WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION? The use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, in dentistry has revolutionized the way patients view dental visits. Patients who once were afraid or anxious about even the most routine dental procedures, now [...]
WHAT ARE WHITE COMPOSITE FILLINGS? Composite fillings, also known as tooth-coloured fillings, are dental restorations designed to be undetectable and natural in appearance. They blend well with the teeth and appear more natural than amalgam (silver) fillings, which are darker [...]
WHAT IS ROOT CANAL THERAPY? Root canals are valuable dental procedures used to treat and preserve teeth with badly infected roots. The pulp is the live portion of the tooth that extends into the root and contains nerve endings and [...]
WHAT IS A BRIDGE? A porcelain bridge is an effective and permanent way to replace missing teeth. A dental bridge consists of at least two crowns (called “retainer crowns”), one on each side of the empty space, connected by a [...]
WHAT IS A CROWN? To fix a tooth with substantial decay may require greater strength than that provided by a regular filling. In such cases, a porcelain crown might be the best restoration choice. Crowns are also effective treatments for [...]
