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The Dunbar Dental Centre Digest

Welcome to the Dunbar Dental Centre Blog – your go-to source for insights into dental health and wellness.

we explore the latest in dental care, share tips for maintaining a healthy smile, and take you behind the scenes at our family-friendly clinic. Whether you're seeking advice on preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, or simply looking to learn more about how to keep your family's smiles bright, our blog is dedicated to providing valuable information to the Dunbar community and beyond. Join us as we delve into the world of dentistry, guided by the expertise of Dr. Anna Pranata and our passionate team.

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What Are The Differences Between White and Amalgam Fillings?

Cavities and chipped or disfigured teeth have an easy and quick solution in the form of dental fillings. After teeth have been treated and there’s a clean and non-infected surface to work with, dental fillings are applied (and cured) to prevent bacteria from entering and causing further damage to the

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Dental Health Tip: 3 Ways To A Younger Smile

As a person grows older, his quality of smile changes due to numerous factors. While there is no way to turn back the time, you can regain your smile’s luster through a variety of dental treatments like teeth whitening, braces and veneers.

However, the task of enhancing one’s smile does not

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Professional Teeth Whitening vs. Home Remedies

Brighten Your Smile: Choosing Between Professional Teeth Whitening and Home Remedies

Teeth whitening improves your smile by removing discoloration with various products and procedures. Its popularity stems from significant smile enhancements.

Professional Teeth Whitening Explained

Dentists supervise professional whitening, using gels for in-office treatments. These custom treatments use stronger gels for quicker results

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Mouthguards for Children’s Sports

Mouthguards do more than protect your child’s teeth. A good mouthguard that has been properly fitted actually redistributes the force of an impact. This redistribution reduces the damage done to soft tissues like the gums and cheeks. There is even some evidence that wearing a mouthguard can help prevent head

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Veneers or Bonding: Which is Right for Me?

Damaged or misshapen front teeth can cause stress and lack of confidence. Fortunately, most cases can be improved. When it comes to transforming your smile, there are options.
If the change you want requires very little tooth structure removal, your typical options are bonding or veneers. If you want a

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The Biggest Dental Care Mistakes

Dental care is not as easy and straight-forward as you may think. People often make big dental care mistakes which can do more harm than good. Avoid these common mistakes to keep your teeth as healthy as possible for life.

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