What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on either side of the upper and lower jaw. They are also the last teeth to come through and usually appear during the late teens to early twenties. How do I know if I have wisdom teeth? Not everyone develops wisdom teeth, and
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Root canal therapy is sometimes indicated to save a badly decayed and infected tooth. Your dentist or dental specialist will remove the infected pulp (nerve), clean the inside of the tooth and seal it up. Like all dental or medical procedures, there are several steps involved and certain instructions that you will need to follow
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A very common scenario in our office is a request to have a “quick look”. “I’m leaving on a trip the day after tomorrow and I want to be sure everything’s OK-don’t want any surprises when I’m away”. No-one wants a dental problem to flare up, whether they’re going to Europe or Alaska, so when you’re
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Irritated, sore gums can have a negative effect on your whole day. If you’ve noticed blood in the sink when you brush and floss or feel sharp pains when eating or drinking, it’s likely that your gums are unhealthy. Oral health has been linked to your overall body health, so it’s a good idea to
read moreThere are many areas where women’s oral health factors may differ from those of men, the obvious ones being related to reproduction. Puberty, pregnancy and the oral contraceptive pill Puberty, pregnancy and use of “the pill” all give rise to hormonal fluctuations in women. Gingival (or gum) tissues in the human mouth have receptors for
read moreGum disease alters the defence mechanisms of the gum tissues and supporting structures surrounding the teeth. This allows bacteria that should only be present in your mouth to enter the blood stream and spread to other parts of the body. These bacteria, such as gingivitis found in cases of periodontal disease, has been linked to
read moreMouth Breathing – Your Health and Your Teeth The way you breathe can greatly impact on your physical and dental health. The body is designed for you to breathe predominately through the nose. The nose filters the air trapping dust particles and allergens. However, for one reason or another many people breathe through the mouth.
read moreBushing our teeth twice daily is a habit that most of us have formed, having been taught from a young age to do so in the morning and in the evening. So we do understand how often we should brush; but have you ever stopped to think about the importance of when to brush? Some
read moreOh-So Fresh Vietnamese Chicken Salad Preparation Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes | Servings: Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 2 dozen snow peas, sliced 1 red capsicum, finely sliced 1 small cucumber, deseeded and finely sliced 1 medium carrot, julienned handful of spinach Chicken marinade:
read moreDoes this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning and quickly cover your mouth with your hand, run to the bathroom gargle some mouthwash and brush your teeth because your mouth tastes like something has died in there and your breath would act like a weapon of mass destruction. Morning breath (halitosis) can be
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