Dental Tips & Info
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, are found towards the back of your mouth in the four corners of each arch. They typically emerge during your late adolescent years, between 17 to 25 years of age. Some wisdom teeth erupt without any concerns and function normally as other teeth do. The problem with
Make no mistake, you’re still 100% covered with nib dental care centres. At your local nib dental care centre, we are committed to giving our nib patients the best quality care and service. With recent announcements in relation to the nib First Choice provider network, we want to assure you that at nib dental care
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Do you avoid eating hot or cold foods because of the sensitivity you experience in your teeth when you do so? You could possibly have hyper-sensitive teeth (also known as dentine hypersensitivity). What causes tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity can stem from a number of different causes but is usually characterised by pain coming from exposed
When dentists perform a dental check-up, they are limited to what they can see in your mouth – they can only see the part of the tooth that sits above the gumline. Even then, dentists cannot see clearly between teeth where they touch. So just like other x-rays ordered by medical doctors to check for
What type of toothbrush should I use? Did you know the first toothbrush was made in China in 1498 using hair from hogs, horses and badgers? Fortunately, we have come a long way since 1498 and today you have access to a wide range of toothbrushes. So which one is best for you? Dentists recommend
Accidents happen so it’s important to know what to do if you or someone else accidentally damages a tooth. If you crack or chip a tooth it’s important to get to a dentist as soon as possible. If you can save any part of a tooth that has chipped off keep it in a container
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the inflammation and infection of the gums. Gum disease can occur where there is a build-up of plaque and tartar (calculus) on teeth. The best way to avoid gum disease is by establishing good oral hygiene patterns, cleaning and flossing your teeth daily. The initial stage of gum disease
One of the most common causes of injuries to your mouth and teeth is sporting accidents. Each year many children and adults experience upsetting dental injuries that may potentially have been avoided by wearing a professionally fitted, customised mouthguard. Sporting injuries can include damage to teeth, broken jaws and lacerations to your lips, gums or
The main reason we brush our teeth is to remove plaque that adheres to the tooth surface, and it has been widely debated over the years whether manual or electric tooth brushing does this more effectively. There is no definitive answer to this question as both methods rely on the patient brushing correctly and the
