Dear Valued Patient, We do hope you and your family are keeping safe and well. Following on from the latest Government advice to start re-opening the economy, we are pleased to announce Ambience Dental Practice will be resuming dental services from Monday 08th of June 2020. The health, well-being and safety of all our patients, their families and
If you are experiencing any dental pain at home we have provided this guide with some useful tips to support you until you can see your dentist. What do you need help with Toothache Wisdom tooth pain Sensitive teeth Painful or bleeding gums Pain when biting Facial swelling Mouth ulcers Pain after an extraction Toothache
Could the health of my mouth affect my general health? Yes. There are new findings which support something that dental professionals have suspected for a long time: infections in the mouth can be linked with problems in other parts of the body. What problems could my dental health cause? Problems which may be caused or
What is dental erosion? Erosion is the loss of tooth enamel caused by acid attack. Enamel is the hard, protective coating of the tooth, which protects the sensitive dentine underneath. When the enamel is worn away, the dentine underneath is exposed, which may lead to pain and sensitivity. How do I know I have dental
When should I take my child to the dentist? It is recommended that children should go to the dentist with their parents as soon as possible. You should then take them regularly, as often as your dental team recommend. This will let them get used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for
What does my medical history have to do with my oral health? Some medical conditions and drugs can affect your oral health. Or they may affect the treatment you get and the materials your dental team use. So when you visit your dental team, they will ask you about your medical history – that is,
What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment (also called ‘endodontics’) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (called the ‘pulp’) is infected through decay or injury. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that
What is mouth cancer? Most people have heard of cancer affecting parts of the body such as the lungs or breasts. However, cancer can appear in the mouth, where the disease can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Who can be affected by mouth cancer? Anyone can be affected by mouth cancer, whether they
What is dental decay? Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack after you have eaten or drunk anything containing sugars. Over time, the acid makes a cavity (hole) in the tooth. ‘Dental decay’ is the same as tooth decay and is also known as ‘dental caries’.
What is a cracked tooth? A cracked tooth is a tooth that has become broken. Do all teeth crack in the same way? No. Teeth can crack in several different ways: Cracked tooth: This is when a crack runs from the biting surface of the tooth down towards the root. Sometimes it goes below the