Pain is probably the number one cause of anxiety in most people when it comes to thinking about visiting a dentist. Unfortunately, some people avoid regular checkups, or even necessary treatment to correct a serious problem because they want to avoid pain.
Typical Problems | Temporomandibular Joint Pain | Headaches | Sleep Disorders | Pain Relief
Oral pain can be the result of problems in the root structures of your teeth, your gums, palate, or soft mouth tissues. Common causes for pain include deep cavities that have exposed nerves beneath your teeth or in your gums,impacted wisdom teeth and gum disease.
In other cases, pain can be caused by clinical problems involving the chewing (masticatory) muscles or temporomandibular joint (TMJ). These kinds of pains are called orofacial pain.
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Anaesthesia
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Some people take antibiotics before dental procedures for various reasons such as a weakened immune system (from disease or other condition) and would like to minimise infection risks; others simply do so out of fear, which in most cases, is unfounded.
ADHA Kids Stuff – for games
American Dental Association Animations for Dental Care
Mouth Power – animated introduction to oral care for kids
Colgate’s page for kids
The story of Nothing But the Tooth
Plaque Attack game
Brushing tips
What is tooth decay?
Caring for your teeth
Teeth fun and games
Dental Activity Book
ADA games and puzzles
Visit to a Dental Office
Air Abrasion
Ask most people about the number one thing they hate about visits to the dentist and they’ll answer, ‘the drill!’ Just the sound alone is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the bravest souls! Modern advances in anaesthesia make the drill a relatively painless experience, but for those who really can’t stand it, there is an alternative called air abrasion. Also called microabrasion, air abrasion works in a similar manner to the sandblasters used to clean graffiti off walls.
Researchers have found links between mouth infections and diseases in other parts of the body. In particular, a link has been found between gum disease and heart disease. In fact, research suggests that gum disease may be a more serious risk factor for heart disease than hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, gender and age.
Smoking has a terrible effect on all aspects of your health. The Australian Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease, working tirelessly to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco use. The ADA also encourages their dentists to help their patients break the cycle of addiction. The ADA has continually strengthened and updated its tobacco policies as new scientific information has become available.
So you’ve thought about it a lot and you’ve decide that you really want to pierce your tongue? Well, we dentists advise against this practice but if you absolutely must do it, you should do your homework. Regulations vary in each state, so use caution when deciding to go ahead with any kind of body piercing. The risk of blood-borne illnesses like HIV and Hepatitis B is ever-present. Particular risks associated with oral piercing are pain, swelling, infection, drooling, taste loss, scarring, chipped teeth and tooth loss. Make sure that you get your piercing done in a reputable establishment. Ask the person performing the piercing about post-piercing care, cleanliness, possible side-effects, and other concerns you may have.
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