What is a hygienist? Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist to give care to patients. They play an important part in dental health care and are mainly concerned with gum health – showing people correct home care and helping to keep the teeth and gums healthy. What is the role of […]
Not all practices have a dental hygienist. However, more of them now offer this as part of the service to patients, using part-time and full-time hygienists. Why doesn’t the dentist do this work? Some dentists will do this type of work. However, many now realise that the hygienist has been specially trained to carry out […]
Wisdom teeth are the third molars. Normally people have three permanent molars that develop in each quadrant of the mouth; upper, lower, right and left. The first molars usually grow into the mouth at around six years of age. The second molars grow in at around age 12. The third molars usually will try to […]
Veneers are thin shells of dental material that are used to change the shape and colour of existing teeth. They are the dental versions of false nails. As with nails a strong and healthy base is required for the treatment to be successful over time. In general, veneers would not be appropriate on teeth with […]
Normal crowns are glued or ‘cemented’ the tooth beneath. No alternative to cementing is available. As a result should there be a problem with the crown the only option is to cut the old crown off and replace it with a new one. With implant crowns, how we secure the crown to the implant varies […]
Porcelain laminates and veneers refer to the same thing; it is a thin porcelain shell that is shaped to resemble the front surface of a tooth. These are often used to restore damaged or discoloured teeth. Find out more HERE
Those keen to whiten there teeth and brighten their smiles should review this checklist to ensure you choose the right bleaching option and get the best bleaching results: Get your teeth checked for decay and soundness and have your gums treated so that they are healthy prior to undergoing any bleaching procedure. Consider a professional […]
One of the main causes of pulp disease is tooth decay. Pulp is a living structure and bacteria love the warm cosy environment it provides. Tooth decay dissolves the tooth’s mineral outer shell to the point whereby a hole or cavity has formed. Bacteria then digest and eat through the dentine (the layer below the […]
Implant dentistry has revolutionised the way we replace missing teeth and have provided us with an alternative to dentures. Not everyone can have dental implants and careful diagnosis and assessment will determine if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants. Placement of dental implants is a surgical procedure and like all survival procedures carries […]
Very spicy foods, such as onions and garlic, and coffee may be detected on a person’s breath for up to 72 hours after digestion. Onions, for example, are absorbed by the stomach, and the odor is then excreted through the lungs. Studies even have shown that garlic rubbed on the soles of the feet can […]
