One of my patients’ chief complaints is bleeding gums. What is the cause, and why does it happen? Bleeding from the gums is caused by one of two possibilities: Brushing too hard (trauma) Gingivitis If you are using a hard toothbrush or brushing incorrectly, this can cause injury to your gums and make them bleed. …
Today I published an article for the wonderful North Shore Mums website about how to care for your infant’s first teeth. Click here to read the article. If you have any questions about kids’ dental health, feel free to reach out to me through the contact form on this website or call me directly through …
It’s a dreadful thought, but many of us have been there. Despite our best precautions, sometimes the unexpected just happens. Whether it’s that suspicious particle in your food you just chomped into and chipped your tooth, or your child has fallen over and knocked a tooth, or you’ve had an unfortunate sporting accident that has …
As the old adage goes, prevention is better than cure. What we have always emphasised is that no number of visits to the dentist will ever replace good oral hygiene habits. Dental health goes beyond just your teeth. Case in point – a build-up of plaque in the arteries is one of the known causes …
