Conditions

Conditions Abscess A dental abscess is the term given when pus accumulates inside teeth, gums, or bone in the dental region. Dental abscesses can be particularly painful if left untreated, though the early stages of an abscess might be pain-free and undetectable. What is a dental abscess? A dental abscess is the term given when […]

Conditions Wisdom Teeth Pain Wisdom tooth pain is felt at the back of the mouth and on the upper or the lower jaw or both. It can affect anyone from the age of 17 but is more common on young adults. This is the time when our last four adult teeth (wisdom teeth) can start

Conditions Toothache Toothache is exactly how it sounds – a sudden sensation of pain and/or sensitivity which could be acute and throbbing or dull and intermittent or perhaps even constant –  originating from the affected tooth and gum area within the mouth. What is toothache? Toothache can appear to worsen when consuming food and drink – especially

Conditions Teeth Clenching Teeth grinding/clenching is a manifestation of bruxism, which is hyper activity of the chewing muscles. What is Teeth Grinding/Clenching? Teeth grinding/clenching is a manifestation of bruxism, which is hyperactivity of the chewing muscles. It is a condition characterized by the involuntary grinding, gnashing, or clenching of teeth. It often occurs during sleep

Conditions Receding Gums Receding gums, otherwise known as gum recession, is a common dental health condition. It is where the gum tissue sealing the top of each tooth shrinks away exposing the roots of the teeth. This part of the tooth ideally should have the natural protection of the gums and, once exposed, becomes vulnerable.

Conditions Mouth Sores Mouth sores are painful lesions that can develop on the inside of the mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. What are Mouth Sores? Mouth sores are painful lesions that can develop on the inside of the mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. These sores can be bothersome, causing

Conditions Impacted Wisdom Teeth Impacted wisdom teeth refer to third molars that do not have enough space to fully emerge or develop properly. What are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Impacted wisdom teeth refer to third molars that do not have enough space to fully emerge or develop properly. These teeth remain partially or fully trapped within

Conditions Diabetes & Periodontitis Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. Blood sugar levels are naturally controlled in the body by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas. If insulin cannot be produced, or if it cannot be taken up by the body correctly,

Conditions Broken Tooth Filling A broken tooth filling refers to an instance where a past restoration has been damaged and potentially is leaving the interior of the tooth exposed. What happens when a dental filling breaks? Like your teeth, fillings are susceptible to damage from everyday chewing, grinding, clenching or decay underneath. Whilst fillings are incredibly strong

Conditions Black Teeth ‘Black teeth’ is less a condition and more a symptom of an underlying dental disease. Typically, the natural tooth colour ranges from white to yellow. What are black teeth? The natural tooth colour ranges from white to yellow. They are covered by enamel, which is a very hard and white substance thanks