Dental Fractures
Posted in Medical Negligence on 1st May 2020
Dental fractures can easily happen to anyone without any major accident, and can range from minor to severe.
A minor fracture could involve chipping of the outer tooth layers called enamel and dentin. A severe fracture could involve vertical, diagonal, or horizontal fractures of the tooth and/or root.
Enamel and dentin are the two outer protective layers of the tooth. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface. The dentin is a yellow layer lying just beneath the enamel. Enamel and dentin both serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called...
Root Canal Treatment
Posted in Medical Negligence on 28th Apr 2020
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat an infection at the centre of a tooth.
Root canal treatment is not painful and can save a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed completely.
Why might I need root canal treatment?
If your tooth is damaged, bacteria can get inside it and cause an infection. The infection can then spread into the pulp inside the root canal.
If an infection is not treated, it can spread further and cause an abscess, which is a collection of pus. This can be painful, tender and can cause swelling around...
Dental Implants and Correct Aftercare
Posted in Medical Negligence on 20th Apr 2020
A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is placed into the jawbone. However, implant treatment is not for everyone and this something your dentist will need to assess.
Whether implant treatment is something for you will depend on the condition of the bone in your jaw.
Your dentist should arrange several special tests to find out the amount of bone present. If there is not enough, or if the bone isn't healthy enough, it may...
