Category: Oral Health

It goes without saying that everyone chooses their family’s medical providers extremely carefully, yet finding the dentist you want can sometimes be difficult. Since selecting a dentist is a difficult task, we at Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre have created this advice for both individuals and families. Call us at any time if you have any inquiries! Dr. Motiwala is always delighted to assist, even if you choose to see a different dentist. How to Pick a Good Dentist When researching dentists in your region, there are many things to take into account. Since proximity may be the ... Read more

Diabetes is a known health problem that needs to be treated because it can cause problems all over the body, including in the mouth. Think about how the American Diabetes Association says that nearly 26 million children and people in the U.S. have diabetes. Dr. Motiwala wants you to know that diabetes can hurt your mouth health in a number of ways. When people with diabetes have high glucose levels, those levels could also be helping bacteria grow, which is bad for their teeth in a big way. Some diabetics have mouth infections and symptoms that last for a long ... Read more

One of the most common and harmful oral hygiene myths is that bleeding gums are normal. Dr. Motiwala wants people to know that this is not true! Imagine if we weren’t talking about lips. Should any part of your body start to bleed when you touch it? The truth is that bleeding gums are a sign of infection or irritation, and if left unchecked, they can lead to serious problems that go beyond your mouth. Please read this piece to learn how to keep the teeth and gums of your family safe. Gums Are Not Supposed to Bleed Despite what ... Read more

There are many different kinds of doctors, like Doctors of Medicine, Doctors of English, and Doctors of Philosophy. Most of the time, when we say “doctor,” we mean “physician” or “doctor of medicine.” Did you know, though, that dentists are also doctors? Every doctor has an area of expertise, and the area of expertise of a dentist is mouth health. Dr. Motiwala talks about how dentistry is a specific branch of medicine and what that means for the link between oral health and general health. Dentists Too Are Doctors Dentists are just as learned and trained as doctors. Before they ... Read more

Most of us have had a toothache at some point. At their worst, toothaches can be so painful that they keep you from doing anything. At their worst, they can be so painful that you can’t even move. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s normal to think that all toothaches are caused by cavities, gum disease, or some other problem with your tooth. Dr. Motiwala wants you to know, though, that not all toothaches have to do with your teeth. Oh, really? Toothaches that don’t come from your teeth? Yes, it can happen, and it ... Read more

Most of us learned as kids that sweets like chocolate are bad for your teeth. Even if this is still true for some kinds of our favorite sweet snack, we don’t have to stop serving it all together. Recent tests have found that dark chocolate, which has a lot of cocoa in it, may actually be good for your teeth. Dr. Motiwala wants you to know the facts so that sweet-toothed people can safely fill their cravings. How Does It Work? People know that dark chocolate has a lot of antioxidants, which help our bodies fight off germs and diseases. ... Read more

Many people will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer because of it. There are many ways to fix a missing tooth, but Dr. Motiwala wants to tell you about dental implants, which are the best way to get a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Don’t be afraid to give us a call if you have any questions or want to set up a meeting. Implants Function Just Like Real Teeth Implants are the best way to keep and improve the health of your mouth. Dentures and ... Read more

Remember that guy in high school you liked who had a lip ring? I wonder what’s going on with his teeth now. Don’t get us wrong—at Wagner Dental, we’re all for self-expression, and if you like to change your body with things like tattoos and piercings, we’re all for it. But as your dentists, we highly advise against oral piercings because they can really hurt your teeth, and we want you to keep your teeth healthy so you can keep showing off your beautiful smile. Any piercing in or around the mouth is called a “oral piercing.” In the past, ... Read more

Crossbite happens when your teeth or mouth don’t fit together well. Dr. Motiwala tells you more about this problem, what it does, and how to treat it. A Good Bite In a dream world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw would rest nicely on top of and just in front of your lower jaw. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. Some people have crooked or bent teeth, and sometimes the top jaw doesn’t fit well on the bottom jaw. The way your teeth and mouth fit together is called your “bite.” When doctors talk about this, ... Read more

If you’re a new mom or about to become one, you’re probably used to putting your own needs behind those of this beautiful new little person in your life. But good mouth hygiene is still important to keep you and your baby in good health. If something happens and you need dental work, that shouldn’t stop you from nursing or from getting the care you need. Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre can explain why it’s safe and important for a woman at this time in her life to put her own health needs first. Are Dental Procedures Safe ... Read more