General Dentistry

General Dentistry

Do you snore? How do you know if you have sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a common sleeping disorder caused when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. This may be either a partial, or total, temporary cessation in the ability to breathe. An apnoea event is classified as an obstruction of the airway for ten seconds or longer. Sleep apnoea is a serious medical condition, and […]

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General Dentistry

Dental Radiographs (X-rays)

Dental radiographs are the images obtained for investigation of various intra-oral conditions. They are commonly referred to as “X-rays”. X-rays are actually the electromagnetic radiation that passes through the body to produce the shadow-like images of structures of the body. We use radiographs to detect signs of disease or injury within the body not apparent […]

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Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dental, General Dentistry, Oral Surgery

Dental Trauma – A Case Study

The issue of dental trauma embraces many diverse and varied situations, however the case that I’m about to discuss is quite personal and involved ongoing dental considerations over decades of my life. Approximately 22 years ago, my eldest son (about 8 years old at the time) came running into the house after a session learning […]

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