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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.
How can I get my teeth looking white for when I go on holiday?
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 be white. This isn’t always the case as there are several reasons why your teeth …
Gum care matters
Q. Can gum disease can lead to other health problems? A. According to a number of research and studies, gum disease can be dangerous to more than just your teeth. Sticky bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth and bleeding, inflamed gums have been linked to a host of …
Are lip piercings a worry?
Q. Do piercings on my mouth affect my dental health and put me at risk of getting dental infections? A. According to the American Dental Association cheek, tongue or lip piercings can interfere with your chewing, swallowing or speech. Simply put, any procedure that contains the breaking of skin surface …
Dental Dilemmas – Locking Jaw
Q. My jaw keeps on locking up whenever I try to open and close it. Why is that? A. The feeling you get when your jaw becomes stuck whenever you try to open or close can be a mixture of pain and panic. Sometimes, people seem to assume the worst, …
Sore gums and teeth
Q. I keep getting regular headaches and pain in my jaw. Do my teeth need to be checked? A. Sometimes, when you have problems not just in your teeth, but in your gums, the muscles that operate the jaw or in the joint that connects the jaw are to blame. …