Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Procedures

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Lifestyle Tips

7 November 2019

Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Procedures

Teeth grinding and jaw clenching are often dismissed as minor habits, but over time they can place significant strain on your teeth, jaw, and surrounding muscles. Bruxism is a common condition that can lead to ongoing discomfort, tooth damage, and disrupted sleep if left unmanaged. Many patients are unaware they grind their teeth, particularly when […]

Chipped Teeth: Fillings and Onlays as a Quick Fix

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Dental Treatments

11 September 2019

Chipped Teeth: Fillings and Onlays as a Quick Fix

Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the human body, but even it has limits. A sudden impact, ongoing pressure, or everyday habits can still cause teeth to chip or crack. Biting down on hard foods, playing contact sports without a mouthguard, or grinding your teeth while sleeping are among the most common […]

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Tooth Pain

16 July 2019

How to Get Rid of a Toothache at Night

A toothache is never pleasant, but when pain strikes at night it can feel even more intense. Lying awake with throbbing tooth pain makes it hard to rest, recover, and think clearly. While nighttime toothache relief is often about managing symptoms until you can see a dentist, it is important to remember that pain is […]

Can Orthodontic Treatment Improve Sleep Apnoea?

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Oral Health and Well‑Being

29 June 2018

Can Orthodontic Treatment Improve Sleep Apnoea?

Orthodontic treatment is often associated with straighter teeth and a more confident smile, but its benefits extend well beyond appearance. For some patients, correcting bite alignment and jaw positioning can also play a role in improving breathing during sleep and reducing symptoms linked to snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Sleep quality and oral health are […]

6 Foods You Should Avoid To Keep Your Teeth Healthy

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Diet and Dental Health

27 January 2018

6 Foods You Should Avoid To Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Let’s face it – no one is genuinely happy when a regular dental check-up is due. But, we can all agree that a rendezvous with a dentist is much more pleasant without having tooth decay and gingivitis to sort out. A wise strategy to prevent these dental issues would be keeping our mouth and teeth […]

Top 8 Foods That Will Make Your Teeth Healthy

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Diet and Dental Health

27 July 2017

Top 8 Foods That Will Make Your Teeth Healthy

We all know that we can keep good dental health with the help of thorough brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups. But what about other things that can keep your teeth and gums as good as new? While most people are aware that foods high in sugar are bad for teeth, not many of us […]

10 Things Dentists Know And You Should, Too

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Patient Education

21 July 2017

10 Things Dentists Know And You Should, Too

1. Brush at least twice a day Proper oral hygiene is the essence of good health. Good, 2-minute brushing twice a day will remove most of the dental plaque in your mouth. Plaque is a sticky film found on your teeth, an accumulated layer of bacteria.

A Quick Guide to Overcome Dental Anxiety

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Oral Health and Well‑Being

20 June 2017

A Quick Guide to Overcome Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia, dentophobia, dental anxiety and dental fear – these are all terms created to describe what many people feel when going to see a dentist. Even if you don’t suffer from an extreme “phobia”, for most people undergoing a dental treatment without the sedation is far from pleasant.

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22 February 2016

Tips for the prevention of TMJ disorder

If you’ve experienced a disorder in this area it is quite frankly a pain in the…well, jaw! Temporomandibular Joint, more commonly referred to as TMJ disorder, is a common injury and one which can leave patients in a considerable amount of pain. In this article, we explore the causes, symptoms and treatment for TMJ. Your […]