by wayne | Sep 20, 2015 | For Our Children
Inhalation sedation is also known as the “happy gas”. It is an odorless mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen breathed through a nosepiece. It helps anxious children to feel relaxed and will make them more likely to accept dental treatment. It is NOT general...
by wayne | Sep 20, 2015 | For Our Children
What is General Anaesthesia? Medically induced state of unconsciousness and loss of protective reflexes resulted from the administration of anaesthetic agents. Who requires general anaesthesia? Very young patient that are at a pre-cooperative age Very apprehensive...
by wayne | Sep 13, 2015 | Articles
Are teeth ever naturally white? Teeth are not naturally pure white in most people. The colour of our teeth is determined by (a) the composite colour of all the structures that make up the tooth – the outer layer of enamel, the inner layer of dentine as well as...
by wayne | Sep 13, 2015 | Articles
Why do people lose their teeth? Patients can lose their teeth for various reasons – trauma from a fall in early childhood; tooth decay or fracture in adulthood; to periodontal (gum disease) in their older years. In the last Adult Oral Health Survey carried out in...
by wayne | Sep 13, 2015 | For Our Children
What every parent should know Good oral health is an important part of the infant’s and child’s overall health. The foundation of good oral health in adults is established right from the infant stage. Inculcating good lifestyle habits and regular dental care in...
