By Dr. Bertrand R. Stuart, DDS MODERN dentistry provides many challenges for the dental practitioner. Some of these involve the acquisition of technical …

  There are many good reasons to avoid fillings and to prevent gum disease at all cost. Over the past twenty years, a number …

  ONCE damage had been allowed to occur to teeth, their repair or replacement treatments require artificial materials to be used. Not only are …

Dorothy (not her real name) was referred to me by her physiotherapist. She had constant pain on the right side of her head which …

We tend to think of teeth as being solid, but they are not. The enamel, although quite hard and durable, has tiny tubules running …

Oral cancer is any cancerous growth occurring in the oral cavity, lips or oropharynx. In the early stages of oral cancer’s development, it often …

Once a person has made the decision to consult a dentist, there is still the issue of access. Primary dental care – the formal …

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that prevents tooth decay when ingested systemically or applied topically. Researchers believe that there are several mechanisms by …

I frequently have patients who ask me how often they should visit the dentist. The answer to that question can differ depending on the …

‘How is your bite?’ IF your teeth are poorly aligned and you think this is not a big deal you are mistaken. We know …