If you are experiencing tooth pain, you should consult an emergency dentist for immediate treatment. In most cases, toothaches are caused by the decay of the dental structure. In other cases, the problem arises due to gum infection, tooth fractures, dental abscess and damaged fillings. Regardless of the cause, the pain cannot be resolved without treatment of the underlying damage. Therefore, you cannot afford to ignore the importance of medical attention.…
Gum recession, when the gums pull away from the teeth, is not something that would normally be associated with children. In fact, a US study (for lack of a similar Australian study) found that 71% of people aged 50-59 had at least some gum recession.
As a parent who makes sure that your children take good care of their teeth, to see even a hint of gum recession in your child’s mouth can leave you wondering what went wrong.…
Gum disease is unpleasant, but the vast majority of adults will come into contact with a mild form of it at some point in their lives. Usually, you’ll be able to clear it up yourself by sticking to – or implementing – a good oral cleanliness routine, involving brushing your teeth at least twice a day. However, all gum disease is not equal, and you should know how to tell the difference between the two main forms.…
Having cracked and fractured teeth is a common dental problem. With age, the chances of cracked teeth emerge and may be caused by biting very hard objects, grinding or even clenching of teeth. However, for most people, teeth cracks may occur but they may not be aware of the kinds of cracks that they have. Knowing the kinds of cracks will help inform the type of treatment to receive. Here are some of the kinds of teeth cracks that a dental check-up may reveal:…
Bonded fillings become discoloured over time. As well as picking up food stains, they also eventually begin to yellow with age. When this discolouration occurs in posterior teeth such as the molars, it doesn’t affect the quality of your smile. However, when discoloured bonding is on the front of an anterior tooth such as a central or lateral incisor, your smile begins to attract attention for the wrong reasons.
Unfortunately, composite bonding cannot be whitened like natural teeth can.…
Everybody wants to have straight teeth and a nice, clear smile — but it’s that end result you’re aiming for. While the actual process isn’t unpleasant, it does take some getting used to — and as you’re likely to need the treatment for at least 12 months, you may be concerned about what it will be like to live wearing braces or an aligner at all times. In truth, it’s something you forget about after a few weeks.…
Pericoronitis is a condition that normally involves the wisdom teeth, otherwise known as the third molars. The wisdom teeth erupt from the gums later in life than the rest of the teeth. When this happens, it is possible for bacteria to become trapped in the surrounding tissue, which can cause an infection.
Here are three common symptoms of pericoronitis, as well as the reasons you should treat them seriously.
1. Pain…
Risk assessment has become one of the major buzzwords in the world of business in recent years. It seems that no kind of major investment can take place without everybody assessing what could go wrong and being as sure of their position as possible. Many people are taking this concept to heart when it comes to their health, as well and working out how vulnerable they are to problems going forward.…
Emergency dentists are perhaps some of the busiest dental professionals in the practice. This is because many people often postpone dental issues until they become full-blown dental emergencies that necessitate locating the nearest dentist ASAP. Unfortunately, emergency dental services also tend to attract more costs than routine dental services, can be considered more hectic procedurally, and the pain you find yourself in at the time of emergency doesn’t make anything easier.…
