Accidental dental damage

Posted on: 26 February 2018

If you've noticed unusually red gums whilst looking in the mirror, or an unusual amount of sensitivity during brushing, you may be dealing with inflamed gums. Whilst inflamed gums can be a quite serious problem if left untreated, you can take some smart measures right now to prevent major issues later. Here's what you can do.  Choose the Right Type of Toothbrush When you're trying to minimise inflammation in your gums, it's important to have the right toothbrush.
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Posted on: 12 February 2018

Whilst you may have lost one or more of your natural teeth, there is no reason to worry -- there are great options for tooth replacement available today. The two most popular options for teeth replacement, dental implants and dentures, can both give you natural looking and functional new teeth. You may be wondering how similar these two options really are. Read on to learn about the differences between dental implants and dentures.
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Posted on: 16 January 2018

One of the biggest misconceptions about root canal treatment is that it is painful. However, this is more myth than fact, as it is the infection in the tooth causing the pain, not the procedure to save the tooth. If you are someone who will do anything to avoid dental treatment outside of the yearly clean and checkup, then you might be wondering how to avoid having root canal treatment. There are three ways to achieve this.
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Posted on: 19 December 2017

Sometimes referred to by dental practitioners as endodontic therapy, root canal treatment is a procedure that is undertaken in order to deal with a tooth that has become so damaged that its pulp has become infected. The pulp of a tooth lies inside the outer casing of hard enamel and can be extremely sensitive if exposed. For patients who are suffering from severe toothache as a result of the corrosive effects of sugar, root canal treatment can offer a much-desired solution.
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