Dental Blog

If you are worried that you may be suffering with gum disease, these are the signs to look out for: Red swollen gums Bleeding gums (commonly noticed when brushing/flossing teeth) These 2 signs are most often associated with the very early stages of gum disease. As it progresses, there will be even more signs which [...]

This really is the old age question. Why should you visit your dentist and how important is it really? The easiest way to explain this, is by looking at your teeth as if they were a car. When we buy a car, we know the importance of having a regular service. The best case scenario [...]

With Valentines day fast approaching you may be looking at options to improve the overall aesthetics of your smile. One of the most common forms of cosmetic dental treatments is teeth whitening. Our teeth are one of the first things people tend to notice about us. If you are not 100% happy with how your [...]

What is root canal treatment and when is it necessary? Root canal treatment (also called ‘endodontics’) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the ‘pulp’) is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases your tooth [...]

Remember - you only get one set of adult teeth but by taking good care of your teeth and gums, you’re also more likely to keep more of your adult teeth for life. This means that you’ll maintain the same ability to eat and drink, and be able to show off a healthy, natural smile. [...]

Dental fillings are used to restore missing tooth structure by filling the cavity(hole). Typically, the decayed portion of your tooth will be removed and the area filled with the most suitable filling material. What are the different types of filling? White fillings have always been considered less long lasting than silver amalgam fillings. But there [...]