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Tell-Tale Signs Of A Cracked Tooth From time to time, many of us will experience discomfort around our teeth and gums. However, you should be familiar with the symptoms of cracked teeth, which need to be treated as soon as possible. Key takeaways: – Tooth pain when having food or drinks. – Shooting pain when […]

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? Teeth sensitivity can be unpleasant and interfere with your enjoyment of everyday activities like eating and drinking. Here are the main reasons why people develop this problem. Key takeaways: Worn out enamel, which can be caused by harsh brushing techniques or by consuming acidic food and drinks often. Untreated cavities […]

Look Out for These Symptoms for Bruxism Tooth grinding, aka bruxism, occurs at night and can result in a sore jaw or headache in the morning. Prolonged teeth grinding exerts excessive pressure on the enamel and cracks your teeth. People with cracked teeth often suffer from sensitivity to hot or cold foods and toothaches. What […]

A Quick Look at the Process of Tooth Whitening Are you less than satisfied with the yellowish tint of your teeth? If so, a whitening procedure could very well represent an excellent option to keep in mind. What does this process involve and what conditions can it help address? A tooth whitening appointment normally begins […]

Dental Care for Older People As we age the body changes and the risk of physical and dental problems increases. However, older people can minimise the risks with improved care of the body and by following a good dental health regimen.  Clearly, brushing and flossing the teeth regularly combined with regular check-ups at the dentist […]

Dispelling the Myths Of Root Canal Treatment Most people associate root canal treatment with pain, but advances in modern dentistry makes the procedure painless. In fact, the root canal procedure actually ends the tooth pain! Your dentist can advise you on root canal therapy and dispel some of the myths surrounding it. Key takeaways: Although […]

Why Might a Tooth Need to be Extracted? There are times when a dentist may be required to extract one or more teeth. Although this is a very common procedure, you could still be curious to learn about some of the main reasons why it is performed.  Let us take a quick look at three […]

How Botox May Benefit You If you see wrinkles and lines in the mirror, you may be ready for a facial refresh. That’s the beauty of Botox anti-wrinkle injections. How does Botox work? Botox blocks the nerve activity which contracts muscles, helping to counter wrinkles. Although made from a botulinum toxin it is deemed safe […]

Dental Crowns and Bridges Explained If you have a damaged (or missing) tooth or teeth, you will need either a crown or a bridge to restore your teeth.  A crown is used to cap a damaged tooth or implant. It strengthens the tooth and improves its appearance, and is colour-matched to blend with your natural […]

Correcting Bad Breath with Fruits and Vegetables A dentist will normally be able to treat bad breath, as a good cleaning – and getting cavities treated — will help resolve the problem. Medications can also cause bad breath, so be sure to mention any drugs you are taking. Also, there are a handful of home-based […]