Wisdom teeth are just after all teeth, so can grow and erupt normally into your mouth without causing any discomfort or soreness. Issues arise when there is not enough space in your jaw or the tooth is stuck in the wrong...
General Dentistry
What Causes Bad Breath (Halitosis) and How To Get Rid of It?
What causes bad breath? Halitosis or chronic bad breath can have a big impact on your life. Among other things, it can make conversation unpleasant, make food taste differently, and even result in difficulties with dating. Halitosis is the medical term for chronic...
What Does Saliva Do?
What Does Saliva Do? Common question we get as dentists at our clinic for sure! Keeping hydrated on a hot summer’s day can be a challenge with temperatures rising further and further. However, it is very important to keep your water intake levels high to also keep...
What Causes Chalky Teeth aka Hypomineralisation?
What Causes Chalky Teeth aka Hypomineralisation? What Causes Chalky Teeth aka Hypomineralisation is a developmental condition that affects teeth as they are forming during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first four years of life. Enamel on these teeth has...
Smoking and Dental Health – How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?
Find out more in detail about smoking and dental health here with us at Plainland Dental. Smoking.....we have all heard about the terrible effects it has on our lungs. However, smoking also has many negative effects in the mouth. It is also one of the leading causes...
What is Gum Disease (Periodontitis) and How Can It Be Treated?
How important really are my gums? Everyone knows that a house or building needs a strong foundation to support it; a well-built house can still have a weak foundation which could compromise the integrity of the entire structure. Your gums form the foundation for your...
How Often Should I Floss My Teeth A Day?
Brushing our teeth twice a day…..surely it is enough to keep the teeth clean right? How often should I floss my teeth a day? Is flossing as important as brushing your teeth? This is certainly a good question and is asked frequently. Tooth brushing is very important....
Can You See a Dentist While Pregnant
Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women which is why pregnancy dental care is a very important topic. It is important that you tell your dentist you are pregnant as it can affect the type of care necessary for you. Routine check ups, scale and cleans and...
