How to Tell if You Have Receding Gums and What to Do
If you’re teeth are looking longer than usual, here’s what you can do about it.
What To Expect And What To Eat After A Tooth Extraction?
While preventative dentistry will help maintain your oral health and original teeth for longer, sometimes you may need a tooth extraction, or even multiple teeth. Here, we list some of the common reasons why you may need a tooth removed and most importantly, what you can and should be eating after!
Dentophobia: How To Get Over Dental Anxiety
Many people have dental anxiety, and it is a common problem worldwide. So if you feel nervous when the time comes to visit us here at Tandara Dental Centre, you are not alone. It is an issue we repeatedly encounter, and our gentle and caring dental team has considerable experience in helping people conquer these feelings.
The Newest Toothpaste and Oral Hygiene Trends: What are they and how do they work?
Everyone needs to use toothpaste to help clean their teeth effectively and maintain good oral hygiene. While numerous brands are familiar to most people, there are also new options reflecting the latest toothpaste trends. Does charcoal toothpaste really work? We’ve gone and found out for you.
4 Tips for Treating and Managing Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
If you have made a few extra trips to the dentist in recent times, you wouldn’t be the only one. In the last year, there has been a reported increase in visits to the dentist across the nation with cases of broken fillings and cracked teeth. The culprit? Teeth grinding. What is Bruxism …
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Dental X-Rays: Do You Really Need It?
When you visit Tandara Dental Centre, we might suggest taking a dental x-ray, but what is this treatment, is it safe, and why do you need it? Dental x-rays are very commonly used in dentistry and can be an invaluable diagnostic tool. What is a Dental X-Ray? A dental x-ray or radiograph is …
Inflamed Gums: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
If you have recently noticed your gums look a little red and swollen, you could have inflamed gums. Gum inflammation is incredibly common and will probably affect around half the adult population to some degree. Sometimes, the symptoms are so mild it is easy to discount or overlook them. However, there are important …
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Is Dental Sedation Safe for Kids?
Everyone at Tandara Dental Centre works hard to ensure we provide a safe, warm and welcoming environment. We know some patients find it difficult to come and see us due to deep-seated fears and anxieties. These people will often ignore pain and discomfort until it becomes unbearable, only seeing a dentist when they …
Everything About Dental Sedation
Many people feel mild anxiety when seeing a dentist, but these feelings of anxiety and fear are much more intense for others. These people may actively avoid seeing a dentist unless absolutely necessary until any pain and discomfort becomes unbearable. Therefore, whenever you visit Tandara Dental Centre, we want to ensure you feel …
Root Canals: Know Before You Go
Root canal therapy, also called endodontic treatment is frequently recommended when someone has a severe toothache and might be in significant discomfort. Consequently, it can be associated with feelings of pain, but it shouldn’t be a scary procedure. Far from being painful, root canal treatment should not feel any worse than having a …
