What is a cap?
This is often a term used for a crown. A crown is full coverage of a damaged tooth. It looks exactly like a real tooth and has a very good long term prognosis.
Do I need Root Canal Treatment?
We will need to determine this by taking an x-ray and listening to your symptoms. We certainly treat teeth here that require root canal therapy but in some instances you will need to see a specialist.
Do I have a cracked tooth?
The symptoms for a cracked tooth can be pain on chewing (especially grainy food) or on releasing the biting pressure. Cold or hot food can cause discomfort as can sweet foods. A crack may not be visible to the eye or even on an x-ray and pinpointing the problem tooth can be problematic […]
I have pain in my jaw when I wake and frequent headaches?
This can be caused by clenching or grinding the teeth at night. At times of stress and anxiety these symptoms can manifest. A guard to sleep in at night (occlusal splint) can help greatly. These are very comfortable to wear.
My friend said soft drink is bad for my teeth?
Acids and sugars in food and drinks are part of our modern lifestyle and need to be restricted in the diet. Dental erosion is a serious problem that leads to irreversible damage. Soft drink, sports drinks, wine, citrus fruits and juices are all some of the culprits. Reflux or recurrent vomiting are also problematic. Saliva […]
I have bad breath
Bad breath is never a pleasant problem. It could be as simple as too much coffee (which dries out the mouth) and increasing your water intake can help. However plaque trapped around or under the gums will see bacteria grow and bad breath set in. Our hygienist can help out with this. […]
How can I keep my gums healthy?
Our hygienist can help with this, good brushing technique that includes the gums is essential. Periodontal disease is inflammation of the gums supporting the teeth. Letting plaque build up on the teeth will inflame the gums. This can be reversed. If left however, gums may be red or bleed on brushing, […]
How often should I brush?
Twice is preferable. Brushing at night is imperative, as significantly more bacteria grow in your mouth overnight. Avoid brushing for at least 30 minutes after eating or drinking acidic food or drink.
Why floss?
Flossing is so under-rated! Flossing is so important, food trapped between the teeth cannot be removed by brushing alone and left there bacteria will multiply and cause decay.
My wisdom teeth are hurting
We remove wisdom teeth here at the surgery but many wisdom teeth are “impacted” or trapped in the gums and these will need to be removed by a specialist.