by Docklands Dental Studio | Mar 28, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
How are your genes? If you’re one of the lucky few who’ve never had a cavity, congratulations, because you’ve won the oral health edition of the genetic lottery. Most of us, however, are not so lucky, and our teeth and gums possess only average...
by Docklands Dental Studio | Mar 6, 2017 | Oral Health
Dry Mouth – It’s Worse Than It Sounds Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition that can affect anyone and precipitate untold damage to your oral health. Many cases go untreated because sufferers think it’s only a minor annoyance, and not a legitimate...
by Docklands Dental Studio | Feb 10, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
We might think of our body health and oral health as separate battlegrounds, but the truth is that they are incredibly connected. We understand now that there is a connection between chronic oral health conditions and heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis....
by Docklands Dental Studio | Jan 28, 2017 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
You’d be lying if you said you’ve never had bad breath (halitosis). For example, “morning breath” is unavoidable for most people, as a natural result of reduced saliva production overnight. Certain strong-smelling foods leave an odor in the mouth as well,...
by Docklands Dental Studio | Nov 30, 2016 | Gum Disease, Oral Health
At Docklands Dental Studio, we want your teeth and gums to stay healthy, so you can keep your smile beautiful and strong for life. Unfortunately, gingivitis and periodontitis (gum disease) are common conditions, with millions of people affected. Since gum disease can...
by Docklands Dental Studio | Aug 18, 2016 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
Everybody wants a healthy smile, because our smile is often the first thing people notice about us. We brush our teeth twice a day and floss between them to keep them looking and feeling good. While brushing and flossing help keep our teeth healthy, attending regular...
