Dental anxiety is an intense and unreasonable fear of dental treatment. This fear can prevent you from seeking treatment for dental conditions you are facing, such as gum infections, cavities or broken teeth. The anxiety often causes a patient to be constantly unsettled and fearful during their dental appointment. They may also have exaggerated concerns about the procedure that they are seeking.
For such patients, sedation treatment may be a good option when seeking oral treatment.…
You probably got veneers because you wanted to conceal an issue like a crack, a chip or discolouration—or maybe you just wanted to create an even more beautiful smile. Whilst veneers are easy to maintain—you can generally care for veneers in much the same way that you care for your natural teeth—there are a couple of after-veneers tips that you might not know about. Below, you’ll learn the two top veneers care tips that you should practise straight away.…
Dental implants are made of titanium and porcelain, so they aren’t going to decay. They might be mostly invulnerable to damage, but the surrounding gum and bone still needs to be protected. One of the most common issues associated with implants is peri-implantitis. It’s an inflammatory disease similar to periodontal diseases. The difference is that infection occurs around an implant instead of around a natural tooth.
If left unchecked, peri-implantisis can lead to significant bone loss and potential implant failure.…
