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Extraction
What is it? A tooth which is very decayed or damaged, or loose because of gum disease, may have to...
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Tooth coloured fillings
What are they? A filling replaces part of a tooth that has been lost because of decay or through accidental...
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Fixed bridges
What are they? A bridge fixes a replacement tooth (or teeth) to one or more remaining natural teeth or implants....
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Fissure sealants
What are fissure sealants? Fissures are grooves usually found in the chewing surface of back teeth. They are difficult to...
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Dental X-rays
What are they? X-rays pass through your body and make an image on a special type of film or through...
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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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Root planning / 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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