It's time to smile

If you have an upcoming cosmetic or general dental procedure, you may be mulling over whether to undergo sedation. Sedation is available for most dental procedures and can be particularly useful if you have a dental phobia, a strong gag reflex or a medical condition, such as cerebral palsy, that impacts your muscle control. There are a few types of sedation that are commonly used in general and cosmetic dentistry, so you can choose the type of sedation you're most comfortable with.

Does your child suffer from acid reflux? They're not alone. Up to 8% of Australian children and teens are affected by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), as well as around 1 in 5 babies. Aside from its uncomfortable effects on the body, reflux can also have devastating effects on your child's teeth. The acid rising from the stomach is strong enough to dissolve tooth enamel. One study showed that 50% of GORD sufferers had severe erosion and tooth wear in comparison to participants without acid reflux.

Denture relining refers to adjusting or replacing the tissue-bearing part of dentures so that they fit the wearer better. This article discusses why it is important for you to have your dentures relined at the frequency recommended by your denturist or dentist. Conditioning Your Gums The staff at the denture clinic may recommend that you should have your dentures relined so that your gum tissue can be conditioned after ill-fitting dentures irritated it.

When you consider having your teeth extracted due to tooth decay, often times you may be doing it prior to a serious tooth loss. For example, you may be facing a tooth extraction where the decay has caused a severe cavity or hole in the tooth. In some more extreme cases, you may be facing having a tooth extracted where the tooth decay has resulted in a loss of the tooth to the gum line.

If you are anything like most of the population, you wish that you had whiter and healthier teeth. A beaming smile can give a person confidence in all sorts of situations.  But when you are on a budget, it can be hard to know what you can do other than regular brushing and flossing to make your teeth as white as they can be. This is where baking soda comes in – an alkaline compound that some people use on their teeth.

One of the most popular procedures offered by a cosmetic dentist is teeth whitening. There is no question that professional whitening services provide faster and more noticeable results than any product purchased over the counter. However, to achieve the very best possible results, proper preparation and understanding of the procedure are necessary. Seek a Dental Evaluation Teeth whitening is a great procedure for many patients who want a brighter and whiter smile.

Having a tooth pulled is a far from pleasant experience, but for a small proportion of dental patients who undergo extractions, their pain and discomfort doesn't stop once the offending tooth has been yanked out. Dry socket, a condition that affects the gum tissue left behind after a tooth extraction, can prolong your pain and misery for days or even weeks. Fortunately, effective treatments are available, but it is important to be aware of the risk of developing dry socket so you can minimise its effects if and when it occurs to you.