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Your teeth are protected by one of the hardest substances in the human body, namely enamel. However, tooth enamel is also quite fragile.

After visiting their registered dental hygienist for a routine checkup, most people leave the office feeling confident about the state of their dental health.

For some, the thought of sitting in the dental chair can be so dreadful that a simple routine visit becomes a reason for stress and nervousness. This condition is referred to as dental anxiety. It affects a fairly large proportion of the population across all age groups.

It is not uncommon for people to notice some drops of blood in the sink after some careful flossing. You may dismiss it as a simple injury, perhaps due to aggressive flossing or brushing, but proper dental care should never cause your gums to bleed.

Mercury is considered one of the most dangerous, non-radioactive metals on earth, and yet it is a key constituent in the popular amalgam fillings used in dental restoration procedures. New studies suggest that the removal of a single amalgam filling can increase mercury levels in the body.

Dental crowns refer to filling material designed and shaped to be capped over the structure left from a damaged or weakened natural tooth to help preserve the remaining structure, restore the tooth to full functionality, restore the aesthetics and prevent additional damage/decay.