Oral piercings can involve piercings in the tongue, cheeks, lips, or even the uvula, which is that tiny little piece of tissue that hangs down the back of the throat. Just about all are likely to damage teeth, as the metal can come into constant contact with the teeth and gums. The metal can chip … [Read more...]
Will Dental Treatment Interfere With My Pacemaker?
Pacemakers are becoming increasingly common, and it is estimated around 3.25 million people have functioning cardiac pacemakers throughout the world. If you have a pacemaker then you might be worried about the effect dental treatment could have, and although your dentist or dental hygienist should … [Read more...]
Missing Tooth – Replace or Not?
If you have a missing tooth you may be wondering if it is really that important to have it remedied. A tooth can be lost due to decay or trauma, but whatever the reason, unless they are wisdom teeth which are not necessary, it is important to get them replaced. This is especially true if there … [Read more...]
Compulsory Recall of DIY Teeth Whitening Products
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, signed a Consumer Protection Notice ordering a company to recall DIY teeth whitening kits to protect consumers from high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that may cause chemical burns to a user’s mouth and gums. The … [Read more...]
New Videos!
Check out our new videos page! Ever wanted to know how to tell if you need a Root Canal Treatment? What actually happens when you rock up to have a Root Canal Treatment done? Are root canal treatments still the bogey-man of the dental treatment family - are they PAINFUL to treat? What about … [Read more...]
