by wayne | Sep 12, 2015 | Articles
Whenever we hear people talking about wisdom teeth, we immediately get the impression of pain and swelling! In this article, we will explore some of the common questions and misconceptions about wisdom teeth What are impacted wisdom teeth? The wisdom tooth is the...
by wayne | Sep 12, 2015 | Articles
Implants. What should we be aware of before embarking on implant therapy. What are implants? They are titanium “screws” that are placed in the jaw bone via a surgery to function as roots. Crowns or bridges are connected over the implants to replace missing...
by wayne | Sep 12, 2015 | Gum Disease
Are all dental scalings the same? Why should we get regular scalings with a dentist even if we do not have a problem? The gums and jaw bone form the foundation to hold our teeth in place. We need our teeth not only to maintain a healthy diet, to empower us with a...
by wayne | Sep 12, 2015 | Braces
The Game “All I want is to straighten my teeth. Why are you sending me from room to room to see so many specialists?” “I feel like I’m a ball being passed around ! ” “Do you guys know what you are doing?” “Tell me...
by wayne | Sep 12, 2015 | Articles
Teeth whitening (also known as bleaching of teeth) should be differentiated from removal of extrinsic stains from teeth. Extrinsic stains includes teeth discoloration due to smoking; intake of staining food/beverages eg coffee and tea; medicines like chlorhexidine...
