Is your dentist a specialist? Many patients seem to think that they are seeing a specialist. Dental specialists study full time for a further three years. This study is in addition to the original five years it takes to become a dentist. This is your guarantee of appropriate and quality dental advice and treatment. In today’s […]
Why does my floss tear and shred when I try to floss my tooth? Floss is designed to wipe the surfaces between adjacent teeth and the part of the tooth located below the gum line. Poorly placed fillings may catch your floss and tear or shred the floss when you try and remove it from […]
OPG is an acronym for ‘orthopantomograph’. An OPG machine is specifically designed to produce an OPG x-ray of the teeth, jaws and temperomandibular joints. The image provides an overview of the state of the dentition as well as information regarding the bones of the jaw (the mandible and maxilla), the sinuses in the upper jaw and the […]
Well fitted fillings are smooth and continuous with the tooth. If a filling is poorly fitted, the filling ‘overhangs’ the tooth and this creates a catch that tears she we use floss. Constant fraying or tearing of dental floss usually indicates a problem with a filling.
Food gets caught in the spaces or gaps that may develop between teeth. These spaces are often caused by poor quality fillings that when placed, do not, butt up against the tooth immediately next to the new filling. Although not a serious problem in the short term, this situation often requires a lot more effort […]
Root canal surgery and in particular apical root surgery is a minor surgical procedure. You should expect the following: possible swelling and bruising for 2-5 days possible shrinkage of the gum margin there may be some post-operative bleeding requiring the use of firm pressure with a cold compress for 4 minutes at least. If […]
What is an Apicectomy? An apicectomy is a minor oral surgery procedure which is necessary when infection remaining within the root is contributing to an area of bony deterioration about the root apex . The tooth in the majority of cases will have been previously root filled. An apicectomy is indicated when: retreatment of the root […]
Why does one of my teeth look darker than rest? When the dental pulp of a front tooth is damaged either by trauma, decay or a leaking filling it may result in a discoloured tooth. It is possible to improve the colour of the tooth by carrying out a bleaching procedure on completion of the […]
There are a number of reasons someone might think about having orthodontic treatment. Most people have orthodontic treatment to improve the appearance of their teeth. Some of the other reasons for orthodontic treatment are: Overcrowded teeth: This occurs when there is simply a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth […]
I can see cracks in my tooth. Should I be concerned? Cracks in teeth are the result of various factors. The following types of cracks can affect a natural tooth: Craze lines Most adults have have craze lines and they cause little concern. They are tiny cracks that only affect the outer enamel of the tooth, […]
