How can we help you?
At Centre Street Dental, we welcome any questions and are here to help our patients make educated and informed decisions regarding their dental health and smiles.
We have answered some of our most common questions that patients ask.
If your question is not on this list, please let us know.
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If your teeth are looking worn or shorter than they used to, it is highly likely that you are grinding (bruxing) your teeth. It is NOT because you are getting older. People grind their teeth as a response to stress and this grinding can occur during the day or night. The biggest issue with grinding teeth is that it is something that is done subconsciously. We are just not aware that it is happening. Grinding your teeth can have some serious consequences to your ability to bite, chew and smile and can also lead to jaw joint problems or TMJ Dysfunction.
At Centre Street Dental in Casino, Dr Greg have vast experience in recognising and treating the effects of bruxing. It is important to remember that, as dentists, we cannot stop your grinding. Grinding and clenching your teeth are psychological responses to stress. The treatment that can be provided is there to prevent further damage to the teeth and the jaw joint.
If you think that your teeth are getting shorter, we invite you to call us at Centre Street Dental for a consultation.
A cancer diagnosis is a very challenging episode in anyone’s life and confronting the whole treatment process can be daunting. Thinking about how your diagnosis can affect your mouth can be a little way down the list of priorities and that is very understandable.
However, maintaining regular appointments with your dentist both during and after your initial treatment is really important and this regardless of the type of cancer that you have been diagnosed with. All cancer treatment can have significant impacts on a person’s mouth.
This is because most cancer treatment has a ‘drying’ effect on the mouth. What does this mean? Well, these treatments can lead to a reduction in the amount of saliva that is produced in the mouth. Saliva is THE most important thing for tooth and gum health. Less saliva means that your mouth has less ability to stay healthy regardless of how well your brushing and flossing routine is at home.
At Centre Street Dental, we recommend that if you have had a cancer diagnosis, it is important to make your dentist part of your overall ‘cancer treatment’ team. We invite you to call us for an appointment should you require any further information.