If you have dental anxiety, you can benefit from sedation dentistry. A light sedative helps many people stay comfortable during exams and procedures, so they can keep their teeth and gums healthy. – It’s best to receive this kind of treatment at a dentist with experience in sedation. – Blood pressure, temperature and heart rate…
A disorder of the temperomandibular joint (TMJ) where the lower jaw joins the skull can sometimes lead to teeth moving: – If TMJ disorder results in teeth grinding (bruxism) and remains untreated it can result in teeth shifting position. – This can lead to a misaligned bite and crooked teeth. – Anyone with symptoms such…
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a medical condition in which your breathing pauses multiple times during a night’s sleep, often resulting in loud snoring: – Symptoms include extreme daytime tiredness and very loud snoring at night. – A sleep apnoea oral appliance is like a dental retainer worn during sleep and holds the teeth and tongue…
There are a number of factors which can influence your risk of oral cancer. Your dentist can provide annual oral cancer screenings, as well as regular checkups to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. Key takeaways: Tobacco is linked to 85% or oral cancers, making it the primary cause of the disease worldwide.…
