Root canal treatment is also known as ENDO or RCT therapy. The process works to disinfect the nerve canal inside the tooth. You will know you need this treatment because you will most often experience severe pain. You may also
Like almost every aspect of life, dentistry has well and truly gone digital. This has optimised the field and opened up a vast array of benefits for both dentists and patients. So, exactly how is digital dentistry changing the field
Most dental patients are pretty good at brushing their teeth at least twice a day. This is a great way to protect your teeth and gums from plaque and bacteria, but it’s only part of the battle. Your toothbrush can’t
Everyone brushes their teeth (hopefully) but are you a tooth cleaning master? There is far more to effective teeth cleaning than just rubbing some toothpaste over your pearly whites. High rates of gum disease and tooth decay are proof that
Modern dentistry is so far removed from the older aspects of dentistry that the modern dentist would hardly recognise the practices of yesteryear. In fact, the present-day dentist is a mix between a scientist and an artist. With technological improvement,
Bruxism, commonly known as tooth grinding, is a severe dental condition affecting people of all ages, but more common in adults. The condition refers to the practice of grinding and clenching teeth, which usually occurs unconsciously, while asleep or awake.
Tongue tie is a largely misunderstood health issue. It can cause many unrecognised major health consequences, ranging from problems with suckling, breastfeeding and chewing, through to speech impediments and even issues with facial growth and development affecting breathing and promoting
Anyone with a child understands how important it is to instil healthy habits into their lives as early as possible. The choices you make for your child can impact them forever. You eat healthily in preparation for beginning a baby.
Thumb sucking is a calming behaviour that most children exhibit. Usually, thumb sucking falls away naturally, with children growing out of the habit. However, some kids will continue to suck their thumbs well past toddler-age. At this stage of growth
We all know someone that snores. It’s usually passed off as an annoying problem that makes bed partners move to the couch or the spare room. But, the problem could be much more serious than this for the 44% of
