If you are in agony due to a rotted tooth or if you have a knocked-out tooth in your hand, chances are that you need an emergency dentist. Whether you need one now or are just researching for the future, you probably have a lot of questions. As a mum of five, a former dental assistant and a person who has encountered more than one dental emergency, I have collected a lot of tips and tricks on how to deal with all kinds of topics related to emergency dental care. This blog presents that information in a fun format. Whether you are looking for tips on saving, what to do with a knocked-out tooth, how to deal with pain until you see the dentist or other issues, you can find it here.
Posted on: 27 November 2018
When you went to your dentist with a toothache, you expected to have a filling. However, your dentist takes a look at the tooth and tells you that they want to fit an inlay instead.
What is an inlay, and why does your dentist want to use one instead of a filling?
What's the Difference Between Fillings and Inlays?
Dentists use both fillings and inlays to treat decayed or damaged teeth.
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Posted on: 24 September 2018
Losing one of your teeth can be an upsetting, expensive and painful experience. Fortunately, there are ways to minimise the risk of this happening. Continue reading to find out more.
1. Don't rely solely on your at-home dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay
One of the most common reasons why people lose teeth is because they have developed periodontal disease. This oral condition causes a person's gums to become inflamed and to eventually recede to the point where they cannot hold the teeth in place anymore.
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Posted on: 21 August 2018
Your dentist may recommend dental implants for a number of reasons. Sometimes they are needed because of damage that has occurred to your teeth either from decay or from some sort of trauma. In other situations, implants are fitted to improve the appearance of your teeth. Whether you have them fitted as a part of a cosmetic dentistry procedure or not, there are two main types of dental implants, endosteal and subperiosteal.
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Posted on: 26 July 2018
The objective of dental braces is to make your teeth (and smile) as perfect as possible. But there are a number of other ways in which you might want to make your smile more beautiful, and teeth whitening will be an obvious choice. It's not impossible to whiten your teeth when you have braces, but your approach will need to accommodate the presence of the braces for the best possible results.
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