Sleep apnoea is a serious health condition that can have detrimental effects on the body, and one of the more dangerous consequences is potential dental problems. If not addressed effectively and in a timely manner, teeth problems such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss can arise. To prevent or treat these issues, it is …
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Cpap Machine for Sleep Apnoea
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines and equipment are commonly used as a non-invasive treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP machines use pressurized air to help keep the patient’s breathing regular during sleep. CPAP equipment consists of several components, including a hose, mask, headgear, tubing, and machine. The mask is designed to fit the patient’s face …
Dental Practices for Nervous Patients
Nervous patients need and deserve quality dental care just like everyone else – it’s just that it’s less likely that they will seek dental check-ups and treatments of their own accord. For this reason, dental practices need to be geared up to help these kinds of patients, with a welcoming and friendly environment, plus dental …
How to be a More Conscientious Dentist
Dentistry is a naturally caring profession where your job is to look after people and an important aspect of their health – their teeth, mouth, gums and general oral health. If you have been a dentist for a long time, you may find that you operate on auto pilot sometimes – this is something we …
Sedation at the Dentist for Nervous Patients
Most people don’t enjoy going to the dentist, but for some people, the phobia is a real problem and can stand in the way of seeking checkups and treatment. If you’re a very nervous patient, sedation could be the answer for you. This will involve either oral sedation ahead of your appointment or IV sedation …
Having Orthodontic Treatment at the Dentist
An orthodontist is a specialist type of dental professional, working on the alignment and positioning of teeth. They will be able to offer treatments like braces to help with the alignment of teeth, helping to improve the cosmetic appearance and also helping rectify issues such as an overbite. Becoming an orthodontist takes many years of …
Is Dentistry a Good Career Choice for you?
Dentistry is a very profitable, very rewarding career choice for many people. It needs to be right for you though, and you need to know if it will be a good personality match for you, and if it will deliver on your career aspirations. So how do you know if you want to become a …
Digital X-Rays – What are they?
Digital x-rays are often used in dentistry, allowing the dentist to find out all the information they need about a patient’s teeth and general oral health. They will show everything from nerves to inner tooth construction, which means treatments can be tailored and better planned to achieve better results. Digital x-rays are in many ways …
Financing your new Invisalign Treatment
Invisalign is a revolutionary treatment for correcting crooked or overcrowded teeth in a subtle and non-invasive way. Like with any revolutionary kind of treatment, you can expect to pay more for it because of the amount of work that will be required and the premium products that will be used on your teeth. All in …
What are Some Key Indicators of Good Health?
Good health is something that you can often feel rather than see. You will have a sense of wellbeing and enjoy a feeling of being healthy and happy in your own body. These are some of the things that can indicate good overall health: Healthy teeth. Good oral health is a good indicator of general …