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Periodontal Disease is a quiet disease that begins with little or no symptoms.  It is caused by bacteria that surrounds the teeth and enters the gums.  The immediate condition is known as ‘gingivitis’.  The gums become irritated, inflamed and often bleed.  If not properly treated, the condition worsens.  Noticeable symptoms now appear.  They include: • […]

If your jaws don’t meet correctly or your teeth just don’t seem to “fit” your jaws, you may have a bite problem that makes eating difficult. Your face may appear “out of balance” and you may not be happy with the way you look. The bones of your face and jaw may have grown that […]

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dental practice that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, jaws, face and related structures. This includes the removal of impacted and decayed teeth, placement of dental implants, biopsy and removal of cysts and tumours of the mouth and […]