Did you know root canal procedures are generally painless? People assume that root canal treatment will be painful because of all the pain the infected tooth causes BEFORE the treatment when the root canal procedure eliminates the pain of the infected tooth! What is a root canal? Inside a tooth is a hollow centre containing…
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, yet, sadly many people are unhappy with their smile. If you are embarrassed or ashamed of your smile or you simply want to brighten your pearly whites, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry. What is cosmetic dentistry? You have probably heard the…
Overall, crooked, misaligned teeth are very common in children and adults. Baby and permanent teeth can come in crooked for a variety of reasons: Baby teeth can be too small, or too large to fill the gum space allocated to them. Childhood behaviours such as thumb sucking, pacifier or bottle use, mouth breathing, or prolonged…
There are a range of different reasons why you might have an itchy tongue. You have heard people say, “I’m allergic to fruit” and you probably roll your eyes. It turns out; some people may be telling the truth. Oral Allergies When certain fruits, vegetables, or nuts come in contact with areas of your mouth,…
Sleep apnoea is a common condition that involves disturbed sleep as a result of breathing disruptions. Apnoea means the absence of breath. In the case of sleep apnoea an individual’s breathing can stop for anywhere between a few and 90 seconds, and they wake briefly. These episodes, which can happen many times a night, are…
Wishing you had a million dollar smile? Well you can! Many of us suffer dull and discoloured teeth. Ageing is the primary culprit, but dietary factors such as smoking, drinking dark drinks and medications also contribute. Fortunately for all of us there is a wide variety of teeth whitening solutions on the market. Why see…
To strengthen our muscles we exercise, we lift weights, we keep active. But how do we strengthen our teeth? Our team of experienced dentists at Tindale Dental Center in Penrith know that maintaining good oral health by brushing and flossing twice daily is a great place to start. What we eat also directly impacts the…
For some patients, the idea of going to the dentist can bring up feelings of anxiety and fear. Having highly sensitive teeth, an unpleasant dental experience in the past, nervousness around dental treatment sounds and/or the need to have complex dental treatments performed – can all be factors that deter patients from attending to their…
Getting ready for school or getting ready to go to bed can be a lengthy and frustrating process if your child is not a huge fan of brushing their teeth. But how can we encourage our kids to brush their teeth without the routine turning into a battleground? The Tindale Dental Centre team have learnt…
When brushing your teeth or biting into a crisp apple have you noticed your gums bleeding? There are a number of reasons why this might occur – it could be as simple as adjusting your brushing technique or from a new firm toothbrush, but it could also be a sign of gingivitis – a curable…
Are you kept awake at night by the sounds of your partner grinding their teeth? Or do you wake with an unexplained dull headache or sore jaw yourself? As it often occurs during sleep, many people are not even aware they grind their teeth. Stress and anxiety can certainly be the cause behind teeth grinding,…
So many of us make New Year’s resolutions, but most of us are likely to let it slide as the year becomes busy again. If you want to take better care when looking after your teeth and gums this year, these five resolutions can keep you diligent: 1. Schedule a Dental Appointment Has it been…