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Merry Christmas

Our Christmas Dental Survival Guide for Festive Season This is the season to be jolly and pamper yourself in a few festive treats! Our days are becoming more and more filled with celebrations that make the holidays so special and our hearts so warm. Unfortunately, these festive seasons are also likely to have us visiting the dentist a lot sooner than usual if we’re not careful. Throughout the festive season we will be increasing our intake of sugar, whether it is through alcohol or sweet foods, so it’s important we take extra special care of our teeth and gums.  To …

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders TMJ disorders include different conditions that are related to the Temporomandibular Joint, which is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. If you place your fingers directly in front of your ears and open your mouth, you will be able to feel this joint. The TMJ is very important as it helps with chewing, swallowing and speaking. TMJ disorders can affect many people of any age but are more common in people who have other dental problems, such as a bad bite, joint problems like arthritis, muscle problems or a history of trauma to …

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Mouth Ulcers

Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers are normally small, painful white lesions or open sores that can develop anywhere in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They can make eating, drinking and talking very uncomfortable. Mouth ulcers most often appear as a result of an injury. Causes include biting lips or tongue, sometimes after dental work when the local anaesthetic hasn’t worn off and the mouth is still numb. Hot foods like, pizzas can burn the soft tissues in the mouth causing an ulcer. Some people acquire white ulcers from acidic foods, like, many fruits, lemon juice, vinegar and …

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Dental Anxiety

Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is a term used to describe many types of dental fears and worries. Most people experience some level of dental anxiety when they visit the dentist, especially if they are having something they’ve never had done before. Dentists have a lot of experience in dealing with people who are anxious or phobic. It’s important to let your dentist know if you are anxious about dental treatment as they can help you feel as comfortable as possible. The causes of dental fears are most often caused by bad experiences at a dental practice. Hearing other people’s frightening …

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Dental Sedation

Dental Sedation For dental treatments sedation can be given in one of three ways: Intravenous sedation (IV), Oral sedation or by Inhalation. IV Sedation – this will be used by oral surgeons and dentists who have specialised training and certification. For this type of sedation, medications are administered directly into the bloodstream through and IV. Intravenous sedation provides a state of deep relaxation, you remain awake throughout the whole procedure however, you may not remember much or anything once the medication wears off. Orally administered sedation – in this sedation a pill or liquid form of medication is taken. Although …

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Xerestomia

Xerostomia is the clinical term used in dentistry referred to dry mouth. Our saliva has many important jobs such as: • Moistens and cleanses our mouth • Helps digest foods • Prevents infections in the mouth by controlling bacteria and fungi When we don’t produce enough saliva, our mouth becomes dry and uncomfortable leading to xerostomia (dry mouth) Some of the common symptoms of dry mouth include: • Cracked lips • Frequent thirst • Dry feeling in the throat  • Sticky, dry feeling in the mouth • Dry, red, raw tongue  • Problems with speech, taste, chewing and swallowing There …

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Fluoride

Fluoride Fluoride is a mineral which is found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. The fluoride in toothpaste prevents decay in teeth and helps harden the enamel of a tooth. Fluoride in toothpaste is extremely helpful because it: • Limits tooth decay in adults and children • Repairs weak spots that become holes in the teeth • Reduces money spent on expensive dental treatments • Reduces discomfort and pain caused by decay Fluoride varnish can be applied to children’s teeth professionally by their dentist and is usually recommended twice per year. This varnish contains highly concentrated fluoride and reduces teeth …

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Fissure Sealants

Fissure Sealants Dental Sealants or Fissure Sealants are mostly used in children’s dentistry, however, they can also be applied to adult teeth as well. What are Fissure Sealants? Fissure sealants are a plastic material which is applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent molars, they provide a barrier to bacteria which might invade the pits and fissures of the teeth. Some back teeth, especially molars can be hard for a person to clean because the pits and fissures (the grooves found on the tooth’s chewing surface) are deep and narrow. When the toothbrush isn’t reaching these areas the plaque isn’t …

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Children’s Teeth

Children’s Teeth Deciduous teeth, primary teeth or baby teeth as they are more commonly known are just as important as the permanent teeth we grow up to have. Many parents think that they do not need to be concerned about their child’s baby teeth as it’s only the permanent ones that matter. However, primary teeth which are missing, broken or filled with decay can lead to an array of serious problems for the secondary teeth which are preparing to come through. Baby teeth serve significant functions including:- • Helping children chew healthy foods, therefore providing nutrition  • Assisting in the …

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Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction Sometimes in dentistry it is not always possible to save a tooth from being extracted. There are a few reasons for this:- o Severe gum disease o A deep untreatable infection in a tooth o A severely broken tooth o Overcrowding of teeth o Wisdom tooth/teeth problems Before a tooth extraction the dentist will administer an injection to numb the area around the tooth due to be extracted. After the local anaesthetic has taken effect there should be no pain felt during the extraction process, though patients may feel pressure on the tooth. The dentist will use special …

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