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Periodontal Gum Disease: How is Gum Disease Assessed

WEBA full periodontal chart will be taken, where the dentist will walk a probe around each of your teeth and record the measurements at 6 points. This can be a bit uncomfortable if your …

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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease

WEBStippling (not always present) Healthy Gum margin – a sulcus of 1-2mm (the groove between the gum and the tooth) No bleeding on brushing or gentle probing. Signs and …

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Dental Bridge Problems: What are the Risks and Complications

WEBDental caries. Periodontal disease. Wear of opposing teeth. Nerve problems. A dark line at the gum (see aesthetic problems below) A chip or fracture. A bridge coming off because: …

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Stephan Curve Helps with Your Dental Care: Jamie the Dentist

WEBThe Stephan Curve is something we learnt about at dental school- it shows the effect of eating and drinking in your mouth clearly in a graphical form and is crucial in helping you …

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What are the Risks, and Complications of Porcelain Veneer Teeth

WEBIt is always important that you understand the limitations, side effects and potential problems that could occur with any treatment you are considering, and the costs that …

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Partial Dentures Problems

WEBThe main benefits to a partial denture are: Improved appearance and self- confidence. Having your smile back will of course do wonders for you confidence and ability to …

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What Dental Crown Problems and Risks Can You Have

WEBNerve problems. Despite all precautions and investigations, certain teeth will play up and require a root canal treatment or re-root canal treatment through the crown. In general 1 …

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Toothache Causes: What Special Tests does the Dentist Do

WEBBitewing X-ray – If you have symptoms of reversible pulpitis, this X-ray taken on the problem side, will help to look for any dental caries in-between your teeth. Peri-apical X …

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What is an Overdenture

WEBAn overdenture is a special type of denture that sits on top (over) one or more teeth roots for extra support. It can be a partial or complete denture. Overdentures can also sit on …

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What Problems can you get with a Cavity Dental Filling

WEBLeaking fillings. If the sides of the filling don’t sit firmly against your tooth, the small gap can allow saliva, debris and bacteria between the filling and the tooth leading to sensitivity, …

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What Problems can you get with Partial Dentures

WEBAs with complete dentures, pain and looseness are the major gripes. Let’s look at these with a specific reference to partial dentures: Looseness. The less natural teeth you have …

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Tooth Filling: Aftercare, Recovery and Possible Side Effects

WEBFortunately, it can most of the time be polished off, but the cleaner the filling remains, the better. Smoking can cause a yellowing of the white composite material- which you will …

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What is an Acrylic Denture

WEBThe denture fitting closely and tightly against the gums and natural teeth. The use of wrought metal clasps (retainers) to grip the teeth. In cases where only a few teeth …

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Teeth Diseases: Attrition

WEBMost commonly this comes from grinding your teeth (dentists call this ‘bruxism’). It affects approximately 1/3 of us- yes- 1/3 of the population! Clenching and the rhythmic rocking …

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What is a Cobalt Chrome Denture

WEBIn patients where muscle control is compromised. The best denture in the lower jaw. Good for patients with a gag reflex due to their size and close fit. A Cobalt Chrome denture …

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What Sugars are Bad for your Teeth

WEBThose found in milk are considerably less harmful than: (ii) Non-milk sugars (sucrose/maltose/glucose) – such as syrups (maple or golden), honey, table sugar and …

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Should I Have a Crown

WEBIt also depends on the purpose of the crown- is it for protection or aesthetics for example. In general, the main advantages of having a crown are: Looks (aesthetics). You can …

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Are Partial Dentures Easy to get Used to

WEBThus it requires the most getting used to and more muscle control than the other options. Chrome dentures and Flexi-dentures tend to have better grip and be thinner so are …

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