Dentudio Dentists - Richmond Dental Clinic

It's that time of the year again, Canada Day! While we all party the long weekend away and eat our hearts out, a dental emergency may happen at any moment. Maybe while eating some ribs or a corn on the cob, who knows? One thing for sure is, dental emergencies seem to happen at the worst possible times! What can be worse than having a dental emergency on Canada Day, and then realizing that all the dental offices are closed for the long weekend?! We understand our patients and

Eating disorders are complex conditions where a person's perception of his or her weight and body image are unrealistic. Although there are many different types of eating disorders, Bulimia Nervosa (binging and purging) is one of the common disorders that can have detrimental effects on the teeth. Teeth can be easily damaged through the repeated contact with the stomach's contents whenever one purges/induces vomiting. The stomach's contents are highly acidic and can erode the

* No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Most people have been told to get their wisdom teeth taken out, and often times in certain cultures, it almost seems like it is a right of passage into adulthood! But why are most people advised to get their wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, usually do not push through the gums until people are in their late teens, twenties or even older. As such, wisdom teeth are usually the last teeth to develop and push

Smoking can have major and detrimental effects on the health of your teeth, gums, mouth and throat. Some commonly seen problems caused by smoking include the staining of teeth and bad breath. Although these problems may be annoying and unpleasant, they are not a threat to health. However, smoking may contribute to unseen and far more serious conditions such as: - Gum disease that results in tooth loss - Increased risk of tooth decay - Leukoplakia: White patches in the mouth t

Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the gums. More often than not, it is caused by plaque, a thick and sticky film of bacteria that builds up on the surface of teeth. When not removed, plaque can harden to become calculus, also known as tartar. Plaque and calculus are caused by poor oral hygiene. In the early stages of gum disease, bacteria in plaque and calculus can damage the gums and cause gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis ca