Toothaches

Many patients will require dental treatment during their childhood, this may range from a simple check-up and clean to more extensive work. Taking your child to the dentist early on can, not only prevent serious dental problems, but also reinforce positive attitudes towards the dentist and thereby increasing the chance that they will be cooperative should treatment be required. Unfortunately some child patients will be uncooperative, the days...

WARNING: BEFORE USING ANY MEDICATIONS YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH YOUR MEDICAL GP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO USE THEM. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DAILY DOSE OF EACH MEDICATION. THE FOLLOWING REGIMEN IS SUITABLE FOR ADULTS ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CHILDREN. A severe toothache can be debilitating. It can interrupt your sleep and prevent you from doing your day to day activities. In most cases severe toothaches are caused by...

During pregnancy there is a myriad of advice given to women regarding best practice to ensure healthy development and to reduce any risks to the foetus. Commonly, dental treatment is required during pregnancy and it is normal for the expecting mother to have concerns about any potential effects the anesthetic, materials or x-rays could have. In this blog I will address some of the common questions and concerns with regards to dental treatment...