Merry Christmas
Our Christmas Dental Survival Guide for Festive Season This is the season to be jolly and pamper yourself in a few festive treats! Our days are becoming more and more filled with celebrations that make the holidays so special and our hearts so warm. Unfortunately, these festive seasons are also likely to have us visiting […]
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders TMJ disorders include different conditions that are related to the Temporomandibular Joint, which is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. If you place your fingers directly in front of your ears and open your mouth, you will be able to feel this joint. The TMJ is very important […]
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers are normally small, painful white lesions or open sores that can develop anywhere in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They can make eating, drinking and talking very uncomfortable. Mouth ulcers most often appear as a result of an injury. Causes include biting lips or tongue, sometimes after […]
Dental Anxiety
Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is a term used to describe many types of dental fears and worries. Most people experience some level of dental anxiety when they visit the dentist, especially if they are having something they’ve never had done before. Dentists have a lot of experience in dealing with people who are anxious or […]
Dental Sedation
Dental Sedation For dental treatments sedation can be given in one of three ways: Intravenous sedation (IV), Oral sedation or by Inhalation. IV Sedation – this will be used by oral surgeons and dentists who have specialised training and certification. For this type of sedation, medications are administered directly into the bloodstream through and IV. […]
Xerestomia
Xerostomia is the clinical term used in dentistry referred to dry mouth. Our saliva has many important jobs such as: • Moistens and cleanses our mouth • Helps digest foods • Prevents infections in the mouth by controlling bacteria and fungi When we don’t produce enough saliva, our mouth becomes dry and uncomfortable leading to […]
Fluoride
Fluoride Fluoride is a mineral which is found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. The fluoride in toothpaste prevents decay in teeth and helps harden the enamel of a tooth. Fluoride in toothpaste is extremely helpful because it: • Limits tooth decay in adults and children • Repairs weak spots that become holes in the […]
Fissure Sealants
Fissure Sealants Dental Sealants or Fissure Sealants are mostly used in children’s dentistry, however, they can also be applied to adult teeth as well. What are Fissure Sealants? Fissure sealants are a plastic material which is applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent molars, they provide a barrier to bacteria which might invade the pits […]
Children’s Teeth
Children’s Teeth Deciduous teeth, primary teeth or baby teeth as they are more commonly known are just as important as the permanent teeth we grow up to have. Many parents think that they do not need to be concerned about their child’s baby teeth as it’s only the permanent ones that matter. However, primary teeth […]
Tooth Extraction
Tooth Extraction Sometimes in dentistry it is not always possible to save a tooth from being extracted. There are a few reasons for this:- o Severe gum disease o A deep untreatable infection in a tooth o A severely broken tooth o Overcrowding of teeth o Wisdom tooth/teeth problems Before a tooth extraction the dentist […]
