Infants and preschoolers By the time your child is 6 months old, your doctor should assess the likelihood of your child having future dental problems. This may include a dental exam of the mother and her dental history, because the condition of her teeth can often predict possible problems with her child’s teeth. If the [...]

Orthognathic surgery is the term used to describe the surgical procedures on the structure of the face and jaw. Orthognathic surgical procedures should not be confused with cosmetic surgery. Orthognathic surgery is designed to adjust the underlying structure of the face or jaw, not just to alter the appearance of the face. Therefore, it requires [...]

Ever wondered what happens when you have a tooth extracted? How does the gum heal? Is there something else which fills the gap? How long does it take to get better? And are there any common complications that you need to watch out for? One of the complications that comes from having a tooth extracted [...]

There are lots of people who are keen to have whiter teeth. As you grow older, it is not unusual to find that your teeth become increasingly stained and discoloured, especially if you are a smoker, coffee-drinker or red wine aficionado. So what’s holding you back? Why don’t you just go for it? There seems [...]

Now and again, we’ve all smiled into the mirror and thought that our teeth just aren’t what they could be. Maybe they’ve become stained. Maybe you’ve chipped one or two. Or perhaps they are slightly crooked or you’ve got some big gaps. But what can you do about it? If your teeth are stained, then [...]

At one time or another, we’ve probably all suffered from canker sores. They are one of those irritants that seem to come from nowhere and make life a misery for a short period of time. They make it difficult and painful to eat and drink certain foods, especially acidic or salty foods. It’s easy enough [...]

Everybody hates fillings, don’t they? In fact, most of us hate fillings so much that we can’t bear to think about them, talk about them, look at them or even ask our dentists about them. Most of us, when we visit the dentist for a routine check-up, will simply sit there, stare at the ceiling [...]

Ah, halitosis! It is one of the great social stigmas. One of those things that we all worry about but we’re all too polite to mention. It’s something that everybody in a room can be aware of, except for the person who has it. You can notice it immediately on somebody else. But it’s often [...]

Let’s start with the obvious question: what is oral thrush? Everybody has a certain amount of thrush in their mouths, including babies. It is caused by a fungus called candida which, under certain conditions, turns into the thrush infection in the mouth. While oral thrush is correctly described as an infection, it cannot be transmitted [...]

For many people, the dental drill is an object of paralysing fear. Many of us associate it with pain from childhood, when our teeth are vulnerable and too many sweets can easily cause decay and cavities. Often, even the sound of the drill is enough to send shivers down the spine. If you’ve ever sat [...]