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The toothache treatment that will be necessary to relieve your pain and, importantly, prevent it from recurring, will depend on the cause of the pain.  The following gives some information on what treatment you may require from your dentist, based ...

You have probably heard of the term, but there is a lot of confusion as to what dental implants are. To help you understand this topic, here are some common questions that patients ask about this treatment, complete with brief ...

“What is a Root Canal?“ You’re not alone if you’re asking this. The treatment causes some confusion and is a mystery to many people. Also called endodontics, or RCT for short, it is needed when the tooth ‘nerve’ has been ...

Dentures (also known as ‘plates’, dental prosthetics or ‘false teeth’) are the oldest method used to replace missing teeth.  This page is the start of a section that will tell you all you need to know about getting dentures.  Found on ...

This section will give you a summary guide of the different types of fillings for teeth that are widely used by dentists.  This page will focus on what dental fillings are, why they are needed and list the choices of ...

A crown is a tooth-shaped covering (or ‘cap’) that is placed over teeth. Here are some summary points which we will go into in more detail in this guide: Crowns are placed in order to improve the strength and/or appearance of ...

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jaw bone. This section will give advice on all you need to know about having teeth removed. We will cover what the procedure involves, what you need ...

Dental veneers are a common cosmetic treatment option.  But what exactly are veneers in dentistry? What are the side effects? Alternatives? All and more will be answered in this article, which has been laid out in a Q&A format.   ...

“What is a bridge?” Are you missing a tooth?  A bridge is one of the dental treatments available to replace missing teeth.  Bridges are fixed into the mouth by attaching them to neighboring teeth. Therefore, unlike dentures (which are removable), these stay ...

If you are wondering how to make your teeth whiter, there are several options to consider.  Tooth whitening is a method of dental treatment that will work to bring out the natural whiter color of your teeth. This treatment will ...