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When considering oral health, most people likely think of preventing cavities and maintaining a sparkling smile. While these are certainly components of good oral health, there is a much larger reason to make the health of your mouth a priority: your heart. Medical experts have long speculated about…

When playing sports, it is imperative to protect the mouth. Left unprotected, the teeth, jaw, and gums can easily suffer serious dental injuries. One piece of equipment every sports player should have is a custom-fit mouth guard. It is the best way to prevent dental injuries. Mouth guards absorb…

TMJ Disorder? TMJ — the Temporomandibular joint — connects side of the face to the jawbone. If you place your finger on your cheek in front of your ear, you can feel TMJ in action. Now, try this with both your left and right sides. Apply some pressure.…

Are you suffering from inflammation, aches and pains in your jaw, bleeding gums or tenderness around the gum area at the back of your mouth? Odds are, you are suffering from impacted wisdom teeth – an ailment that can occur in even the healthiest of individuals. To avoid…

Countless people around the world are unhappy with their smiles. Sometimes, this discontent comes from having teeth that are chipped or broken. Other times, people hide their smiles from the world because their teeth are discoloured. Fortunately, there are options available today to help people with flawed teeth…

Proper dental care is important for children. This is something that can keep their teeth healthy and put them on the right track for their adult teeth. However, many children have a few fears about going to the dentist. Luckily, there are some things that parents can do to…

If you are new to Newcastle, or just have never found a good dentist that works for your whole family, check out Morrin Dental, a Newcastle family dental practice. Not only is Morrin Dental an excellent and modern practice to receive dental care, but we cater to the needs of your…

When you come into Morrin Dental for a regular appointment, you will meet several members of our dental team: dental assistants, dental hygienists and dentists. We would like to explain the difference between a dental hygienist and a dentist – and why having both at your service here at Morrin Dental…

Proper care for dentures is vital to maintaining that beautiful smile of yours. It is critical that you know how to take care of your dentures.  Just like natural teeth, deposits of plaque and calculus (tartar) can build up on dentures. To prevent this from happening, here are some…

Everyone wants a bright smile. At Morrin Dental, we provide a tooth whitening procedure using the Zoom teeth whitening system. Our in-office whitening procedure offers our patients the opportunity to dramatically whiten their smiles. But why else should you choose Morrin Dental for this procedure when there are so many…

Have you stopped smiling because you are ashamed of your discoloured or uneven teeth? Do you wish you had the beautiful white “pearls” of your favourite film star? Well, it’s probable that the celebrity smile you are envious of is because of veneers. With cosmetic dentistry and veneers, you too…

Many people who have teeth grinding remain unaware of it until additional health problems arise. Teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism is the grinding, clenching, or gnashing of the teeth, whether awake or sleeping. Those who grind their teeth while sleeping usually don’t know that they do. Bruxism…