Category: General Dentistry
My, what big teeth you’ve got! Elton the tiger gets a visit from the dentist
A dentist who has expertise in treating nature’s giants was called upon to treat Elton the tiger this week. Woburn Safari Park’s Amur tiger needed urgent treatment after breaking one of his canine teeth. Dr Peter Kertesz, one of the world’s leading zoological dentists, was asked to visit Elton and…
READ ARTICLEWhat Causes Poor Oral Health?
Ensuring your teeth and gums are clean is the one sure way of keeping them healthy. However, many people, despite the advice given to them, still don’t seem to do it right. Oral health is important for two reasons. First it prevents the development of what can become major problems…
READ ARTICLEWhy a Check-Up is Essential for Your Oral Health
Safeguarding your oral health – why it’s important There are so many benefits to having a healthy mouth – the ability to eat, drink and talk without discomfort, to name but a few – that we often take them for granted. Being able to smile confidently is another reason to…
READ ARTICLESensitive Teeth? Here's What To Do!
It is estimated that around 70-80 percent of people will experience pain caused by tooth sensitivity in their lifetime. What causes sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity is caused by the dentin portion of the tooth becoming exposed, which happens when the enamel surfaces of the teeth are worn or damaged. The dentin…
READ ARTICLESigns Your Wisdom Tooth Might be Infected
For many people, the wisdom teeth cause no problems at all, but occasionally, they can be troublesome. If you suffer from painful wisdom teeth or you think you may have an infected wisdom tooth, we are here to help. About the wisdom teeth The wisdom teeth, also known as the…
READ ARTICLEWhat is Wisdom Tooth Impaction
Any mention of wisdom teeth is usually met with sighs and groans and this is because they are known to cause pain and problems. The wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are the last teeth to develop and as a result there is sometimes not enough room in…
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