The most common cause of toothache is an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and the tooth. It’s most commonly caused by severe tooth decay, but can sometimes be caused by trauma to the tooth, or gum disease. When you are experiencing a toothache, the length of time the ache lasts and the type of pain you are experience can help the dentist diagnose the problem. Sharp pain, especially when chewing, can suggest a

We are open to take care of your dental emergencies during the Christmas and New Year period. Our practice will only close for weekends and public holidays. We allow time in our schedule for emergencies during this period, so if you are in need of an urgent appointment please call early in the day to ensure you can be seen. We may close early at times during this period depending on our schedule. If an accident occurs, call our practice immediately. The sooner you are seen by

Many people don’t realise that there are a lot of reasons why your tooth may be causing pain. Dental pain should not be ignored. Quite often the treatment required is less invasive if the problem is detected and treated early. The most common reasons for tooth pain include: Dental Caries (cavity) How it happens: Bacteria in your mouth feed on food particles which produce acid that, with time, eat through the enamel layer of your tooth, exposing the sensitive dentine below. Sy

Have you recently had pain from the back of your mouth? When you are opening and closing your jaw? Biting on food? During the day or night? Noticed a bad taste in your mouth? These symptoms could be caused by your wisdom teeth. Most people notice their wisdom teeth start to erupt between the age of 16 and 25, but this can vary from person to person. Some people do not have enough space for their wisdom teeth to come through properly. Wisdom teeth can grow straight (vertically