What can you eat with a broken jaw?

You will need to eat a soft diet for around six weeks after jaw surgery. If you have a broken or fractured jaw, you will know that it can be...


How to manage obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea can have a serious impact on one’s general health. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition that occurs when the airway is restricted in some way. As a...


Can dental implants fail?

Dental implant failure is rare, but it can happen. Dental implants are, usually, very successful procedures that bring a long-term boost to oral health. However, in a small number (about 5%)...


What is genioplasty?

Genioplasty, or chin augmentation, is performed to reposition and recontour the chin. Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty, is a kind of surgery that is performed on the chin. The...


What is an oral medicine specialist?

Oral medicine is a speciality of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect the maxillofacial region. If you are suffering from a condition that affects...


How does a bone graft work?

Dental bone grafts are performed in order to increase the amount of bone in the jaw or to improve support for an implant.   If you need a dental implant,...


What are impacted wisdom teeth?

Impacted wisdom teeth occur when the back molars are stuck beneath the gum or don’t have space to erupt through the gum. If you have noticed pain and swelling of...


What to expect with dental implants?

A Complete Guide to Dental Implants A dental implant is a small titanium screw which acts as a natural tooth root and is used to replace a missing or damaged...


Can you eat with dental implants?

Dental implants restore oral function, including biting and chewing ability.   If you are missing teeth, you might be wondering what your options are when it comes to restoring oral...


What to eat after wisdom teeth removal

It’s best to stick to soft foods following oral surgery. It is completely normal to experience some discomfort, swelling and tenderness following wisdom teeth removal. Even if you do feel...