Emergency Dental Work: Topics, Tricks and Tips

Posted on: 15 December 2018

Avulsed teeth are what dentist refer to when talking about permanent teeth that have been knocked out. This dental problem constitutes a dental emergency because if the tooth is not restored as soon as possible, the patient would have to consider replacement treatments such as dentures, tooth bridges or an implant. Nevertheless, teeth avulsions tend to be a common problem, making it essential to know how best to handle the situation.
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Posted on: 27 November 2018

When you went to your dentist with a toothache, you expected to have a filling. However, your dentist takes a look at the tooth and tells you that they want to fit an inlay instead. What is an inlay, and why does your dentist want to use one instead of a filling? What's the Difference Between Fillings and Inlays? Dentists use both fillings and inlays to treat decayed or damaged teeth.
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Posted on: 24 September 2018

Losing one of your teeth can be an upsetting, expensive and painful experience. Fortunately, there are ways to minimise the risk of this happening. Continue reading to find out more. 1. Don't rely solely on your at-home dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay One of the most common reasons why people lose teeth is because they have developed periodontal disease. This oral condition causes a person's gums to become inflamed and to eventually recede to the point where they cannot hold the teeth in place anymore.
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Posted on: 21 August 2018

Your dentist may recommend dental implants for a number of reasons. Sometimes they are needed because of damage that has occurred to your teeth either from decay or from some sort of trauma. In other situations, implants are fitted to improve the appearance of your teeth. Whether you have them fitted as a part of a cosmetic dentistry procedure or not, there are two main types of dental implants, endosteal and subperiosteal.
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