Archive for April, 2010

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is used when the portion of the tooth containing the nerves and blood supply (known as the pulp) becomes infected. If left untreated the infection can spread and become an abscess. The treatment involves two or more trips to the dentist and is performed under local anaesthetic. At the first, the dentist [...]

Rhinoplasty Post Operative Instructions

Rhinoplasty Post Operative Instructions

The nose is extremely fragile following rhinoplasty surgery, and it is crucial that it be protected from trauma and activities that may cause bleeding. Your doctor will provide you with detailed instructions that include limitations on physical activity, how to sleep, as well as types of food that should be eaten and wound care. For [...]

Crowns saved my smile

Crowns saved my smile

I used to constantly stress over my smile, how yellow my teeth were becoming and how aged it made me look. A smile can make or break a face, and mine was just plain awful. After years of coffee, chocolate and takeaways all of my teeth had definitely seen better days. Eventually, I decided to [...]

Braces, Inman aligners and invisalign; the invisible answer to a clear set of F.A.Q.s

Braces, Inman aligners and invisalign; the invisible answer to a clear set of F.A.Q.s

Braces have always been a very obvious thing on the teeth, whilst doing a great and necessary job they`ve also been an eyesore and an embarrassment sometimes.  The latest thing in dental advances is the removable brace, and this has cause a rush in adults getting treatment for their crooked teeth, teeth that have often [...]