It’s really important that you have healthcare professionals in your life that you feel you can trust, otherwise you may not feel comfortable visiting them and ignore the signs that something is wrong. As a team of empathetic dentists and dental hygienists, we want you to feel comfortable at our dental practice, which is why […]
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How to recognise gum disease (and treat it!)
It’s estimated that nearly every adult is currently experiencing or has experienced gum disease in one form or another. In whichever severity, be it the beginnings of gingivitis or the slightly scarier periodontitis, nearly everyone has been touched by it. The ironic thing about its commonality is that it is entirely preventable and treatable. Beginning […]
Good oral hygiene can help your overall health!
It turns out that taking good care of your teeth and gums will do much more than just give you a healthy and bright smile! A healthy smile and a healthy body go hand-in-hand. Taking good care of your oral health can help to lower the risk of you developing many serious diseases and possibly, […]
Your dentist wants you to warn you about these foods
Food, glorious food! Not only can we not live without it, but we can enjoy all manner of textures and densities thanks to our teeth. Whether our snack is crisp, crunchy, or chewy, our teeth help us grind it down into manageable chunks and ensure our body doesn’t go without. Your dentist even enjoys their […]
What Is Hygiene Therapy?
With family, work and social commitments, it is easy to let your health take the back seat. Although you may assume your oral health is more than satisfactory, because you’re brushing twice a day and perhaps flossing, you could be suffering from an infection without your knowledge. At Viva Dental, we offer Hygiene Therapy to […]