by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Tooth sensitivity can be a real pain! Tooth sensitivity can be a real pain! Do you have sensitive teeth? Do you suffer from sharp pain with cold drinks or even pain with cold air? These are symptoms of highly sensitive dentine or tooth surfaces. So why and how...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Root surface decay Root surface decay Tooth decay affects many people of all ages. However, root surface decay is the decay beginning on the dentine root surface of the tooth rather than on the crown of the tooth that is covered in enamel. Root decay invades the root...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Gum Recession Gum Recession Gum recession in the past was frequently blamed on incorrect tooth brushing using firm brushes in a scrubbing technique. It was assumed that this damaged the gums and the attachment to the root surface of the tooth. However this is often...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
LORAZEPAM – For premedication before intravenous sedation LORAZEPAM – For premedication before intravenous sedation For patients with particularly high levels of anxiety concerning dental or surgical treatment, it is helpful to take one to two 1mg tablets of Lorazepam...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Dental-clearance-and-tooth-replacement-options Tooth loss affects very many people There are many reasons why people have to have multiple teeth removed or even all their remaining teeth removed. It should not be a reason for embarrassment for patients as this is one...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Bone grafting for implant therapy Why is bone grafting performed? Following tooth extraction, there follows a period of healing during which there is loss of bone from around the tooth socket. This takes place over a few months but continues at a slower rate over the...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
MODERN GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY (GBT), “A NEW APPROACH - A GAME CHANGER” “A NEW APPROACH – A GAME CHANGER” For years very little has changed in the basic approach to the prevention of dental diseases including both tooth decay and gum disease. The simple message...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Tooth Whitening Tooth Whitening Tooth whitening uses the bleaching effect of either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, both of which will diffuse through the tooth enamel into the dentine and lighten the colour of the tooth. Whitening /bleaching is most...
by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Dry mouth (also known as Xerostomia) What this article covers: The salivary glands What saliva does Symptoms of reduced saliva Results of reduced saliva Causes of reduced saliva Dehydration Drug side effects Result of certain medical conditions Result of radiation...
by admin | Nov 11, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Connective Tissue Grafts This leaflet provides the reader with knowledge of the soft tissues found in the mouth, including their functions. It identifies the way in which tissue type is controlled and how, by surgical means, we are able to change the type of tissue...
