It may be a mere coincidence that World Tooth Fairy Day follows World Toothache Day and that both fall in the same calendar month, but truth be told, toothaches can actually lead to tooth loss. It would seem, however that tooth fairies don’t care much for adults, and they seldom visit adults who have a tooth extracted and leave […]
Dental injuries happen all of the time, but each year there is an observable spike in incidences of tooth and mouth injuries during the holiday season. Most cases occur in young people under the age of 15 and more commonly boys, with the leading causes being sports related injuries, vehicles accidents and assaults. Violent attacks […]
Australians like a drink. And we especially love a drink or two (or more) during the summer festive season. Not surprisingly, beer and wine are the two most popular alcoholic beverages for holidaying Australians. Whereas, the non-alcoholic drinks of choice to quench a summer thirst are soft drinks and canned iced teas. But unfortunately, these […]
Unfortunately, the difference is not immediately obvious. So is there really any difference in seeing a specialist dentist? Well, in a word, yes. Newly qualified graduates in Dentistry, leave dental schools with a basic skill set. They can manage most general day to day dental problems. Dental specialists on the other hand concentrate on specific areas of dental […]
Why does one of my teeth look darker than rest? When the dental pulp of a front tooth is damaged either by trauma, decay or a leaking filling it may result in a discoloured tooth. It is possible to improve the colour of the tooth by carrying out a bleaching procedure on completion of the […]
Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars. They are the last of your teeth to grow and are situated in the back of the mouth. Common misunderstandings surround the origin of their name, reasons for their removal and why they cause pain. “The term ‘wisdom teeth’ is age-related – third molars don’t erupt until the […]
Wisdom teeth are the third molars. Normally people have three permanent molars that develop in each quadrant of the mouth; upper, lower, right and left. The first molars usually grow into the mouth at around six years of age. The second molars grow in at around age 12. The third molars usually will try to […]
There are different types of tooth fractures. Chipped teeth are considered minor tooth fractures. Moderate fractures include damage to the enamel, tissue, and/or tooth pulp. Severe fractures usually mean that a tooth has been traumatized to the point that it cannot be recovered. If you fracture a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water and […]
Today most dental emergencies occur as a result of dental trauma causing your tooth to break, crack, become loosened, or knocked out completely. Sometimes dental crowns come off of teeth. Lips, gums, or cheeks can be cut. Dental emergencies can be avoided by taking simple precautions, such as wearing a mouthguard during sports activities involving […]
The following symptoms may indicate that the wisdom teeth have erupted and surfaced, and should be removed before they become impacted, in other words, the teeth have surfaced and have no room in the mouth to grow. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: Pain Infection in the mouth Facial swelling Swelling […]
