Bad Breath

SUMMARY:

How can I know that I suffer from bad breath?

Lick the inside of your wrist and smell. If it smells bad, you are suffering from bad breath. Or you can ask an honest friend.

Diet Advice

SUMMARY:

Apart from the risks to your general health, controlling your diet is very important.

Extraction Advice

SUMMARY:

What happens after I have my tooth out?

Once a tooth has been taken out, The following instructions must be followed:

Flossing

SUMMARY:

Brushing alone will remove only 60% of the plaque build up. Plaque can also build up in between teeth.

Flouride

SUMMARY:

What is Fluoride?

Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in many foods and in all drinking water. The amount of Fluoride varies from area to area.

Gum Disease

SUMMARY:

What is Gum Disease?

There are 2 main types of gum disease known as gingivitis and periodontitis (periodontal disease).

Interdental Brushing

SUMMARY:

Sometimes it may be difficult to access in between teeth because your teeth are too close together.

Mother & Baby

SUMMARY:

Do I need to visit the surgery during pregnancy?

Yes. Due to hormone changes during pregnancy, some women’s dental care needs special attention during this time.

Mouthwashes

SUMMARY:

A mouthwash can be used to improve your daily oral hygiene. There are many types available.

My Teeth

SUMMARY:

How many teeth do I have?

Adults have 32 teeth
Children have 20 teeth

Plaque & Decay

SUMMARY:

Decay, otherwise known as caries, is the process that causes damage to your teeth.

Plaque and Gum Disease

SUMMARY:

Plaque is a combination of food debris and bacteria amongst other products, which build up on your teeth.

Preventative Dentistry

SUMMARY:

Preventative dentistry is the modern way of reducing the amount of dental treatment needed to maintain a healthy mouth.

Sensitive Teeth

SUMMARY:

What are sensitive teeth?

Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that continues for several hours.

Tooth Brushing

SUMMARY:

Toothbrushing will clean any plaque build up from your teeth. You should brush your teeth twice daily, morning and evening.

Wisdom Teeth

SUMMARY:

What is a wisdom tooth?

These are your 3rd molars. Which erupt between the age of 18-21.

X-rays

SUMMARY:

Why would I need an x-ray?

It is not always possible to detect decay simply by looking into the mouth. Many teeth may look very healthy but an x-ray can show otherwise.