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Dental implants
What are they? Implants are one way of replacing missing teeth. Unlike other forms of replacement teeth, dental implants are...
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Removable dentures
What are they? A removable denture replaces missing teeth. ‘partial’ dentures replace a few missing teeth, or ‘full’ or ‘complete’...
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Root planing / curettage
What is gum disease? Gum disease is a complex condition affecting the gums and bone supporting your teeth. Several factors...
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Keeping a denture or bridge clean
Why is cleaning important? Just like natural teeth, dentures and bridges collect bits of food, plaque (a sticky deposit, mostly...
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Bad Breath
What is it? Bad breath is usually caused by bacteria in the mouth and is not usually a sign of...
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Tooth erosion
What is it? Acids in the mouth can dissolve away tooth surfaces. Given the chance, teeth with repair themselves, using...
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Temporomandibular (jaw) joint problems
What are they? The joint between your upper and lower jaws, just in front of your ears, is called the...
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Healthy Eating
Why does healthy eating matter? Your general health and your resistance to may diseases depend a lot on eating a...
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Mouth Cancer
What is it? Mouth cancer is a dangerous abnormal growth that can affect any part of the mouth. What are...
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Endodontic (root canal) treatment
What is it? Teeth are held in the jaws by their roots. Front teeth normally have one root, but teeth...
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