From proper too cleaning to the best electric toothbrush, oral health is very important. Whether you have stinky breath or just want stronger whiter teeth – oral health is important.
Yes, a loose tooth can tighten back up. Eventually. But how much it tightens depends on the extent of the injury, and also the cause. Don’t worry about asking this question, it is not a silly question. As a busy dentist, I get asked this question all of the time. Keep reading if you want…
Have you had a tooth extracted? Do you now have a headache? Headaches are relatively common after tooth extractions. Although they are common, post tooth extraction headaches shouldn’t last long. There are things you can do to limit the headache. As a busy working dentist, I often get asked by patients about headaches after extractions….
Smoking after tooth removal can be harmful. It increases the risk of problems and pain. For regular smokers, the act of NOT smoking for a few days can be uncomfortable and upsetting. The risk of agonizing pain or poor healing caused by smoking is very serious though. When you have a tooth removed it can…
What should you do if a temporary crown falls off? First things first, no need to panic. The first thing to remember is that temporaries are… temporary. They are a bandaid we use for a short time. Temporary crowns are merely a stopgap measure until the permanent crown can be placed. They’re keeping the tooth…
One of the common struggles of parenthood is dealing with kids that don’t brush their teeth. Although frustrating for the parent, it is very common for children to go through phases where they resist and fight against tooth brushing. As a dentist in private family practice, I see LOTS of children. I can reassure all…
When people get Invisalign or clear aligners, they often don’t realise quite how easily the trays can get stained. Even if you take your Invisalign trays out to eat and drink every single time – there is a fair chance you might end up with yellow aligners. Most dentists and orthodontists recommend that Invisalign is…
Oral Thrush is a condition where a certain type of fungus grows too much in the mouth. It can be unsightly, occasionally painful, and should be looked at by a dentist or doctor. Oral Thrush is also known as Candiditis. It occurs most frequently in the young, the elderly and those with poor immune systems…
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