A dental phobia is like all phobias, it is an inconvenience. However, unlike most other common phobias it is also a damaging one, says a Worcester Park dentist. To be so afraid of the dentist that you never visit, will lead to all sorts of problems with our mouths, gums and teeth. It is amazing … Continue reading Dental Phobias should be a thing of the past, says a Worcester Park dentist
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A Molesey dentist gives advice on the causes of bad breath
Bad breath is a subject that most people will avoid, and that’s mainly because most people have had, or have a problem with it. There are a number of reasons for it says a Molesey dentist, and the most common is a poor oral hygiene regime. Other causes are liver disease and diabetes, both of … Continue reading A Molesey dentist gives advice on the causes of bad breath
READ MOREA dry mouth can cause dental cavities says a Molesey dentist
A dry mouth has many causes and a few consequences, one of which is dental cavities says a Molesey dentist. The warning about the relationship formed by a dry mouth and cavities isn’t a new one; cavities are formed by the acid that is made by the bacteria in our mouths, mainly feeding off sweet … Continue reading A dry mouth can cause dental cavities says a Molesey dentist
READ MOREPainful TMJ treated by Kingston upon Thames dentist
TMJ, or Temporomandibular joint disorder to give it its full name, is a condition affecting the joint of the jawbone and skull on both sides that can be the cause of great pain but about which very little is known. For many years it was though that TMJ was caused by stress or other mental … Continue reading Painful TMJ treated by Kingston upon Thames dentist
READ MORECure sleep apnea with appliance from Kingston-upon-Thames dentist
Sleep apnea can be the underlying cause of heart disease, stress and even strokes yet most people who suffer from it have no idea they have the condition. This is because sleep apnea affects breathing during sleep, causing patients to temporarily stop breathing without waking up. This can interrupt sleep patterns meaning it is almost … Continue reading Cure sleep apnea with appliance from Kingston-upon-Thames dentist
READ MOREWeybridge dentist diagnoses TMJ during regular check up
TMJ is a disorder that affects the major bones and muscles of the jaw, the area also known as the temporomandibular joint, that is responsible for everyday movements such as chewing, biting and talking. Sufferers from TMJ commonly complain of pain that covers the whole spectrum ranging from constant to intermittent and irritating to severe. … Continue reading Weybridge dentist diagnoses TMJ during regular check up
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