Happy Halloween Everyone!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Exciting Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry involves a laser beam for a wide range of treatment and cosmetic dental procedures: – Laser dentistry can remove damaged gum tissue, remove gum tissue to allow wisdom teeth extraction, treat oral tumours and also cosmetic applications such as teeth whitening. – Benefits of laser treatment include there being no need for anaesthesia…

How Sealants are Used to Prevent Tooth Decay

Some teeth are more prone to decay than others; this is why some dentists advise getting a sealant: – Teeth with a chewing surface (the back molars) contain grooves to aid grinding of food; it can be difficult to clean these grooves sufficiently. – The dentist can apply a dental sealant to these teeth to…

Do You Need Full Mouth Reconstruction?

Full mouth reconstruction involves a number of dental procedures and may be deemed necessary for patients with serious dental issues. Full reconstruction may include anything from simple fillings to implants, crowns, dental bridges and more or a combination of these.  A dentist will only consider full mouth reconstruction for suitable candidates such as those who:…

Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

Do you snore? Do you wake up with a headache or dry mouth? Are you constantly struggling to concentrate and suffer from daytime sleepiness? If so, you may have obstructive sleep apnoea. This serious sleep disorder causes pauses in breathing that can occur hundreds of times a night, jolting you awake without you realising. Chronic…

Tooth Fairy Gifts That Teach Children Something Valuable

At around age 5, children begin to lose their baby teeth. Receiving a visit from the tooth fairy can be a chance for parents to teach good habits right from the start. Key takeaways: –  The tooth fairy can leave a hand-written letter with a reminder to brush and floss. –  Reinforce the link between…