The short answer to this common question is yes. Teeth requiring root canal treatment have commonly been ravaged by previous dental disease and have often had a history of extensive previous treatment. They are characterised by very big cavities or big fillings. A tooth with a big filling is structurally weaker that a tooth with […]
Moderate to Severe Enamel Fluorosis…. Dental fluorosis, also called mottling of tooth enamel, is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel caused by excessive exposure concentrations of fluoride during tooth development. The risk of fluoride overexposure occurs at any age but it is higher at younger ages. In its mild forms (which are its most common), fluorosis often appears […]
A prosthodontist is a dentist who specialises in the restoration and replacement of teeth. A Prosthodontist is a specialist dentist, who, after qualifying and practicing as a dentist has undertaken a further 3 years at university to study the specialty of prosthodontics. Prosthodontics is one of only seven major dental specialities and 13 recognised dental specialties. […]
The aim of root canal treatment is to remove infected tissue from the inside of a tooth and its roots and to fill them with an inert rubber material called “Gutta Percha”. Immediately after the filling appointment residual natural tissue inflammation may cause discomfort for a few days, which can be controlled by an over-the-counter […]
Teenagers Your smile is one of the first things that people see and it is the one thing most teenagers are concerned about. Teeth are designed to last for life – provided we look after them. Cavities can occur at any age but the earlier we control and prevent them the more likely we are […]
Tooth formation progresses through 6 distinct stages. It is during the last stage, apposition, that the enamel and dentine are laid down to produce the tooth form and final shape. This process occurs for both the primary teeth(baby teeth) as well as the secondary teeth (permanent teeth). The development of baby teeth begins in the […]
There are a number of potential and real side effects from tooth whitening. Most are temporary but some may be permanent. Some of the effects include: Tooth sensitivity Changes in the enamel surface Changes in the properties of tooth filling materials (in particular tooth coloured filling) Damaged and inflamed gums Chemical gum burns Blistering of […]
A Prosthodontist is an expert in rebuilding damaged and worn teeth. Many older patients suffer from dental decay and today have many large and extensive dental fillings. If your problem involves more than one or two teeth, then you would benefit from seeing a prosthodontist. A general dentist is responsible for looking after your basic […]
A visit to your local supermarket will demonstrate that Australians are becoming just as obsessed as Americans when it comes to tooth whitening. Insert facts on tooth whitening here. The aisles of your supermarket or local chemists are now full of products reported to whiten and brighten your teeth. But between mouthwashes, toothpastes and even chewing […]
There are many tooth “whitening” toothpastes available to the public and most manufacturers produce their own particular versions of these toothpastes. Many experts believe that these labels can be misleading because these product tend not to whiten but rather simply clean the surface of the tooth. Most whitening toothpastes contain abrasive particles that help remove […]
