Ask the experts
Our dentists don’t just help patients of Synergy Dental with dental advice. They like to give free dental advice to the general public in their local vicinities by answering questions to some of the most common problems that they face. Our dentists give advice on how to protect enamel, root canal facts, whiter smile tips, how to treat bad breath, gum disease and many more dental conditions.
‘Geographic tongue’ nothing to worry about
Dr Richard Ho from Synergy Dental Clinics helps with advice on dental problems Q. I’ve noticed red and white patches on my tongue that are quite painful. What could it be? A. When the tongue starts to develop smooth, red patches with white lines next to them, this is called …
Unlocking the ages of wisdom
Q. My wisdom teeth haven’t come through yet, is there something wrong? A. Wisdom teeth erupting tends to differ from person to person. Some people don’t even get their wisdom teeth at all, so it isn’t anything to be too worried about. The technical terms dentists use for wisdom teethare‘thirdmolars’. …
Ways to to protect your enamel
Q. What is tooth enamel? Can it be restored if it gets damaged? A. Basically, tooth enamel is the natural outer covering of the crown of a tooth–which is the hardest natural substance in the human body. It is what you see when you see your smile or when someone …
Getting to the root of problem
Root canal treatment is a procedure used to treat tooth when bacteria infect the nerve and blood vessels inside a tooth–which is also known as the pulp. The pulp can become infected following decay in a tooth extending past the enamel and the dentine, into the pulp chamber in the …
Getting teeth holiday ready
Q. How can I get my teeth looking whiter when I go on holiday? A. Most people tend not to pay too much attention to the colour of their teeth because they assume that by brushing regularly and having a robust dental hygiene regime in place, their teeth will naturally …