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Welcome to our blog by Camberwell dentists, Hartwell Dentistry, where we answer your questions and discuss dental topics ranging from teeth whitening and dental implants to dental sedation and children's dentistry
What are the symptoms of TMD?
Welcome back to Hartwell Dentistry’s discussion on jaw and bite disease. In this blog we will be outlining common signs and symptoms of TMD [Temporomanibular Dysfunction] What are common TMD signs and symptoms? Headache, facial and neck pain: Referred pain from muscle...
Diabetes and Oral Health
Diabetes can impact your oral health in ways we may not have even realised! What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the way the human body converts sugars from food into energy via the hormone insulin. There are several forms of diabetes; however,...
How your smile can affect heart & circulation
Did you know that the prevention of gum disease may also be good for your heart? New research suggests that if you suffer from gum disease (periodontal disease), this may be increasing your risk of heart disease or stroke. Research suggests that people with gum...
How preventing gum disease is good for you and your baby!
Pregnancy is an important period of time for both the mother’s and baby’s health. You’ll want to think about taking good care of yourself and getting your baby’s life off to a healthy start! For a long time we’ve known that risk factors such as smoking, alcohol and...
What are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a dental restoration that covers up or caps a tooth. It is cemented into place and cannot be taken out. What are Dental Crowns made of? Dental crowns are made of three types of materials: Porcelain - most like a natural tooth in color Gold Alloy -...
What is night time teeth grinding?
Night time teeth grinding is a sleep disorder also known as “sleep bruxism” that effects up to 8% of adults. It occurs much more frequently in children, but most will outgrow it by age twelve. Adults who grind their teeth at night may awake with headaches, sore jaw...