Smile Haven Dental Clinic

06/01/2026

Choosing braces to treat spacing (diastema) is often recommended because it addresses both the aesthetic appearance and the functional health of your mouth.

06/01/2026

Root canal treatment & Zirconia Crown

Why Choose Zirconia?
💠For patients needing strong restoration for back molars.
💠For those with metal allergies.
💠For a durable, aesthetic option that looks natural and lasts long.

A dental crown is typically recommended after a root canal to preserve the tooth's long-term health and functionality

16/12/2025

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

21/11/2025

Impacted wisdom teeth are often removed to prevent current or future oral health problems, which can range from pain and infection to damage to adjacent teeth and jawbone.

✅Pain and Discomfort: Impacted teeth often push against the jawbone, nerves, or surrounding teeth, causing chronic pain, pressure, headaches, and earaches.

✅Infection and Gum Disease (Pericoronitis): Partially erupted wisdom teeth create a flap of gum tissue that easily traps food particles and bacteria, leading to painful and recurring infections (pericoronitis) and gum disease.

✅Damage to Adjacent Teeth: The pressure from an impacted wisdom tooth can damage the healthy neighboring second molars, causing decay, bone loss, or structural issues that may require extensive treatment to save the tooth.
✅Tooth Decay (Cavities): Due to their location at the very back of the mouth, impacted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean effectively, making them and the adjacent teeth highly susceptible to cavities.

✅Cysts and Tumors: A fluid-filled sac called a cyst can form around an impacted tooth within the jawbone. As these cysts grow, they can damage the surrounding jawbone and nerves. In rare cases, benign tumors can develop, requiring more complex surgical procedures.

✅Crowding and Orthodontic Issues: The force of wisdom teeth trying to erupt can cause other teeth to shift, leading to overcrowding or misalignment, which can negate previous orthodontic work (like braces).

✅Difficulty with Jaw Function: Inflammation and pain can cause stiffness in the jaw muscles, making it difficult to open your mouth fully or chew properly.

Even if an impacted wisdom tooth isn't currently causing symptoms, many dental professionals recommend removing it as a preventative measure because the risk of developing these complications increases with age, and surgery is typically easier with better outcomes for younger adults.

05/11/2025