Magnolia Dental - Waterdown

You don’t know what you’ve got until it's gone. Such is the case with teeth, or rather, with oral hygiene as a whole. Ignoring regular dental check-up and routine dental cleaning can cost you your precious smile and the capacity to eat all your favorite savory foods. The mouth is the portal of entry for all that you eat and drink. In addition, it helps you to talk, smile, and laugh. Without further adieu, let’s explore this simple yet tricky area of the importance of routine dental checkups and cleanings for you and your family. The Key Benefits of Routine Dental Cleaning and Check-up They say that familiarity breeds contempt; meaning that the more familiar we are with something, the more we tend to overlook its value. Brushing teeth, tongue cleaning, shedding baby teeth, and the eruption of adult teeth are such overused terms in the household that you often tend to forget that they need special attention—mainly regular visits to the dentist .   Here are some of the benefits of r...

Dental emergencies can often be unpredictable. The best way we can treat this is to prevent this from happening. However, sometimes dental emergencies happen despite taking certain precautions. At Magnolia Dental, we understand the importance of providing urgent dental care as soon as possible. In this blog, our experienced dentist, Dr. Bajaj wants you all to know about the most common dental emergencies that we see in our regular practice. Also, we will provide emergency dental services in Waterdown and essential tips on how to avoid them while ensuring a healthy smile. Common Dental Emergencies:  Broken teeth: Apply a gauze piece to the affected area and keep it there for 10 minutes. Keep those broken pieces in a safe place. In the meantime, avoid biting down on the broken teeth. Avoid removing any excess tissues attached to it. Applying cold compression outside the mouth, cheek, or lip is helpful to reduce swelling. It is advisable to rinse your mouth with warm saline water wh...