Dental Implants: A Guide for Seniors

Is it Always Necessary to Have a Root Canal Before a Tooth is Crowned?

26 September 2017

In dentistry, root canal therapy often precedes crown placement. However, this is not always the case. Provided the inner chamber (pulpal chamber) of a tooth has not been compromised, there is usually no need for a root canal procedure to be performed prior to crown placement. Each individual case is different and only a certified dentist can decide what is best for a tooth. It all depends on how badly a tooth is damaged.

The Pros and Cons of Lingual Braces

11 September 2017

Lingual braces offer an additional orthodontic treatment option for people who would like to treat a defect, such as gaps in the teeth. However, one needs to consider the possible benefits and drawbacks of these lingual braces before opting for them. This article discusses some of the pros and the cons of lingual braces. Use this information to help you as you decide whether they are right for you or not.

What You Can Do About Sensitive Teeth

15 August 2017

The pain associated with tooth sensitivity takes many forms and can last for seconds, or weeks. If your tooth pain is getting out of control, find out how you can fight back against the pain and kiss it goodbye forever. There is no need to suffer endlessly and many of the ways to minimise tooth pain are inexpensive or even free. Toothpaste Two active ingredients found in certain toothpastes help decrease tooth sensitivity.

Why, When And How To Seek Emergency Treatment For Dental Abscesses

25 July 2017

Unexpected pain or bleeding in any part of your mouth should never be neglected, and even the most seemingly benign of dental maladies should be treated sooner rather than later before they can get worse. However, some dental problems are dangerous (not to mention painful) enough to merit immediate emergency treatment, and dentists specialising in emergency dental treatment should always be consulted immediately in these situations. If you've ever had a dental abscess, you might not have considered it important enough to warrant immediate treatment -- however, some advanced abscesses can become enormously painful and debilitating problems, and more than merit immediate emergency attention.

Assessing Your Options When It Comes to "Upgrading" Your Dentures

8 March 2017

If you've been wearing dentures for some time now, you might find that they do not fit as well as they used to. This is not unexpected and in fact is quite commonplace, but dentists can generally help you to restore your full functionality and comfort. What are the options you may have in this situation? Assessing Your Needs To understand what issues you're having, the dentist will first of all need to ask a number of questions.

4 Signs Your Child Might Be Brushing Their Teeth Too Hard

22 February 2017

Getting your children to brush their teeth two times a day can often be difficult. After all, it's hardly the most entertaining of tasks, and children can find it hard to appreciate the need. Unfortunately, there are some issues that you should continue to watch out for even after your children have started to diligently brush their teeth each day, and one of those issues is brushing too hard. It isn't at all unusual for children to brush their teeth a little more vigorously than they need to, but this is a bad habit that needs to be stopped.

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Any Missing Teeth

19 December 2016

If you are a mature adult, it's quite possible that over the years you have lost one or more of your teeth. This can happen for a variety of reasons. If you lose one of your front teeth, it's highly likely that you have had it replaced as this can significantly affect your smile. People do place a great deal of emphasis on the "front facing" appearance, but if it's a back tooth, they may just leave it as is.

Exclusive Use of Non-Fluoridated Bottled Water Might Actually Damage Your Kid's Teeth

6 December 2016

On the shelves of grocery stores and kitchen counters, bottled water is now a staple of the Australian dietary landscape. However, bottled water with no fluoride might actually be contributing to reduced dental health for your kids. Fluoride is a salt produced from the mixture of fluorine with soil and rock minerals. Generally, local municipalities voluntarily add fluoride to tap water in order to alleviate the threat of dental cavities. In contrast, the decision to include or not include fluoride is left to the individual producers of bottled water.