Considering a cosmetic dental treatment? Be it veneers, bonding, replacing your fillings or any other dental procedure, you may want to consider whitening your teeth first! Here’s why: Your dental work won’t whiten If you’ve had any dental restorations done, they’ll stay this color. Your composite bonding, fillings or crowns are made out of ceramic […]
Ever suffered from recurring dental problems with no apparent solution? You might have noticed older dental patients opting to remove their teeth and having them replaced with dentures. While dentures come in quite useful when you want to replace your teeth in one go, here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind: The […]
Over the years, preventative dentistry techniques have evolved making our patients have a much lower risk of tooth decay when compared to generations in the past. This doesn’t eliminate your risk entirely, however. So if you’ve found out you have a cavity or suspect you have one for the very first time, here’s the process […]
Ever been told you need to visit the dentist every 6 months? How many times have you skipped this appointment because you feel like there’s nothing wrong with your teeth? There are several reasons why scheduling a dental appointment every 6 months is important, here’s what you need to know: Oral Cancer Screening Most people […]
Ever found yourself in excruciating pain over a tooth that needs to be removed? A quick visit to the clinic would have your tooth extracted in no time but as much timely relief as this offers, you’ll definitely want to get this tooth replaced ASAP and here’s why! Opposite tooth will erupt Each of your […]
Have you noticed your teeth becoming more sensitive to certain beverages, foods or changes in temperature? Your teeth feel a little tender every time you brush? There could be many reasons for this but here are some of the most common culprits! Receding Gums When your gums recede, they leave your roots exposed to external […]
It’s standard dental care for your dentist to recommend a dental x-ray at least once a year. Modern dental x-rays can serve many purposes. Some may be needed in order to give you a specific diagnosis of your teeth in specific areas or to screen for decay in areas your dentist can’t reach during checkups. […]
If you have a dental abscess, root canal therapy is a form of treatment you’ll want to seriously consider, as this is one problem that won’t go away on its own! If you notice any of the below signs and symptoms, make sure to contact us straight away for professional root canal treatment! Toothache What […]
Think you have sleep apnoea? There are several common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea that you can watch out for. But did you know that some of them even affect your oral health? Here are some of the most noticeable dental symptoms you’ll experience if you have oral sleep apnoea. Flattened Teeth One of the […]
You know your dental implants are supposed to be permanent so when it starts feeling loose, you’re naturally bound to feel worried. Firstly, we’d recommend scheduling an appointment at SDG for an evaluation of the matter. But here are a few common reasons as to why your dental implant may be feeling loose. Loose Abutment […]