What is Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)? Temporomandibular disorder relates to pain and dysfunction as a result of a problem with the jaw, jaw joint and/ or surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and jaw movement. TMD results in a large range…
Congratulations, there is so much to organise over the next 9 months. Between doctor’s visits, setting up the nursery and cooing over tiny shoes – it is important to schedule a trip to the dentist, ideally in the second trimester. Which…
Wisdom tooth removal – they are the most common teeth to become impacted or positioned sideways and often have the most problems coming through safely and easily. Often this is due to a lack of space in the back of…
A visit to the dentist is a fun and important adventure where you will get your teeth counted and cleaned. Your child’s first dental visit is a milestone like your first words, your first haircut, or your first day of…
Tooth Whitening – How do I get whiter, brighter teeth? It’s hard these days to cut through the social media hype, with so many different options and opinions out there it seems like every fashion blogger is a specialist on…
Dental implants; what are they and how does it work? Dental implants are used to replace a missing tooth or teeth, and are a mechanical tooth supported by a titanium implant. This is done over a number of stages with…
Invisalign – this was not my first course of orthodontics. I endured three tedious years as a teenager. I had overcrowding and a deep over-bite. I was lucky enough to have the full experience; a bite plane plate, lip bumper,…