What can YOU do to relieve problems with your jaw joints or pain in the muscles around your face?
Disorders of the jaw joints and the muscles that control the movement of the lower are collectively referred to as temporomandibular disorders and are quite common. Only very rarely do these disorders require surgery, with the nine out of ten patients getting better with some form of bite guard and more importantly some self-care.
Are you considering travelling abroad for your dental treatment?
On a recent trip to Croatia I noticed multiple adverts for cosmetic dental treatment and dental implant treatment in what appeared to be state of the art clinics. These adverts all seemed to target patients from Western Europe, America and Canada….
Why do I need root canal treatment? Can’t I just take antibiotics?
The common causes of tooth damage such as decay, cracks or injury can lead to ingress of bacteria into your tooth. When this happens the tissues in the middle of the tooth (dental pulp) will naturally respond by their self defence mechanism which is inflammation (swelling) resulting in increased pressure within your tooth…
Do you worry about dental care?
Most people don’t enjoy a visit to the dentist for many reasons. We want to put your mind at rest….
Prevention of tooth decay
We were alarmed to read that tooth decay is now the number one reason for child hospital admissions in England (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42662425) and hence have decided to revisit our previous blog on tooth decay…
What should you do if you have suffered an injury to your teeth?
This summer many patients have presented at RD Dental with an injury to their mouth and teeth following a fall, sports injury or a blow to the face…