Bruxism is a habit that affects around 8-10% of the population. It is broadly characterised by grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw that can cause tooth wear and breakage, disorders of the jaw (pain and limited movement) and headaches. Bruxism occurs in both children and adults but is most common in 25-44 […]
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June 21st, 2016Should You Visit The Dentist If You Suffer From Headaches?
June 13th, 2016If you have a headache or migraine, quite often the first port of call is the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor. However, if it occurs regularly, you might consider seeing a dentist as the cause might be lying inside your mouth. Most dental headaches are classified as “tension” headaches, […]
Read moreAre Dental Implants Better Than Dentures?
June 9th, 2016Losing teeth can be very upsetting and raise many concerns such as difficulty in eating, social effects, impact on confidence. The good news is that in todays modern world and with the fantastic advances in dentistry, you have many options available. Dental implants, bridges and dentures are the most common options available. In the past, […]
Read moreSensitive teeth? They could be trying to tell you something…
May 19th, 2016Many people suffer from toothache caused by sensitivity, but for many this could be a warning sign of something more serious… If you experience sharp and sudden pain when eating certain foods or exposing your teeth to extreme changes in temperature, then you almost certainly have a sensitivity problem. This pain is caused when the dentin […]
Read moreWhen will my wisdom teeth come through?
May 5th, 2016There is no exact answer to the question, “When will my wisdom teeth come through?” But as a vague rule most people tend to get their wisdom teeth between the ages of 17 and 25. Also known as ‘third molars’, wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come through and come in much later than […]
Read moreThis will make your teeth fall out. Don’t do it.
February 18th, 2016There are lots of ‘do it yourself’ projects out there which you can complete successfully with just a little time and effort. However, teeth straightening is not one of them. There’s a common misconception that braces are simple — you push on the tooth and it moves to where you want it, right? Wrong. Dentistry […]
Read moreCleft Lip and Palate and Dental Health
September 26th, 2014Cleft lip is a birth defect in which the parts of the face that form the upper lip remain split, instead of sealing together before birth. Similar splits can occur in the roof of the mouth or palate. Cleft lip and cleft palate can each occur alone or together in the same person (cleft lip […]
Read moreHow Do Eating Disorders Affect Your Mouth?
September 18th, 2014Eating disorders deprive the body of vital minerals, vitamins, proteins and other nutrients necessary for good health. There are a wide array of physical symptoms and medical complications that can result from eating disorders, including heart failure, gastric or oesophagus ruptures, osteoporosis, heart arrhythmia, shrinking of the brain, yellowish and dry skin, swollen joints, reduced […]
Read moreWhat Are Fissure Sealants?
September 11th, 2014Our back teeth have natural grooves and pits known as fissures. Food can get stuck in the fissures and they are harder areas to clean when brushing which can increase the risk of tooth decay. In the past they were commonly placed in children’s teeth and now there is new evidence to show that they […]
Read moreIs Chewing Gum Good For Teeth?
August 28th, 2014When it comes to chewing gum, it’s the type of gum you chew that determines whether it’s helpful or harmful to your teeth. While chewing gum containing sugar may actually increase your chances of developing a cavity, there is clinical evidence that demonstrates just the opposite for sugar-free gum. And there’s even better news when […]
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