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 does it...
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...
