Interesting Dental Facts You May Not Know!
Chewing celery helps in producing move saliva in your mouth which prevents plaque. Eating celery once a week can help keep your teeth naturally clean on top of brushing. The tooth is the only part of the body that cannot repair itself. Chemicals in red wine called proanthocy anidins have strong antioxidant properties that work to […]
What is tooth enamel?
Tooth enamel is made up of mostly minerals, primarily hydroxyapatite. If it is destroyed, your body does not make more to replace it as it does not contain any living cells, so it cannot regenerate. Enamel is the hardest part of your body (even harder than your bones!). It’s found on the outer surface of […]
Bad habits that are ruining your teeth
Chewing on ice – It’s natural and sugar free so you might think chewing on ice is harmless. But eating hard, frozen cubes of ice can chip or even crack your teeth. Not wearing a mouth guard while playing sport – Wearing a mouth guard while playing a contact sport could save your teeth from […]
Your first visit to Spit Road Dental
Your safety is our first priority, so at the first appointment we ask you to fill in a medical history form so we can check for any health issues that may affect treatment. We will do a thorough examination and discuss any issues you have with your teeth and suggest treatment options and fees. For […]
What to expect at Spit Road Dental
At Spit Road Dental we aim to exceed your expectations by providing the ultimate dental experience. Your mouth is an essential part of your overall well being, so our philosophy is to start with the prevention of disease and for any treatment to be as minimal and pain free as possible! What to expect: A […]
X-rays
X-rays, also known as radiographs, are an important part of dental care and treatment planning. They can help prevent potential oral care issues in a patient’s mouth before they become major issues. X-rays allow the dentist to see inside a tooth and beneath the gums to asses the health of the bone and supporting tissue […]
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 […]
