Veneers and crowns are two types of restorative solutions that can be used to save your smile. They can both improve the appearance and function of your teeth. Because they seem to provide the same benefits, many people assume that veneers and crowns are the same thing. However, while these two treatments may seem similar, […]

Porcelain veneers will stain, but resin coated porcelain takes longer than other materials will to develop staining. That’s one of the many factors that make porcelain veneers a great cosmetic dentistry solution. For patients who enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a glass of red wine with dinner, veneers offer a stain-resistant cosmetic solution

The lifespan of dental veneers depends on whether you have porcelain or composite veneers, and how well you care for them. Porcelain laminate veneers can last from 10 to 12 years. Composite resin veneers need to be replaced sooner, since they last for around 4 to 8 years. What is the difference between composite and

Why did the toothache stop suddenly? If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. An excruciating toothache that suddenly stops should still be examined. Here’s why. Tooth decay often works its way into a

The benefits of holistic dental care If you want to live a more natural lifestyle, your holistic practices should be a part of your everyday life. You’ve used holistic methods to help aches and pains, and now you can use holistic dental care to improve not only your oral health but the health of your

Step 1: Consultation Assessment of your medical history, dental history and chief complaint Clinical assessment of the area/tooth Explanation of what the procedure entails, what to expect before, during and after the procedure Costs involved with treatment Need of referral to a registered specialist (Endodontist) Step 2: Second appointment Treatment commences with local anaesthetic to numb

Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment, may be a solution for you if you are looking to save a tooth where the pulp has been compromised due to carious lesion (tooth decay), an infection, or another oral issue such as dental trauma. The pulp is located within the centre of your tooth and within the

Dental amalgam has been a commonly used filling material for cavities for the past 150 years. Over the decades, the material of “silver fillings” has raised some concerns because of one of its components – mercury. Here are ten things you need to know about amalgam fillings. 1. What is an amalgam filling? Dental amalgam

What Can Happen Left Untreated With the symptoms often not being visible and a lot of our patients going many years without being aware of gum disease, it can be very destructive if left too long. It can lead to gum abscesses and can cause permanent damage to the surrounding structural integrity of the bone

What is gum disease? Gum disease is described as swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. What is gingivitis? Gingivitis means ‘inflammation of the gums’. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen