Over time, dentures can become unstable due to loss of bone. To achieve the most stable solution for multiple missing teeth, implants are ideal. Implant supported dentures involve the placement of normally between 2-6 dental implants in the jaw. This can be beneficial in a range of scenarios, but especially if standard dentures no longer…
Veneers are a fantastic cosmetic dental treatment that can help to transform your smile. They are custom-made surfaces that are attached to your existing teeth to achieve the tooth appearance you are looking for. There are two main types of veneers – composite bonding and porcelain. Whilst both of these can achieve excellent results, there…
If a tooth is causing significant pain, sometimes it is easy to assume that the best or only solution is to extract the tooth. Whilst in some cases this may be true, it is really important for patients to be aware that there are complications and degenerative issues that can be caused by missing teeth.…
For patients with a missing tooth, implants and bridges are two of the options you may be considering. This article might be helpful in your decision making process, as it weighs up some of the pros and cons of each option for you to consider. A dental implant is a replacement for a missing tooth,…
At Floss Family Dental, we are determined to provide a level of dental care that is unmatched. When it comes to fillings, this means taking extra care to ensure your fillings last as long as possible. Here’s how: Good moisture control Fillings are very sensitive to moisture. When we are placing a filling, we…
At Floss Family Dental, we recommend 6 monthly dental check-ups for most of our patients. When you visit us for your check-up, we are checking for the usual signs of dental decay or gum disease, and also for any signs of oral cancer. We take an incredibly thorough approach, and identify any areas of abnormal…
This month has been a really exciting one at Floss Family Dental, with new state-of-the-art technology now installed at both practices allowing us to offer SAME DAY CROWNS! The exceptional and exciting new equipment – in-house scanning and milling technology – is what makes it possible to produce crowns on the same day. The technology…
Everyone wants a big white, happy smile, but your daily habits could be staining your teeth without you even realising! Have you ever sat down to think about potential causes of teeth discolouration? The first step to preventing dulling of your pearly whites is knowing what causes teeth discolouration. Here are some of the common…
Most of us don’t like doing it – in fact, only around a quarter of us practice it daily. And that number depends on who’s telling the truth to their dentist! We’re talking about flossing your teeth: the simple dental ritual that only takes a couple of minutes and offers multiple benefits to your…