by Dr. Maxine Cannon | Aug 21, 2020 | Dentistry
We’re taught from a young age the importance of taking care of our teeth and how to do it. But not all teeth are the same. There are four types of teeth in a mouth, each performing a different function. These include: Incisors: Eight thin straight...
by Dr. Maxine Cannon | Aug 11, 2020 | Dentistry
In the event that you have a damaged tooth, a dentist may use a crown or bridge to strengthen the tooth as well as improve its appearance, alignment, shape and your overall bite. Before we look at each procedure, it’s important to note the differences between the...
by Dr. Maxine Cannon | Jul 22, 2020 | Dentistry
Many don’t realize the importance of having and saving your natural teeth for as long as possible. In many scenarios, a patient might have a tremendous amount of pain or discomfort and will simply want the tooth removed. While this might be the easy solution to the...
by Dr. Maxine Cannon | Jun 24, 2020 | Dentistry
Maybe you don’t have sensitive teeth every day, or the pain is manageable, but the reality is any tooth sensitivity could be a sign of a bigger issue that could get worse. Whether frequent or infrequent, painful or tolerable, you should not ignore tooth sensitivity....
by Dr. Maxine Cannon | May 29, 2020 | Dentistry
The health of your mouth and teeth can have a drastic impact on your mental well-being and vice versa. Many don’t think about this, but there’s confidence and self-esteem associated with knowing you are taking good care of your mouth/teeth. The power of a smile...
by Dr. Maxine Cannon | May 26, 2020 | Dentistry
Many use mouthwash as an extra step in their oral hygiene routine, but does it really help? Yes and no. It has the power to freshen your breath, whiten your teeth and kill the bad bacteria in your mouth, but in some cases it can destroy the good bacteria too. And...
