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It’s normal to hear people say they’re nervous to see their dentist. Although hesitancy around dental appointments is common, there are many ways to overcome anxiety so you can ensure your oral health is being looked after. What can lead to dental anxiety? Dental anxiety or ‘dentophobia’ often stems from a bad or negative
Reasons why you may need your teeth removed Unfortunately, sometimes tooth damage can be too extensive for a tooth to be saved. Having a tooth removed is rarely the first treatment option, but there is only so much a filling or crown can do to restore and retain an existing tooth. When there is
Teeth are fascinating and can give an insight into how we live our lives and our genetics. Just as we rely on support around us, teeth also need strong and healthy foundations to function in the best possible way. But how much do you really know about your teeth? Teeth can grow in
People used to assume they would need to wear dentures as they aged, but now with a better understanding of the importance of preventative health and oral care, most of us have a great chance of retaining our own teeth as age. Reducing the risk of extractions and restorative dental work requires a little
Although the thought of having a root canal treatment can cause many of us to break out in a cold sweat, having a root canal done is generally painless and offers a solution to a problem. Root canal therapy is complex and requires a great deal of skill and attention to detail. This is
Although toothpaste may be caught up in the lifestyle and wellness industry, it is important that we are cautious when buying toothpaste and that our choices are not centred around how a tube looks or smells, but rather, its content. Because what’s inside the tube and the way it helps keep our teeth and
Some degree of stress is normal and healthy for all of us. Stress helps to motivate our behaviour and achieve tasks throughout the day. At some point though, when stress levels increase, they change from being helpful to potentially causing damage. The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways, including having
A common goal of dental treatment is to restore the appearance and function of teeth so that they work harmoniously with each other. Teeth have a direct influence on the way we bite, chew and talk as well as how we look. When teeth are damaged or missing, it can result in pain or
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) during sleep are signs that there is an interruption to the smooth flow of oxygen into and out of your airways. When snoring, air flows over and past the relaxed structures of the throat, causing the tissues to vibrate. Obstructive sleep apnoea happens when the walls of the
It’s easier to be aware when other people have bad breath (also known as halitosis), but we can be less aware if we have it ourselves. Bad breath is often a symptom of an underlying health issue, with something else going on in the mouth or gut. Most causes of bad breath can be
