KATOOMBA DENTALDental Tips
Caring for you and your smile
Tooth enamel is the hard, visible, outermost covering of your teeth. Enamel is translucent, giving teeth their sparkle, and depending on its thickness, it shows through the colour of the underlying dentine which varies from light yellow to a grey or blue-like white. It’s the hardest substance in the human body and contains a high percentage of minerals.
Even though enamel is a strong substance, once enamel erodes or gets damaged, it cannot be regenerated—so it’s important to protect it. Knowing how to protect and preserve your tooth enamel from erosion and decay begins with a basic understanding of what enamel is and the steps you can take on a daily basis to protect it.
Broken Tooth or
Lost Filling
If the tooth is very sharp and digging into your cheek, or tongue you may be able to very carefully smooth it off with an emery board.
Crowns (or Caps)/
Onlays/ Inlays
If you have had a crown or other ceramic restoration fall out you may be able to temporarily fix it back in yourself. If the crown fits back on snuggly then a temporary cement.
Swellings of the
Gum
If you have a swollen gum and think you have an abscess it may be possible to drain it yourself. This can really only be done if the swelling on the gum has come to a head.
Wisdom tooth
and Pain
If your teeth are sensitive to hot and cold and the sensitivity only lasts for a few seconds it could well be caused by receeding gums exposing the root surfaces of your teeth.
Toothache
Tips
Toothache can occur for many reasons — from a popcorn hull stuck in your gums to a broken tooth to a bacterial infection. Also, temporary gum irritation can cause some toothaches.
Sensitive
Teeth
If your teeth are sensitive to hot and cold and the sensitivity only lasts for a few seconds it could well be caused by receeding gums exposing the root surfaces of your teeth.
