7 Tools All Dentists Use & How They are Cleaned
Have you ever wondered – how many tools do dentists have? The exact number is hard to come by, but there are many different tools available for dentists, each with a use of their own. These tools are mainly categorised by their function, such as if they examine, manipulate, treat, restore, or remove teeth and their surrounding oral structures....
Mouth Tape – The Ultimate Review!
Mouth tape is essentially exactly what it sounds like. You simply use dental-grade tape to tape your mouth shut, before you go to bed. This home remedy forces you to breathe through your nose, instead of your mouth, even while you’re sleeping. While many swear that mouth taping is the ultimate solution to mouth breathing, the research behind this technique...
Dental Records – What Happens When You Die?
What happens to your dental records when you die? When a patient dies, the dentists’ duty of confidentiality remains in place. Their requirements to manage the deceased patients’ medical records remain in place, including their duty to not reveal confidential information without the correct legal authorisation. But there are circumstances where family members and other parties want or...
Dentistry and the Dental Dam – Is it Beneficial?
A dental dam, also called a rubber dam, is a thin square sheet of plastic that is used to isolate the tooth that is being operated on from the rest of your mouth and lips. Its main purpose is to keep the tooth dry whilst being treated, by preventing saliva or blood from interfering with the dental work, which reduces...
Dental Prosthetist – The Definitive Guide!
Dental prosthetists are independent practitioners, who are registered to manufacture plaster and wax models of your mouth and teeth. These are then used to make dental appliances such as mouthguards and dentures....
Dental 99 Review – Costs, Details and Much More!
Dental 99 is becoming more popular, so much so that you may have seen them in the media or in your area. So, who is Dental 99? Dental 99 is a business, where you, the patient, have control of your oral care journey...
Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe or Should You Worry?
You are exposed to only small amounts of radiation, as the technology used on modern x-rays is far better than the older style of x-rays. So are they safe?...
Wearing Retainers – The Definitive Guide
A question that a Dentist commonly gets asked is – how long do you need to wear a retainer for? If you remove a retainer, your teeth may want to move back to their natural position. So, to keep a straight smile, I suggest that you wear...
My Mouth Ulcer Won’t Heal – Reasons Discussed!
A mouth ulcer that won’t heal may be a sign that you have an underlying and very serious medical condition. While most ulcers are not dangerous and resolve themselves within 2 weeks without the need for treatment, you should see a dentist immediately if...
Fractured Cusps – Treatment Options and Costs Discussed!
A fractured cusp is a very common dental injury, especially if you have had a filling on the tooth. All of your posterior molars have elevations, called cusps....