FAQs

Did you know that 45 percent of people suffer from moderate or severe gum irritation? Gum disease is a serious problem, if left untreated, that may result in tooth loss as well as other oral issues. Gum disease symptoms are listed below.

• An ulcer or a sore throat that has persisted longer than three weeks

• A white or red patch on the soft tissue, gums, tongue or lining in the mouth
• A chronic sore throat or hoarse voice that persists for longer than six weeks
• Difficulty in swallowing or a constant feeling that something is caught in the throat
• Neck swelling that persists longer than three weeks
• Numbness of the tongue or other areas of the mouth

To prevent gum disease, ensure that you are booked in for regular dental hygiene appointments, and are keeping up with your at home hygiene routine.

If your natural teeth are in good shape, you should be fine for Invisalign. Prior to beginning any orthodontic treatment your dentist will do a thorough dental health examination on you, to ensure that it is safe.

Most people prefer Invisalign aligners, to traditional metal braces, because the clear aligners are less noticeable and more comfortable. In many cases, using Invisalign takes less time than traditional braces. You also won’t have sharp metal components poking the inside of your mouth. There are also fewer emergency visits, as broken wires and brackets are not an issue with Invisalign.

While the length of time varies based on treatment severity, most people end up using Invisalign for 6 months, for a mild case, and 12-18 months for a moderate to severe case.

Teeth whitening may provide benefits to everyone, but the number of treatments required will be different for each individual. Teeth whitening is useful for people who drink tea or coffee, or are regular smokers. Yellow discolouration becomes more apparent with age.

Instead of consulting a competent cosmetic dentist, many people use over-the-counter teeth whitening products on the internet, believing that they are safe to use. Because these consumers are unaware of the numerous factors that influence the tooth whitening treatment, they run the danger of causing irreversible damage.

For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a tooth preservation product that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then, get to your dentist right away.