25Feb

How do I Floss between teeth?

Flossing removes plaque and food particles from between your teeth and under the gumline, areas a toothbrush can’t reach. Your dentist or hygienist can show you proper flossing techniques.

The following suggestions may help:

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18Feb

What is Gum Disease?

Gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, is inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth and is most commonly a result of poor dental hygiene. Gingivitis is a very common condition and varies widely in severity. It is characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed easily when teeth are brushed or flossed.

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11Feb

What is a Pin Retained Filling?

This dental procedure refers to the placement of metal reinforcing pins used to further secure and strengthen any type of dental restoration. These self-setting screw pins are screwed into the tooth to act as a framework for any filling layered into the cavity of a tooth to restore its new form.

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4Feb

What does the term acid attack mean?

Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under attack for up to one hour. This is called an acid attack. Tooth decay happens when sugar reacts with the bacteria in plaque – the sticky coating on your teeth. This forms acids that attack the teeth and destroy the enamel. After this happens many times, the tooth enamel may break down forming a hole or ‘cavity.

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28Jan

What is a Post Crown?

A post crown is a combination of a post (that extends down into the root canal of your tooth) and a dental crown.There is actually a third element called the ‘core’.

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21Jan

What is a periapical abscess ?

A periapical abscess is a collection of pus at the root of a tooth, usually caused by an infection that has spread from a tooth to the surrounding tissues.

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