by admin | Nov 6, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
What to do about failing teeth? If you have teeth affected by extensive dental decay or severe gum disease and you are worried about the prospect of losing your natural teeth, then this article should provide you with some hope that you could have a perfectly...
by admin | Nov 6, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Information concerning tooth extraction & oral surgery Frequently asked questions concerning the following topics: Pain after surgery Painkillers after surgery Swelling after surgery Post-operative infection Dry socket Post-operative bleeding Surgery for patients...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Adverse effects of anti-inflammatory drugs There has been some discussion over the risk of an association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory dugs (NSAIDs) and a number of adverse side effects. These adverse effects include the following: hypertension (raised...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Sports drinks, nutritional products and your mouth Decay and tooth erosion in young people Dental decay and tooth erosion are two very common conditions that continue to affect an increasing number of young Australians. Sadly the increase in prevalence in the young is...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Your medical history and surgery Your medical history influences treatment so inform your Dental Surgeon of any changes in your medical history. Like all medical and dental practices, at NQ Surgical Dentistry, we need to obtain an accurate, detailed medical history...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Dental Crowns Dental Crowns There appears to be a great deal of confusion amongst some patients over what crowns are, why they are used and the different types of crowns that exist. This article aims to clear up this confusion and provide a clear overview on the use...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Tooth Wear Tooth Wear Teeth are hard calcified tissues but they can be damaged in several ways. A fall can result in trauma and a fracture of a tooth. However, teeth can be damaged in other ways that may take place within the mouth described as tooth wear. Tooth wear...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Temporo-mandibular (TM) Joint Problems and Therapy The aim of this article…. This article aims to give a slightly simplified but clear explanation of the various problems that may arise in the temporo-mandibular joint or jaw joint. To do so obviously requires some...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Hygienists save implants Implants can be a great way to replace missing teeth. However, like your natural teeth, dental implants need to be looked after carefully to maintain health and this involves both patient care and professional care. At home, all plaque needs...
by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Xrays: Are they good or are they bad? Gamma Radiation First it is necessary to understand that to obtain X-ray films it is necessary to irradiate the body with gamma radiation that has sufficient energy to pass through human tissues to record an image on a film or...
