Questions about Dental Implants

Posted on: 19 July 2016
Enamel is the substance which forms the outer layer of your teeth. It has a very high mineral content which makes it very tough and helps it to protect the softer more vulnerable internal parts of the teeth. Because enamel doesn't contain any nerves or blood vessels, it isn't sensitive to changes in temperature or pain. However, enamel can be worn down and eroded. When this occurs it causes your teeth to become sensitive.
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Posted on: 15 June 2016
Keeping a spare set of dentures gives you some peace of mind in case anything happens to your main set of false teeth. At the very least, this means that you won't have to be toothless if you break or lose your current pair and have to wait for a repair or a new set to be made. However, for this to work, you need to make sure that you store your spare dentures correctly.
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Posted on: 15 June 2016
When you have a toothache, it's tempting to ignore it and hope it goes away. However, this approach often makes toothaches worse. Rather than ignoring your toothache or trying alternative remedies that can be dangerous or ineffective, follow this step-by-step guide to relieve your toothache and address the underlying problem. 1. Book a Dental Appointment Before you do anything else, book an appointment with an emergency dentist. You need to find out what is causing your toothache and get advice about treatment.
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Posted on: 27 May 2016
Dental implants are a very popular form of cosmetic dentistry, as they permanently replace missing teeth to restore the beauty of a smile. Dental implants have a very high success rate of over 96 percent, but occasionally they can fail to integrate with the jaw. Here are three things you can do to maximize the chance of your dental implants succeeding. 1. Quit Smoking There's a huge difference between dental implant success rates in smokers and non-smokers.
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