Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls of the throat come together during sleep, blocking off the upper airway & stopping breathing for a period of time. It generally lasts for a few seconds or up to one minute, until the brain registers the lack of breathing or drop in oxygen levels and sends a small…
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Teeth Grinding (bruxism)
Teeth grinding (known technically as bruxism) is involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth, which generally occurs in one’s sleep. It’s estimated that around 1 in 2 people experience bruxism, and around five percent are habitual and forceful tooth grinders.Most people don’t realise they are grinding their teeth when they are sleeping, so the…
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Did you know MC Dental can make custom crowns in as little as an hour? MC Dental has an on-site CEREC© system that allows a crown, inlay or onlay to be replaced in as little as an hour. That’s right –no more multiple visits to complete a replacement job. We make it so easy and…
read moreDental veneers
Unlike a dental crown that covers the entire tooth, a porcelain veneer is a thin covering of porcelain that is glued over the front (visible) part of the tooth. Veneers are commonly used in cosmetic dentistry to improve the aesthetics of teeth imperfections. Porcelain veneers can correct: uneven or crooked teeth tooth shapes that are…
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Teeth whitening is the most common cosmetic dentistry procedure today. There are two main methods of teeth whitening - in office whitening and take-home kits. The two methods can be combined to maximize the whitening effect. What causes discoloured or stained teeth? Both lifestyle factors and structural tooth faults can contribute to stained teeth, including:…
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Injection treatments are used in dentistry to improve “gummy smiles” and to treat muscle and jaw disorders. The scope of injection treatments has now broadened to include anti-wrinkle and lip enhancement treatments. Dr Weston Draper and Dr Jenifer Jiang are able to offer treatments that seek to improve the overall facial aesthetic and complete a…
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