Bruxism... tooth grinding
16th August 2022
Bruxism is the clinical term for the grinding of teeth and clenching of the jaw. It can occur when you are awake or asleep but the latter is the most common, affecting almost 80% of bruxers. You may not know that you grind your teeth while you are asleep. It may be a bed partner […]
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Cleaning between your teeth
3rd August 2022
Why do I need to clean between my teeth? Most of us know that brushing our teeth twice a day is important for good oral health but did you know that cleaning between our teeth is important too? Daily cleaning between our teeth seems to be a harder habit to get into than brushing and […]
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Should I replace a missing tooth...
3rd August 2022
There are several reasons why it is recommended that you replace your missing tooth once the extraction site has healed: For each missing tooth, you lose about 10% of your chewing ability and put more force on the remaining teeth. As soon as one is missing, the surrounding teeth start to drift into the empty […]
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Hygienists
3rd August 2022
Our Hygienists are a key part of the team and fulfil a very important role supporting the dentist in preventative dentistry helping patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. We offer a range of hygiene treatments which are designed to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy, prevent oral diseases and preserve your beautiful smile. […]
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Fluoride
3rd August 2022
Fluoride occurs naturally in various levels within all water sources and works along with daily dental hygiene and regular check ups to prevent cavities. Ideal levels of fluoride are one part fluoride per million parts of water. Exposure to fluoride makes the tooth structure stronger. Some patients will benefit from additional fluoride treatment designed to […]
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CBCT scanning at Sharrow Vale Dental Care
2nd July 2022
In addition to our digital radiographic equipment, we have made a significant investment in a Cone Beam CT scanner which provides us with high quality imaging in a three-dimensional format. This allows for concise and predictable treatment planning. It’s fast, simple and completely painless. The machine moves around your head in a circular motion taking […]
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