Frequently Asked Questions

Our Team of dentists will respond to all relevant enquiries by email. Below are a few popular questions we get asked. It may help to read these before submitting your question as it could save you some time. We strongly advise all users with dental problems to consult a dentist.

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Please help; I am a manic depressive and a very frightened person when at the dentist. I have had 2 white fillings in both lower canines on the gum line, the left small and the right a little bigger. I have slight biting pain in the right and so much sensitivity it’s tipping me over the edge. The left is a little better but not great, also my surrounding teeth effected just breathing is causing me distress. I have been back to the dentist 3 times and every time he says it will calm down and paints my teeth with orange paste. Please help me what’s wrong and what do I do thank you.

If you like big names you can call it dentine hypersensitivity. It can, as you know, be very painful. The orange paste may be a fluoride varnish which creates a dense surface layer of tooth that insulates you from cold etc. You can help the process by cleaning the tooth gently but thoroughly. Too hard will remove the dense surface that the dentist is trying to build up, too little will leave plaque that dissolves the surface, so it’s a balance. Also avoid acidic things like fruit / juice/ or fizzy drinks until the problem improves. If you do have something acidic avoid brushing for an hour after to give the tooth time to "harden up". Finally try leaving a thin smear of sensitive toothpaste on the teeth at night. Rob.

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