Have you ever taken a sip of orange juice right after brushing your teeth? It’s pretty nasty! But what causes food and drinks to taste bad after brushing teeth? One would think those clean teeth equals happy tastebuds, but it doesn’t seem like that is really the case. Let’s find out why.
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Spring is in the air, and so are pollen and other allergens. With flowers blooming and the bright sunshine in clear blue skies, one would think that everyone’s excited to see the end of the cold winter months. However, allergy sufferers have another issue to contend with in addition to sniffing and sneezing, and that
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Did you know that the days when tooth ailments & cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings are gone? Today, modern tooth-coloured fillings made of durable resin or porcelain can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger & more natural-looking effect. These revolutionary fillings are virtually undetectable & are easy to apply.
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If you’ve lost teeth from decay, injury or periodontal (gum) disease, dentures are the solution. Whether you need partial or full dentures, they’re essential not only to improve the look of your smile but also your oral health. In addition to allowing you to eat as if you had never lost your teeth, dentures also
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Crowns cover & support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discoloured or badly shaped as well, or to
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Wake up to a more healthy & beautiful smile with amazingly comfortable sedation dentistry. We care for patients who: are afraid of needles & shots. have had bad experiences before. have not been to the dentist in a long time. always gag when having dental work done. just can’t seem to get numb. feel their
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We offer in-office digital x-rays for your convenience. Digital x-rays are computer-generated images. These images require up to 90% less radiation than with conventional film-type x-rays. Instead of using the traditional silver-oxide x-ray film, which must be developed & then fixed in caustic & environmentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures via a small
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Now you can have significantly whiter teeth in a matter of a few days using advanced teeth whitening techniques. Both comfortable & affordable, our teeth whitening procedure involves you wearing a specially crafted tray for a few hours in order to achieve a surprising difference in your smile! Call Taunton Village Dental today for more
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Mercury amalgam (silver) fillings may be hazardous to your health. At Taunton Village Dental, we believe that the overall health of our patients always comes first. Accordingly, at our office we have elected to only use new & advanced fillings made of tooth-coloured materials that contain no metals or mercury. It’s just one more way
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Dental implants are man-made replacements for natural teeth & are essentially permanent, attached teeth that replace partials, bridges or dentures. The implants themselves are artificial tooth roots anchored in the gum or jawbone, on which replacement teeth are permanently secured. A titanium implant is permanently attached to your bone & a prosthetic tooth (crown) is
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