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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

11/09/2019

Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, sleep apnoea, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) In deep sleep, the muscles of the throat relax. This does not normally cause any problems with breathing. However, in OSA the muscles at the back of the throat become so relaxed during sleep that part of the airway is closed off. Breathing effort increases to maintain airflow through a constricted airway.…

Why do I need regular oral hygiene visits at the dentist?

12/06/2019

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bleeding gums, Caries, dental plaque, Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, Oral hygiene, Scale and clean, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

As a result of poor brushing technique and lack of oral hygiene, plaque and tartar build up on the surfaces of teeth. Plaque is a mass of bacteria mixed with partially broken down food that sticks to the surface of teeth. Tartar is hardened plaque, which is built up over an extended period of time.…

Wisdom teeth

06/06/2019

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Dentist, Oral health, Stafford dental centre, Timaru, Wisdom tooth

As we grow through young adulthood, so too do our wisdom teeth. While most develop uneventfully, occasionally they can cause grief. Our dentists can regularly monitor their progress until the age at which most problems occur, has passed. Regular monitoring also allows treatment before complications arise. These include pain, infection, possible crowding of the…

What is tooth decay and what causes it?

14/05/2019

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Caries, Dentist, Healthy smile, Oral health, Stafford dental centre, Timaru

Tooth decay (caries) is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria sticking to your teeth in plaque break down sugars and other carbohydrates that we eat, and produce acids. These acids dissolve the enamel and dentine…

How pregnancy affects your oral environment

07/03/2019

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When you’re pregnant your body goes through a lot of changes and so does your mouth. Because of this, it is important you stay on top of your oral hygiene and if you are planning on getting pregnant, to come in early for a dental examination. This way any problems you may have with your…

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)

Why do I need regular oral hygiene visits at the dentist?

Wisdom teeth

What is tooth decay and what causes it?

How pregnancy affects your oral environment

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