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As a paediatric dental specialist, I have many parents asking why crowns are necessary to restore baby teeth and what types of crowns are available for children. What ... [Read More]

Going to the dentist can be quite stressful for children. Being asked to sit still -- often tipped back in a big chair -- with a bright light in their eyes and someone poking ... [Read More]

If you find yourself in the teething zone – which can occur anytime between six months old and three years old – you don’t have to be stuck there. Dr Janita Shah ... [Read More]

Why Baby Teeth Matter “Why are baby teeth important? They fall out anyway, right?” This is a common sentiment expressed by many families attending the dental clinic ... [Read More]

It is recommended that a child’s first dental visit should be when their first tooth becomes visible or by their first birthday – whichever comes first. While this ... [Read More]

During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a significant amount of changes. A woman’s oral health is no exception. During pregnancy, prominent hormones such as progesterone ... [Read More]

There are three basic states anyone’s gum tissues can be in, technically they are: healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis and periodontitis are types of gum ... [Read More]

Night time tooth grinding or clenching is a sleep disorder also known as ‘bruxism’. Adults that grind or clench their teeth at night may have generalised sensitivity ... [Read More]

Why do I have sensitive teeth? If you've ever experienced a sudden sharp pain on your tooth after a cold drink, you might have sensitive teeth. Other people find that ... [Read More]

 Root canal treatment is indicated when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety ... [Read More]

It has been long proven that cutting down on sugar can have all-round benefits for your health. Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to heart disease, obesity, diabetes ... [Read More]

Also known as oral cancer, or cancer of the oral cavity, it is often used to describe a family of cancers that originate from your mouth. The most common areas of the oral ... [Read More]