Accidental dental damage

Posted on: 23 April 2021

Bad breath is a condition that nobody wants to suffer from. Whether you had raw onions, garlic and a host of other overly fragrant food items, the moment your breath smells rancid you can easily brush your teeth to get rid of the odour. But what happens when the fetid breath does not go away even after rinsing your mouth? If this has been going for a few days or even weeks, you need to set an appointment with a dentist, as the underlying issue may not stem from the foods you are ingesting.
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Posted on: 10 March 2021

When your dental health has declined to the point that multiple teeth need to be replaced, you will be torn between wanting the most natural look and actually being able to pay for the most natural look. Yes, dental implants are the most natural tooth replacement option, but isn't it going to be rather expensive to replace each tooth with a dental implant? Not only that, but won't it require a whole lot of invasive surgery?
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Posted on: 29 January 2021

Missing teeth, especially the front teeth, may change your appearance, making you shy away from smiling or even socialising; this is because your teeth play a huge role in how you look. Your teeth also help you chew and talk clearly, which you might have noticed you have difficulty doing with a few missing teeth. When you visit a dentist, he or she will carry out an examination that may involve X-rays, blood tests and a series of questions to find out more about your medical history.
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Posted on: 18 December 2020

You may already know that a tooth comprises of two parts: the part you see when you look inside your mouth (crown) and the roots located inside your gum, and in your jawbone to hold and secure your tooth firmly. Your tooth also has three distinct layers: the outermost known as the enamel, a second layer known as the dentine and a third layer, which is more of a chamber that houses your tooth's blood vessels and nerves (pulp cavity).
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