Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Fluoride Treatments


Fluoride therapy is the delivery of fluoride to the teeth topically in order to prevent tooth decay (dental caries), which results in cavities. Most commonly, fluoride is applied topically to the teeth using gels, varnishes, toothpaste/dentifrices or mouth rinse.

What is fluoride?

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral compound found in water and soil. It is also present in foods and beverages at varying concentrations.


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Monday, 26 December 2016

Deep Cleaning


While a regular dental cleaning is for the visible portion of teeth, scaling and root planning is a special cleaning that removes plaque and tartar (also known as calculus) from under the gum line (in periodontal pockets) and smoothens the root surfaces to promote healing. A scaling procedure is the only way to remove calculus from this area.


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Sunday, 25 December 2016

Family Dentistry



Every person is exclusive, with individual dental desires. Factors that have an effect on your oral health and tending include:

Age – each stage of life brings distinctive challenges, from early oral development to the multiplied risk of gum disorder in mature adults.

Disease –HIV, diabetes chronic dryness of mouth, and plenty of alternative health conditions have a control on your oral health.



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Saturday, 24 December 2016

Root Canal


Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth's pulp, a small, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth. Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today, root canal treatment saves many teeth that would otherwise be lost.

The most common causes of pulp damage or death are:



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Friday, 23 December 2016

Wisdom Teeth Removal


Biologically, these teeth were designed as replacements for our back teeth as they became worn based on the coarse, abrasive diet of the “cave man”. Today, they form an unnecessary and often problematic part of our dentition.

Wisdom teeth usually don’t “erupt” through the gums until we’re teenagers or in our twenties. They are usually the last teeth to come into our mouth. The majority of us have four wisdom teeth. Quite often, there is little space at the rear of the jaw for wisdom teeth to come easily through the gums. If the jaw does not have enough room for the wisdom tooth to come through, the tooth will become wedged or impacted.



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Thursday, 22 December 2016

Simple and Surgical Extractions


Dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.

The most common reason for extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. There are additional reasons for tooth extraction:



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Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Dental Veneers


Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or a composite resin material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth and to improve a smile.

Veneers can permanently transform teeth that are:



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