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Do Wisdom Teeth Really Need to Be Removed?
It's never easy to choose oral surgery, and you may be wondering, "Should I get wisdom tooth removed?" This is a problem that a lot of people face all through their adult life. These third molars are always the last to arrive to the party, and sometimes with a rude introduction.
That makes the things even more confusing, because you might ...
Tooth extraction: When saving the tooth may not be the right move
As dentists, our goal is usually to keep your natural teeth in the mouth.
In the past, if a tooth caused trouble, the solution was simple. We took it out. These days, modern dentistry is built around the idea that saving a natural tooth is nearly always the best option for your long-term health and function.
However, there are specific times when ...
Bruxism, clenching and grinding: Why we worry about wearing-down teeth.
Waking up with a sore jaw? Let’s talk about grinding.
Most people don't realize they are grinding their teeth until a partner complains about the noise, or a tooth cracks or a piece breaks off.
In dentistry we call it Bruxism. It’s defined most simply as the excessive clenching or grinding of teeth that isn't part of normal chewing. While it might ...
Thinking Long-Term: A Deep Dive into Dental Crowns at Providence Dental Care
Crowns are perhaps one of my favourite tools to help restore damaged teeth back to their former glory. Across my career I've done many hundreds of them made out of all sorts of different materials, and have seen how well they work to reliably repair decaying, broken down and cracked teeth. Nothing lets us reconstruct and prevent the ...
Take-Home Teeth Whitening: Instructions, Expectations & Care (Patient Guide)
Bleaching at home:
Take-home teeth whitening with custom trays is a safe, professional way to brighten your smile at home. This guide explains how to use your whitening kit correctly, what results to expect, how to manage sensitivity, and how to care for your trays ...
Introducing Dr Caleb Harvie | Principal Dentist at Providence Dental Care
About Dr Caleb Harvie
Experience, Philosophy, and a Commitment to Dentistry That Lasts
At a young age I wanted to be a V8 Supercar driver, and I would never have guessed that I would start a wonderful career in Dentistry. But now it is a profession I have grown deeply fond of, and grateful to be ...