthful smile.

Would you like to learn more about bonding and determine if it might be right for your needs?

Contact Dr Sia Lord Dentistry to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sia Lord to learn more about your options for cosmetic dentistry.

We all know that having your teeth fixed at the Dentist is a costly procedure. Not to mention the pain that you go through when you break a tooth or worse when your tooth goes bad.

So what can you do to reduce the chance of your teeth going bad and avoiding avoidable expenditures?

Here are some tips to help you look after your teeth.

1. Brush with Electric Tooth brush at least twice a day.

The best time to brush teeth is in the morning when you wake up and just before you go to bed at night. Many studies show that electric tooth brushes reduce the chance of decay and gum disease more than manual tooth brush. So choose an electric toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth with soft bristles so it’s kinder on your gums.

2. Brush thoroughly.

Brush your teeth for two to three minutes. To make it easier there are now apps that help you time and provide entertainment while you brush,, otherwise just put on your favourite song and brush and dance at the same time.

3. Use fluoridated toothpaste.

Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay. Nearly all toothpastes now are fluoridated.

4. Water Floss daily.

The importance of using a water flosser cannot be overstated, as it effectively removes plaque and bacteria from hard-to-reach areas, promoting healthier gums and reducing the risk of periodontal disease.

5. Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks and fruit juices and Limit sugary foods.

Acidic food and drinks soften tooth material and dissolve the minerals in the tooth causing holes and decay. Sugar is food for bacterias in dental plaque which turns sugar into acid. See the link here?

6. Protect your teeth from injury.

Many of us have been there and done that. You turn up to a game and through no fault of your own you have an accident and next thing you know you have broken a tooth or worse you have knocked your tooth. Sounds like a nightmare right? Well it doesn’t have to be? Have a mouth guard made to protect your teeth from breaking and avoid pain. Can save yourself some money too.

7. Avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing food.

If you use them to crack nuts, remove bottle tops or rip open packaging, then don’t be surprised when your teeth start to break and form cracks. You have tools for those things, so start using them!

8. See your dentist for regular check-ups.

This one is a must. Visit your dentist for a through check up at least twice a year. Just because you’re not in pain doesn’t mean that your teeth are fine. In fact, many problems are painless when they start and they start the hurt when the problem is big or worse un-resolvable.