I had a silly slip getting out of my car and ended up with a chipped tooth a while ago. Unfortunately I ignored the problem because I was busy and I ended up with a much more problematic and big repair job. I want to make sure that no one else makes the silly mistake that I made so I have started this website. I get dentists to give me interviews and tips on the best way to react to accidental dental damage so that you don't do permanent damage to your mouth. I hope you enjoy the site and find it useful.
Posted on: 17 January 2019
If you've got a really bad toothache and your dentist isn't open, then you will be looking for ways to deal with the pain until you can get the tooth looked at. You may have tried painkillers and salt water washes, but your pain doesn't seem to be getting any better.
You're open to suggestions here, and your family or friends may have given you some tips on how to dull the pain.
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Posted on: 17 December 2018
When you're caring for children who love to run and jump, you're likely aware of the risks that come with falling. Although most kids instinctively know how to shield themselves, on some occasions they may fall and injure their mouths. Injuries aside, most family dentists will agree that dental emergencies can look different in children. Here are some ways to spot key signs:
An entire tooth is missing
Although it may sound as though spotting an entire missing tooth is an obvious task, the amount of bleeding that takes place after such an injury can make this difficult.
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Posted on: 8 October 2018
If you're into looking after your oral health, you might have heard about demineralisation and remineralisation. If you haven't, here's what those terms mean:
Demineralisation: Bacteria in your mouth dissolves tooth enamel minerals, including calcium phosphate. This weakens your teeth. Remineralisation: Your saliva contains small amounts of calcium and other key minerals. It helps replace the minerals that are lost, a process called remineralisation. Demineralisation and remineralisation should roughly balance out to keep your teeth strong, but modern diets have somewhat messed with that equilibrium.
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Posted on: 10 September 2018
Senior citizens who have missing teeth often find dentures a useful option for tooth replacement. Dentures are a convenient and flexible option for ensuring that the mouth has a full set of teeth anytime they're worn. Among the most popular dentures in the market are acrylic dentures. These dentures are strong, durable and convenient for many different purposes.
However, acrylic dentures are not immune from damage. When dropped or during a collision, the acrylic denture base can crack and break, causing damage to the patient and the denture itself.
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