This depends greatly on the extent to which your teeth need to be corrected. Treatment time can range from about 3 months to one year.

The initial recovery from a dental implant will take between 7 to 10 days. After this time, your mouth will begin to feel better and your swelling will have subsided. It will take a further 3 – 6 months, however, for your implant to completely fuse and integrate with your jaw bone.

Yes. Dentures are not just used to replace a full arch of missing teeth. Partial dentures are available with can replace one or two missing teeth.

Your dental implant will be placed in a total of two visits. The first visit lasts between an hour to an hour and a half and your second visit will last only about half an hour to forty-five minutes. This means that the total combined time it takes to place a dental implant can be anywhere between two to three hours.

The impacted tooth causing problems needs to be extracted but so does its opposing tooth. This is because teeth keep moving until they hit something.

So, if only one tooth is extracted then the opposing tooth will keep moving until it hits the gingiva of the extracted tooth, causing problems.

How often you visit the dentist depends on the severity of your dental conditions. Patients with minimal dental problems should visit the dentist at least once every six months, while others that have high risk dental diseases may need more frequent visits such as every three or four months or in some cases, maybe more..

It is important for you to go for a dental check-up in order for the dentist to detect any issues associated with your oral health at an early stage or before it can become worse.

After a tooth has been extracted, the area from which the tooth was pulled is very tender and sensitive and can cause some discomfort once the anaesthesia wears off. Therefore, it is important to consume soft foods and have plenty of liquids in your diet.

Some foods that can be eaten after a tooth has been extracted are:

• Soup
• Broths
• Mash potatoes
• Scrambled eggs
• Ice cream
• Yogurt
• Mashed banana
• Avocado

Some foods to avoid after your tooth has been extracted are;

• Spicy foods since this may cause the affected area to become painful.
• Crunchy, chewy and crumbly foods may cause harm to the wounded area.
• Most grains and seeds can get stuck in the affected area and stall healing.

Fast Braces is the revolutionized form of technology in the orthodontics field of dentistry. It helps gently move and straighten teeth that are not aligned or crooked in a matter of months, compared to the traditional braces which take years to straighten teeth and complete treatment.

People who have the following problems with their teeth and needs to straighten them can qualify for the Fast Braces orthodontic treatment.

• Crowded or crooked teeth
• Teeth with gaps between them
• Open bites
• Overbites
• Underbites
• Crossbites

Mouth guards are used to protect the teeth, lips, mouth and gums from injuries that can lead to tooth loss, a broken or chipped tooth or nerve damage because of physical activities.

Yes. Not only are they effective in removing food particles and bacteria, but they are also effective in removing plaque.

With so many different devices and brands on the market – the price range varies greatly. Water flossers can range anywhere from between a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. In saying this, water flossers are significantly more expensive than traditional string floss.

They can indeed! Provided you teach your child the correct way in which to use the device, water flossers are both safe and effective to be used by children.

Sleep apnoea is a chronic condition that causes people to stop breathing at different times throughout their sleep cycles. A common occurrence with sleep apnoea is snoring and teeth grinding.

If your dentist diagnoses this problem, he/she may prescribe a special mouthguard to wear which can help adjust your jaw. This will assist in easing your sleep apnoea.

The effects of sleep apnoea are often visible in your teeth. Teeth grinding often occurs alongside sleep apnoea and your dentist will be able to notice this if your teeth are worn. A red throat from excessive snoring may also be visible to your dentist.

A One Visit Crown is placed in a single appointment. This appointment is roughly one hour in duration

If the cost of a traditional crown is out of a patient’s budget, a One Visit Crown may be suggested. If the patient has a particularly busy schedule, a One Visit Crown may also be recommended.

Yes. One Visit Crowns are made to look just like your natural teeth. They blend seamlessly with your smile. Not only this, but they feel like natural teeth too!

It is recommended that you start bringing your baby into the dentist once their first lot of teeth appears or by 12 months of age.

When your child is under 6 years old, it is recommended that you continue to use child-strength toothpaste. Once your child is over 6 years of age, then you can introduce adult-strength toothpaste. Remember, you only need a pea-size amount on the toothbrush.

Flossing should always be apart of brushing your child’s teeth. It is recommended that you help them to floss and teach them the correct technique until they are comfortable to do it by themselves.