Grinding Your Teeth?

Many people are subconsciously grinding teeth throughout the day – at work due to stress, perhaps when they’re nervous due to public speaking, or while concentrating. Others maybe be grinding teeth during the night, without even knowing.

Signs that you may be grinding teeth include a sore, tender jaw especially in the morning, or worn down and chipped edges on some of your teeth. Your partner may notice the sound of you grinding teeth during your sleep and often patients don’t realise they grind but their partner insists they do. read more

Dentures and Dental Care with Ageing

As we age, our body’s change in several ways. Your dental health will also change as you grow older, and it becomes even more crucial to take great care of your teeth. Dentures, implants and restorative dental work can all be used to improve your dental health throughout the ageing process. Implants provide the most natural replacement of a tooth – as they are physically attached to your jaw, making them sturdy and durable. Dentures are removable and less like your own teeth, however are more affordable. read more

Dental Veneers

Have you ever seen a celebrity whose smile seems to have suddenly changed dramatically in size, shape and colour? Dental veneers are often used for cosmetic and aesthetic improvement of teeth, but can also help to conceal chipped or discoloured teeth.

A veneer is a porcelain replica of the front surface of your tooth. Unlike a crown, it does not cover your entire tooth and all surfaces. It quite literally replaces only the front façade of your teeth. To prepare your tooth for a veneer, the top layer of your tooth’s front surface is buffed to create a rough feel. The veneer is then customised to your tooth and adheres with a permanent cement. read more

Crowns, Bridges and Implants

Crowns and Bridges are terms used to describe the prosthetic replica of a tooth (or teeth) modelled on an individual’s own mouth and then cemented in place. If you have a tooth that has been filled several times or is heavily decayed or broken, a crown could be the best option for you. If you have lost a tooth and would like to bridge the gap between the teeth on either side of your missing tooth, a bridge can do exactly that. The preparation for a crown or bridge is very similar. The tooth to be crowned (or the teeth either side of the missing tooth) is shaped to be smaller and shorter than before. This is to make room for the prosthetic tooth to fit on top. Several moulds are taken throughout this process, so that the crown or bridge will be an exact replica of your natural tooth and will fit perfectly. read more

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