Regular visits to the hygienist are an integral part of preventive dentistry and will ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy. The hygienist will thoroughly 'scale' and 'polish' your teeth. This will...
A dental implant consists of a titanium metal rod which is placed in the jawbone. It is used to support one or more false teeth and, in practice, both the supporting rod and the false teeth are known...
Preventive dentistry is the modern way of reducing the amount of dental treatment necessary to maintain a healthy mouth. With the dentist, the hygienist and the patient all working together the aim is to prevent the need for further treatment.
Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth becomes softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole). If the decay is not too serious, the dentist will remove all the decay and restore...