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Is it true that tooth enamel must be removed to make space for the veneers? Is this harmful to my teeth and will it make them more sensitive?

The amount of enamel we remove differs from person to person. Some patients may not need any enamel removed, whilst others may need a considerable amount removed. The reason tooth enamel is removed is to ensure that veneers can be bonded to the teeth without looking too bulky or unnatural. This procedure is not harmful […]

How long does the implant process take?

The process of replacing missing teeth with implants can take up to nine months to complete. Each patient heals differently and the variety of solutions means that treatment times will vary. The first stage of treatment involves the surgical placement of the implant/s into your bone. Healing following placement can take between 3-4 months during […]

What Is an Impaction?

When a tooth’s path into the mouth is impeded, it is often said to be ‘impacted’ and the patient has an ‘impaction’. However, teeth not all unerupted teeth are impacted. It may be that it is still too early in someone’s dental development, and if time passes they might grow in properly. A dentist must […]

Gingivitis vs Gum Disease: What’s the Difference?

Eighty percent of American adults and a similar percentage of Australians have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. The early symptoms are usually painless, so many adults who are at risk do not recognise the signs and stages and are therefore hiding a potentially destructive and debilitating condition. “Gum disease is a silent tooth killer […]

What is Halitosis?

More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor is caused by wastes from bacteria in the mouth, the decay of food particles, other debris in your mouth and poor oral hygiene. The decay and debris produce a sulfur compound […]