One day you’re chewing your food when suddenly you feel a sharp pain on one of your teeth. While there may be a number of causes, there is a good chance that it’s a case of cracked tooth syndrome. What [...]
A good number of the population have a fear or anxiety of going to see the dentist and oral health therapist. For some, even a simple routine clean can make them feel uneasy. This is called dental anxiety, which [...]
Wisdom teeth have been long thought of as a rite-of-passage for many, with pain and removal of teeth on the agenda. However, did you know that wisdom teeth don’t have to be an expensive and painful part of life? Here [...]
What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are an important procedure in modern dentistry. Regular fillings may not be strong enough if tooth decay is very deep, or if there is a crack in the tooth. Cracks develop because of a heavy bite [...]
Root Canal Treatment “I think I need root canal treatment! Ouch, my tooth is throbbing! I can’t sleep, I can’t eat, and my head is aching!”. Each tooth has a complex blood and nerve supply called the pulp. If bacteria [...]
Wisdom Teeth We all know people who have had wisdom teeth removed. More than likely, quite a few names you might think of! In our early ancestors, the skull, jaws and muscles used to be larger to chew unrefined and [...]
White Fillings When teeth develops a hole from tooth decay, the hole becomes the perfect place for bacteria to grow, and cause further damage to the tooth. To fix this, white fillings are ideal to be placed to ensure a [...]
Fissure sealants is a dental procedure provided to prevent the development of tooth decay, and stop early signs of tooth decay from getting worse. They are recommended for all age groups who are at-risk of developing tooth decay. They work [...]
Where's the wisdom in keeping your wisdom teeth? Toothache and pain associated with wisdom teeth remains one of the most common presentations at a dental emergency. The reasons to leave or remove them have been intensely debated by dental practitioners [...]
