For many people, the mere mention of the words “root-canal therapy” can be worrying. You may have even heard that the treatment is often carried out as a matter of course when in fact it isn’t really necessary. So what’s the point of root-canal therapy, and do you really need it? What root-canal therapy is In the centre of each of your teeth, beneath the hard layers of dentin and enamel, lies soft tissue called pulp. Read More»
Your smile can impact your self-confidence, and having an uneven gum line can cause patients to feel unhappy with their smile. Gum contouring is a procedure that can be used to correct gum tissue that comes too far down onto your teeth or gums that are too high, which can expose the roots of your teeth to harmful bacteria. Gum Contouring For Aesthetic Improvement When you have gum tissue that comes too far down onto your teeth, your teeth can appear shorter than they are. Read More»
Dental phobia affects around 10% of the population, and many children develop the fear after a bad experience at the dentist’s. It’s really important to help your child overcome their worries, so that they don’t miss out on vital check ups. There are a few ways to help your child feel more comfortable with the idea of a dental appointments, and the work starts at home. Establishing dentists as a positive thing through play and storytelling can be really helpful, and is particularly effective if your child is just starting to have worries. Read More»
Having new dentures fitted can make a tremendous difference to your life. Dentures can enable you to eat and speak clearly, which can improve your self-esteem. However, wearing new dentures can also cause some side effects. One of these side effects is excessive salivation. Causes of increased saliva production If your new dentures do not fit snugly against your gums or cause you to hold your mouth in an unnatural position, this may be causing increased saliva production. Read More»
If you believe you have gum disease, the only way to cure it is to go in for dental treatment. However, while you wait for your appointment, there are a number of things you can do to stop the spread of gum disease and reduce its symptoms. The most important treatment is brushing and flossing to reduce the amount of plaque that’s in your mouth, but beyond that, here are some other options to consider: Read More»