Would you know what to do if your child knocked out a permanent tooth?
First of all, handle the tooth by the crown (smooth white part) not the root. Gently rinse the tooth in milk or normal saline solution if it has dirt or blood on it. Rinse for a few seconds only.Replace the tooth in its socket if the child is conscious – make sure the tooth is […]
Tooth whitening
Tooth whitening is a process by which the discolourations or stains on the teeth are chemically lightened. When a whitening product is applied to the teeth, it breaks down into water and oxygen ions. The oxygen ions enter the enamel and attack the long stain molecules to effectively break them down to be short and colourless. These […]
Everything you need to know about a Dry Socket
A dry socket is a painful condition that you may experience after having a tooth extracted. Normally when a tooth is extracted a blood clot forms over the area, the clot protects the nerves and bone in the empty tooth socket. The blood clot plays an important role in the healing process by protecting the […]
Step-by-step guide on how to floss
1) Using roughly 15 inches, start by wrapping the floss around both middle fingers, leaving about an inch or two to work with 2) Hold the floss between your index finger and thumb 3) Slowly slide the floss between your teeth 4) Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth (make sure you […]
The effects of smoking on your mouth
Most people are aware that smoking is bad for their health and can cause many different health problems. However, many people don’t realize the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and it more severe cases mouth cancer. Smoking stains teeth due […]
What are dental implants?
A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root of the tooth. Just like the root of the tooth, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are used to secure the crown (the part of the tooth you can see). Dental implants are typically made of […]
What is an impacted wisdom tooth?
Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don’t have enough room to emerge or develop normally. They are the last adult teeth to come into the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the top, and two on the bottom. An impacted wisdom tooth can be painless. You […]
You broke a tooth, now what?
Broken teeth can occur for many reasons such as biting down on something hard, being hit in the face or mouth, falling, having cavities that weaken the tooth or even having large, old amalgam fillings that don’t support the remaining enamel of the tooth.When a tooth cracks or breaks, it may not hurt but your […]
Prevention is better than cure
As the saying goes “prevention is better than cure”, this can relate to many things, including your dental hygiene. Most dentist suggest 6 monthly check ups, flossing daily and brushing at least twice a day. Here are some things to consider before putting off your next dental check up & clean: *Prevention of gum disease […]
Ever wake up with a headache and wonder why?
Ever wake up with a headache and wonder why?Maybe you’re grinding throughout the night and you don’t even know it! Feeling stressed could be the reason for your grinding. If you are waking up with a headache, stiff or sore jaw muscles, pain in the temple area or even notice your teeth wearing down, grinding may be the […]
