Crowns are artificial placements put on a lost tooth and cemented using high strength dental adhesive. They are used to cover up a partial tooth, damaged troth or to cover a dental implant. A patient shouldn’t feel any discomfort or sensitivity after the crown has been placed, although at times one may feel temporarily sensitivity.… Continue reading How Long Does The Crown Sensitivity Last?
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Dry socket after extraction
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful dental condition that sometimes happens after you have a permanent adult tooth extracted. Dry socket is when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction fails to develop, or it dislodges or dissolves before the wound has healed. This condition is a common post-operative complication associated… Continue reading Dry socket after extraction
Prevention and treatment of dry socket
The precise cause of dry socket remains the subject of study. Researchers suspect that certain issues may be involved such as bacterial contamination of the socket or, a trauma at the surgical site from a difficult extraction. The most common factor that can increase the risk of developing a dry socket is smoking or a… Continue reading Prevention and treatment of dry socket
Cosmetic dentistry and white fillings
Broken or decayed parts of teeth need to be restored to regain function and aesthetics whilst also stopping bacteria from penetrating inside the pulp, resulting in pulp infection. Reconstruction of broken parts of teeth particularly in front is a cosmetic emergency. Metal fillings were in the past the most important material used to restore the… Continue reading Cosmetic dentistry and white fillings
Teeth sensitivity, why and what to do?
Enamel is a hard, protective layer that helps your teeth deal with everything you put them through. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the enamel that protects our teeth gets thinner, or when gum recession occurs, exposing the underlying root surface. If hot, cold, sweet or very acidic foods, drinks, or breathing in cold air, makes your… Continue reading Teeth sensitivity, why and what to do?
What is an implant?
Dental implants are the best possible replacement option for a missing tooth. They are strong and designed to fuse with surrounding bone. An implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is… Continue reading What is an implant?
Veneers at Angel Smile
Veneers originated nearly one hundred years ago during the early days of the film industry. In the late 1920s, Dr Charles Pincus, a famed Hollywood dentist, conceived of veneers as a way to enhance actors’ and actresses’ smiles on the screen. He would temporarily apply false fronts to the stars’ teeth, giving them the stunning… Continue reading Veneers at Angel Smile
Same day crown with CEREC machine
CEREC is a sophisticated CAD/CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) system for same day restoring of damaged teeth in form of inlays, crowns, bridges and veneers. Using this advance technology, we are able to restore majority of broken and damaged teeth with textbook precision and natural appearance within the same dental session. CEREC technology allows you to… Continue reading Same day crown with CEREC machine
Teeth whitening at Angel Smile Dental Practice
Whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure. It can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surfaces. The colour of natural teeth is created by the reflection and scattering of light off on the outer layer of the tooth which is called enamel.… Continue reading Teeth whitening at Angel Smile Dental Practice
Dental Erosion
What is dental erosion? Dental erosion is the loss of tooth enamel which is caused by acid attack. The enamel is the hard, protective coating on your tooth, which protects the sensitive dentine underneath. The enamel is worn away and dentine underneath is exposed, which may lead to pain and sensitivity. What causes dental erosion?… Continue reading Dental Erosion