4 November 2021
For many patients, tooth extractions are a daunting prospect. One way to reduce dental anxiety before a tooth extraction is to pick your dentist's brain before the surgery. Your dentist will then be able to put your mind at ease before your appointment. Before your dental extraction appointment, ask your dentist the following questions. 1. What type of sedation will you use? In most cases, dentists use local anaesthesia for simple tooth extractions.
10 September 2021
Despite their importance to the healing process after certain procedures, dental stitches can be notoriously delicate. When placing stitches, your dentist will tell you how long they need to remain in place. It's natural to be concerned when these stitches loosen or fall out well ahead of schedule, but is it a dental emergency? A Challenging Environment for Stitches Stitches in your mouth are up against a challenge. They remain damp and are placed in an area subject to constant movement and pressure (your jaw).
16 August 2021
Many people crave a dazzling white smile that others will love. Although treatments such as tooth whitening are available, a lot of the best ways to approach achieving a brighter smile start at home. By learning more about tooth staining, you can keep your teeth white with minimal effort. Tea and Coffee Are Problematic Most people are aware that drinking coffee causes discolouration. This is because your teeth are slightly porous.
6 July 2021
Are you concerned about the state of your teeth? Most people know that regular trips to the dentist are required to prevent cavities forming, or gum disease starting, that might cause their gums to recede. Taking care of your teeth is important, but what can you do if you have already lost some of your teeth, perhaps through an accident? Even if your remaining teeth are in a healthy condition, the gaps in your smile can be a cause for embarrassment or declining invitations to attend public events.
20 May 2021
You should always have some feeling in your teeth. The tooth consists of living nerves and blood vessels. None of your teeth should feel numb. If one or more of them do, then you may have an emergency dental situation. You could be at risk for a more severe problem if you don't see an emergency dentist immediately. Here are some reasons why your tooth feels numb and what an emergency dentist will do to help.
7 April 2021
A significant part of the recovery from bulimia nervosa focuses on your mental health and general emotional wellbeing. It's also necessary to address the physical aspects of your illness, and this should involve a trip to your dentist. You might have heard that bulimia nervosa can affect your dental health, and it's important to know why this is the case, as well as what can be done about it. Acid Erosion and Your Teeth
10 March 2021
Your root canal treatment was performed successfully, and your damaged tooth was saved. In most cases, the problem has been solved, and the tooth doesn't require any further attention—beyond at-home dental care, of course. So why has the tooth in question started to turn grey weeks (or even months) after the root canal has been performed? A grey tooth after a root canal is a reasonably common dilemma. There are two key reasons why it can happen, along with a few different options to correct the discolouration.