Do you have a chipped, stained or cracked tooth? If the answer is yes, then dental bonding can be an ideal procedure that can help! Bonding is a simple, quick and inexpensive dental procedure that will only require a single visit to the dentist, which would last for approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
Once you have completed a dental bonding treatment, your bonded teeth don’t require special after-care. The composite bonds stick well on your tooth, and with a proper oral hygiene routine, the bonding material can actually last for about ten years. Just make sure that along with your oral routine, you follow the appropriate guidelines for brushing and flossing. It is also important to visit your dentist to assess your overall oral health regularly.
In addition, eating the right food and drinking plenty of water contribute to having a healthy oral mucosa. Avoid food and beverages that can stain your teeth and wear down the bonding material used in the dental bonding procedure. Smoking is highly advised against as it can leave brown and yellow stains on the composite bond used in the process. Lastly, avoid chewing hard candy, ice and crunchy food that can put your teeth under stress, which if left unmanaged can lead to composite damage and dental fractures.
By following the after-care tips of dental bonding, you’ll have a long-lasting result, and this can help you maintain your beaming smile! If you have other concerns regarding dental bonding, feel free to reach out to us Toronto Beach Dental located in the Toronto Beaches.
Happy Dental Care!
– Dr. Jay Rabinovich
We hear about cancer almost every day in some type of form, from prevention to diagnosis and more! Although it is not often discussed, oral cancer is one we should also know about too! Oral cancer screenings are an examination done by dentists to detect cancerous cells in the mouth. It is a procedure that helps identify mouth cancer early when there is a better prognosis.
Even if you feel healthy or you don’t have any dental problems, having an oral cancer screening is essential. With a five-year survival rate for as low as 38 percent for cancer that has metastasized, oral cancer is indeed scary if not checked early!
Apart from early detection, oral cancer screening is a simple procedure. It’s uncomplicated and it only involves a visual and physical examination. You can visit your dentist for a regular dental checkup and an oral cancer screening can be performed during that time or any other time.
It’s also important to note that oral cancer screening is fairly inexpensive. It is usually incorporated in your regular oral exam. The only time that you need to pay more is when cancer cells are found, and you need further diagnostics and treatment.
Remember that prevention is always better than searching for a cure. Cancer is known as a ‘silent disease’, so it’s important to be proactive. Be sure to schedule your next dental checkup with us and have an oral cancer screening done too. You can visit us at Toronto Beach Dental and you’ll be in good hands!
– Dr. Jay Rabinovich