This case is a classic example of acid erosion combined with a grinding habit. Tooth surface loss such as this is almost always from more than one cause and on this occasion the individual was aware of grinding habit and had been suffering with heart burn for years. The doctor eventually prescribed something for the heart burn but if either the dentist or the doctor had taken a closer look at the … [Read more...]

Some days dentistry can be a real treat to be involved in. I know a lot of people will have a hard time believing that, but I get to work with an amazing team doing treatments that I love on people who really appreciate the time and the care we take. Whilst this is all going on I get to use some artistic skills to improve the way people smile and when I do this for some one we can change their … [Read more...]

As this case shows we can achieve so much without resorting to procedures involving drilling sound tooth tissue away. The front tooth was very discolored a traumatic injury and was originally planned for a full coverage crown. The problem here was that the underlying root was very damaged and the affect of crowning could be catastrophic to the tooth. By internally whitening we are able to leave … [Read more...]

This interesting case was referred to me  last year. I had been asked to treat the tooth with a root canal filling and a post and core so it could be cut down ready for a full coverage crown. This suggested treatment is often necessary for teeth that are very broken down and either painful or infected. On this occasion however I wanted to preserve as much sound tooth tissue as possible and did … [Read more...]