Dr Supa: So we’re one week after the surgery with Rosie. Can you tell us about what procedure you have just had completed? Rosie: I had aesthetic crown lengthening and a gingivectomy. Dr Supa: Can you tell me why you wanted that procedure? Rosie: I had noticed...
Not all sugars are made equal. Can you believe that? And some are more harmful to your teeth than others. The important question is then, which types of sugar are the bad ones? The official answer is “Fermentable carbohydrates”. As we all know, we consume...
Remember that dental decay is a result of imbalance between tooth damage and repair. In the last post, I discussed a few tips on how to enhance the repair and protection side of the equation. Now we will focus on minimising the damage to your teeth by reducing the...
If you understand the tooth decay process as explained in the previous blog, then you’ll know that the damage can be reversed. Not all decay on your teeth need to be filled. How does this work? The logical thinking would be to remove the causes and enhance the natural...
“My partner had a lot of sweets but he has never got a hole in his life.” It seems unfair, isn’t it? Well, it’s either he’s not aware that he has holes in his teeth (See why here) or another explanation follows below. Read on… In the last post, I mentioned the cause...
