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Why Digital Dental X-Ray is the Safer Choice

If you ever visited the dentist you likely had dental x-rays taken or recommended.  Dental x-rays, also called radiographs, are an essential diagnostic tool that helps your dentist formulate a dental treatment plan. To help you fully understand their importance, Dr. Boeriu and his team answered some of your most common questions.

What are dental X-rays?

Dental x-rays are basically two-dimensional images that show the tooth anatomy and bone in your mouth.  There are two basic types of dental X-rays: film and digital.  Digital radiography uses an X-ray sensor instead of film to produce the image. Digital X-rays require less radiation exposure (approximately 50-80% less than film), are faster, and typically result in better image quality. This is why Dr. Boeriu’s office only uses digital x-ray technology. Read the full article

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How Mouth-guards Can Protect Your Teeth?

An athlete is always exposed to different teeth problems. If you're an athlete or someone who loves sports, you probably had broken or damaged teeth before. While adults face this problem frequently,  kids are even more exposed to it. One of the best ways to protect teeth from contact sports and damage is the usage of mouth-guards. Sherwood Dental, your Kitchener dentist, is here to give you advice about the usefulness of mouth-guards. Read on!

Mouth-guards - An Overview

Typical mouth-guards are designed to cover the upper teeth and protect them from breaking due to harsh physical impact. In turn, mouth-guards will also protect your mouth from your teeth so that you won't have to worry about cracked lips and a wounded tongue. If you've had dental restoration or a cosmetic procedure, your dentist will recommend a mouth-guard that also protects lower teeth. According to the study of the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, athletes who do not use mouth-guards are 60 times more likely to get teeth damage.  Some of the most physically taxing sports are basketball, soccer, American football, hockey (field and ice), and dodge-ball. The Different Types of Mouth-guards Nowadays, you can find three different types of mouth-guards. A ready-made mouth-guard is a practical option that will fit the lowest budget. It comes in three standard sizes: small, medium, and large. While you can choose from any of these size types, there’s no way to customize a ready-made mouth-guard. Read the full article