Why do teeth become loose?
Loose adult teeth-should I be concerned? Teeth have some degree of mobility when placed under pressure such as chewing or grinding teeth against each other.
Fixing a Smile one tooth at a time.
Why fix a smile? Smiling and laughing is a social trait we experience everyday without thinking. When we are happy and carefree we smile. It
Tooth erosion
What is tooth erosion? Erosion of teeth is breakdown of teeth from frequent exposure to acid in the mouth. The breakdown of the teeth results
Why your natural teeth are important.
Saving natural teeth for life. Teeth may be the last thing on your mind in priority when other matters in daily life demand urgent attention.
Dry mouth
Dry mouth Symptoms of dry mouth: Does your mouth feel dry most of the time? Do you find talking and eating difficult because your mouth
When should my child see a dentist?
At what age should children start seeing a dentist? Children should start seeing a dentist from the age of about 12-18 months of age or
Tooth problems-why do some suffer more than others?
Decayed teeth, toothaches and tooth loss-lifestyle or genes? Why do some people suffer more tooth decay than others? Unlucky perhaps, but when it comes to
Jaw pain.
What is jaw pain? Pain in the jaw can come from 3 parts of the face. 1. Jaw joint (Temporomandibular Joint-TMJ) 2. Muscles of the
Periodontal disease treatment and management
Periodontal disease treatment. Periodontal disease affects the gums around the teeth. Periodontal disease treatment and management aim to control the volume of bacteria at the gum
Gum Disease
Welcome to issue 23 of our newsletter. In this issue we will discuss gum disease in two parts. The first of two articles will deal