Wellbeing

Why are baby teeth important? It’s easy to think of baby teeth as being a trial run and it not mattering if they are healthy or fall out because of decay. However baby teeth are very important to your child’s healthy development and from a dentists perspective should be looked after as well as you do with…

What is Orthodontics? Specialising in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with problems relating to your ‘bite’ or ‘malocclusion’. If your teeth are crooked or misaligned or if your mouth is overcrowded by your teeth, you need some form of corrective device; an appliance, such…

What are the benefits of dental implants? Dental implants can always be considered as an option to replace one tooth, or several teeth, or all your teeth. If you wear full or partial dentures or a bridge, dental implants may well be suitable for you and are worth investigating. Your dentist will be able to advise whether…

What is a dental crown? Whether they are called dental crowns, dental caps or tooth caps, damaged, broken or worn down teeth are covered by a crown, as a way to strengthen the teeth and improve the cosmetic appearance. Your dentist will make moulds of your which are then sent to a dental laboratory where the…

How are you fitted for a denture? As with all dental procedures, have your dentist do a thorough dental check-up. Full dentures, need an examination of the mouth and a health assessment of the gums. You will have a check-up at your dentist’s, that includes a full examination of your teeth, gums and other soft tissues…

What Do My Dental Records Look Like? Your dental records are a combination of different types of information. There are written descriptive records, photographic records and charts. The descriptive records are much like what you see your GP typing up when you have an appointment with your doctor. They are readable and understandable to most…

How safe is amalgam? Dental amalgam safety has been reviewed extensively for a number of years and the World Health Organization (WHO), in its Consensus Statement on Dental Amalgam wrote: “Amalgam restorations are safe and cost-effective… The risk of adverse side-effects is very low for all types of restorative materials, including amalgam and all resin-based materials.” Similar…

What do I do if my tooth is knocked out? Your tooth can be replanted if you act quickly. The first thing to do is to clean the tooth if it is dirty. Clean the tooth with milk not water. If you don’t have milk, put your lost tooth in your mouth and use your saliva…

Do I Need to Have X-Rays? Many patients are reluctant to have xrays because of the risks associated with radiation exposure; it’s also the reason why many dentists only choose to get x-rays when absolutely essential in your diagnosis or treatment. X-rays provide your dentist with additional important information about the condition of your teeth…