Why use stainless steel crowns?
Stainless steel crowns are used as an alternative to silver and tooth-coloured fillings. These strong metal caps cover the entire tooth and are hard to lose or damage. They have a smooth polished surface which makes them easy to clean and most last four years or...
Wisdom teeth removal
Your third molars, commonly known as your wisdom teeth, are typically the last teeth to erupt in your mouth. If healthy and functional your wisdom teeth can be useful. However, there are also reasons behind why you may need to consider removing your wisdom teeth.
Broken or fractured tooth – What should you do?
Cracked or fractured teeth may or may not be painful. It is recommended that you see an oral health professional, as early recognition can improve the survival of the damaged tooth. If the tooth fragment is broken and is intact, store it in milk or saliva (preferably...
A Dental Crown
A dental crown is tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. The crown will cover the visible portion of the tooth above and right at the gum line, once it is cemented...
Children and sweet drinks
Tap water is the best drink for children. Children do not need any sweet drinks to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Sweet drinks include soft drinks and cordials, flavoured milks, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks and fruit...
Screening for Oral Cancer
During an oral cancer exam, your dentist will carefully examine the tongue, inside of your mouth, and your lips to look for spots or sores that are flat, painless, white, or red. Many of these spots or sores are harmless, but some aren't so you will likely need a test...
Porcelain Bridges
A dental bridge is a false tooth(called a pontic) used to replace one or more missing teeth. The pontic is centered between two attached porcelain crowns, to create a fixed bridge. The fixed bridge is permanently cemented to the two teeth on either side of the tooth...
Dental Extractions
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions can be performed for several reasons including severe tooth decay or infection, tooth damage due to breakage, severe gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, and removal of teeth to make space for...
Retainers
Retainers are orthodontic devices used to hold the teeth in position before or after braces are applied. Retainers are custom-made to fit with the profile of the patients mouth. Retainers are made from wire and plastic. Three popular retainer types are Hawley, Essix,...
Advantages of digital x-rays:
Faster and more efficient. View images instantly. Less radiation exposure. Images can be enhanced to improve viewing. Images can be stored electronically. Avoid the use of chemicals used in the traditional developing process.
