Dental fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably however there is a distinct difference between the two. Anxiety is part of the normal response to everyday events. However, it is harmful if anxiety occurs excessively over a long time. Anxiety always precedes the actual encounter. The actual encounter may be real or it may be imagined. Anxiety …
Dental floss holders are designed to make flossing easier, faster and sometimes more cost-effective. Although this is the general purpose of a dental floss holder, they do not always live up to their reputation so in this article we will discuss the differences between manual flossing and dental floss holders. We will also look at …
This patient presented with pain from UR3. He had not been for 2 years. The patient’s personal details and medical history was checked. A dental history was taken which revealed that the patient’s irregular attendance was due to a fear of treatment. Further open-ended questions by Dr Muzzafar Zaman revealed that the patient had a …
This is a photo of a patient’s mouth, one week after periodontal treatment had been carried out on the right-hand side. This patient had come in as a new patient the previous week and the dental history revealed she had had previous bad experience at the dentist so had not re- attended for almost three …
The Job of a Broken Repair Kit… The job of a broken tooth repair kit is to ensure that no further bacteria get into the cavity. Bacteria entering the cavity of a broken tooth cause decay and infection. In addition, when the cavity is filled, the hole will no longer be open and therefore food …
Dentures Provided by the NHS Dentures can be provided on the NHS as long as they are deemed clinically necessary to secure oral health. It is the dentist who decides whether they are deemed clinically necessary to secure oral health. Dentures come under the NHS Band three treatment which currently is £269.30. In addition, any …
Denture cleaning tablets are often considered in place of manual cleaning or as an adjunct. A denture cleaning tablets must be non-toxic, must not harm the gums, must not affect the colour or the strength of the denture and must be of low cost. A denture cleaning tablet will not be as good as manual …
Your interview as part of your application to gain entry into the UK dental school to study dentistry is absolutely crucial. Here are some tips for you to prepare for this. General Preparations General preparations include getting to the place of your interview in good time. Are you going to get there by train or …
The answer is yes because only a dentist can accurately diagnose conditions relating to your teeth and gums. A dentist is asked to undergo an intense five year university degree course and even after they have qualified, they must sign for something called CPD which stands for continuous professional development know as lifelong learning. This …
Because your crown keeps falling out on a regular basis, it is a huge nuisance so therefore for what other options are there? In the previous article, we have already spoken about having a new crown made or in the worst-case scenario your tooth needs to be taken out and the options available. However, let’s …