Dental Crowns Your dentist may restore your tooth with a crown rather than a filling. Usually made of gold, porcelain, or zirconia, a crown is a customised tooth-shaped cap designed to protect the structure of the tooth. It is often used when a large filling needing replacement can no longer be supported by the [...]
TMJ Disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) Do you wake up with headaches or neck or shoulder pain? Are your teeth sensitive? Are they starting to crack or look worn down? You may suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) or bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching). TMJ disorders affect millions and are much more commonly diagnosed in women. These disorders [...]
What Are My Options for Replacing Missing Teeth? Our teeth have a significant impact on the way we live our lives. They influence the way we look, speak, and eat, and their absence greatly affects the way we perceive ourselves and the way others see us. 1. Implants A dental implant is a titanium post (like [...]
Cancer Treatment & Oral Health Being diagnosed with cancer is arguably one of life’s most traumatic events. You will be given a lot of information about your treatment options. It’s understandable you may not be thinking about how your mouth and teeth will be affected. But it’s important that you speak to your dentist [...]
What Is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontic Treatment)? Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called dentine, is soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development. The pulp extends from the crown of the [...]
