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Feeling anxious or fearful about going to the dentist is very common. Studies show that around one in two adults have experienced dental discomfort at some point, and for some the fear becomes so strong that they avoid visits altogether. This is...

Losing a tooth or noticing a loose tooth can be both worrying and confusing. Many patients ask us: "Why are my teeth coming out?" or "What do I do now that I've lost teeth?". There can be several reasons, but there are also good...

Dental veneers, also called shell veneers, are thin shells of porcelain that are attached to the front of teeth to improve their appearance. They are often used to correct discoloration, unevenness, gaps or damage to teeth. The process involves placing a small...

Why does Family Dental Care choose proactive dentistry over reactive dentistry? Many patients who come to us ask why they should have regular check-ups with the dentist and dental hygienist. Isn't it enough to go to the dentist when I...

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry procedure where your teeth are safely and controllably bleached to their original color. Before treatment can begin, it is important to have an examination and assessment by a dentist to find out whether your teeth are...

Some of us are missing teeth due to injuries or diseases, which can lead to difficulties in speaking and chewing properly. This situation can often be frustrating and embarrassing. To replace a missing tooth, a dental implant can be inserted. The implant...

Common traditional braces consist of a visible metal wire that is attached to the teeth with the help of plastic brackets. The metal wire is tightened at regular intervals so that the teeth move in the bite to the desired location. When the treatment is complete, the wire is removed and...

The dental hygienist's main goal is for you as a patient to have a healthier mouth, free from tartar and bacteria that can cause tooth loss problems in the future. Dental hygienists often work together with a dentist to design a good treatment plan for...

In the center of the tooth is the pulp, the nerve of the tooth. This nerve extends down through the roots of the tooth and out into the jawbone. If a hole in the tooth is deep and the bacteria has reached the pulp, or if you hit your tooth, the nerve can die and cause inflammation/infection in...

When large parts of a tooth have been damaged or previously repaired many times, it is not possible to sustainably repair with the help of an ordinary plastic filling. What is then required is a customized laboratory-made dental crown or bridge that is individually adapted to your tooth and...