If your teeth have lost their natural lustre and appear discoloured, stained or yellowed, then whitening should be an avenue to consider. There are various options that promise to enhance your pearly whites, yet differ in price and method. Some rely on us professionally performing the procedure, whilst others are sold Do-it-yourself (DIY) using custom
Practicing good oral hygiene at an early age with your kids leads to lifelong oral health. When baby’s teeth start to erupt, wipe the gums with a clean, moist washcloth and progress to brushing with a child-size toothbrush. The first dental visit should take place within six months after the first tooth appears, no later
Wisdom teeth are also called third molars and it is not unusual for these teeth to become "stuck", wedged in or what we call impacted. They are the last teeth to come through into the mouth and often there is not enough room for them. Most people have four wisdom teeth but up to 10%
A dental extraction (also referred to as tooth extraction, exodontia, exodontics, or historically, tooth pulling) is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone.
The pulp of a tooth is the inside soft tissue or “nerve” of the tooth. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue and reparative cells. The purpose of pulp therapy in pediatric dentistry is to maintain the vitality of the affected tooth so the tooth can be maintained until the correct time for normal
It is crucial for children to have regular visits to the dentist from a young age, this helps them become familiar and will play a critical role in preventative dental care. During treatment, our dentist or hygienist will clean your little ones' teeth and evaluate your their risk of tooth decay and other dental or
Aligners involves the use of a clear set of removable trays that are custom fitted to your teeth. Each new set of aligners applies a slight adjustment to your teeth. Aligners are very comfortable, because they’re made with a pliable material and fit snuggly to your teeth. And because they’re removable, you can take them
