by Ejaz Ahmad | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many patients have large amalgam restorations, particularly in the back of the mouth. Many have been there for many years. Amalgam was the restorative material of choice for many years because it was cheap, easy to handle and very durable. The downside of amalgam...by Ejaz Ahmad | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
When a tooth is extracted from the jaw bone an extraction socket is formed. The body will naturally heal this in about 3 months. Initially a blood clot forms, then fibrous tissue and finally solid bone. Unfortunately, the walls of the socket often collapse inwards and...by Ejaz Ahmad | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The centre of all teeth contains a chamber that extends down the length of each root that houses the nerve and is filled with blood. This is called the pulp. If the tooth is injured by decay, trauma or cracked this can cause tooth ache as the nerve becomes involved....by Ejaz Ahmad | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
As with all dental treatment the first step is always a comprehensive new patient exam. This includes an oral examination, routine low dose x -rays and a gentle scale and clean. During this appointment any oral disease will be diagnosed and a treatment plan drawn up...by Ejaz Ahmad | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dental veneers are a form of restoration that is used to protect individual teeth and improve the shape, size, position and general appearance of teeth. They are extremely thin covers that are bonded onto teeth, typically on upper and lower anterior teeth but...
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