Most wisdom tooth pain comes from a sore, swollen flap of gum over a tooth that hasn’t fully come through. It’s called pericoronitis, and while it’s painful, it usually isn’t dangerous. You should…
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Healthy gums don’t bleed. If you see pink in the sink when you brush or floss, the most common reason is gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, caused by plaque sitting along…
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You’ve had teeth whitening, you love the result, and now the quiet worry sets in. How long before it fades, and are you about to waste it on your morning coffee? It’s the…
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Moving to a new area, or leaving a dentist you were never quite comfortable with, and now you’re faced with a list of practices that all look much the same online. Friendly team,…
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A lot of adults assume the moment for straightening their teeth passed them by in their teens. They picture a mouth full of metal at a work meeting and quietly decide to live…
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It’s usually a Friday night. A tooth gets knocked out at five-a-side, or a dull ache turns into throbbing pain that painkillers won’t touch, and you’re suddenly not sure whether to wait until…
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You’ve probably stood in the supermarket aisle looking at whitening strips, or seen a salon offering a session for the price of a lunch, and paused. Is any of this actually safe for…
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Losing a filling can be a jarring experience, often leaving a sharp or sensitive gap in your tooth that feels much larger than it actually is. While it might not always cause immediate…
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When a cavity occurs, the priority is to stop the decay and restore the tooth’s structural integrity. In the past, this often meant noticeable metal fillings, but modern dental advancements have changed the…
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