Dental Health

Who knows the difference between Endodontics, Paedodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics? Don't fret if you don’t. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma explores a range of key specialties, including the core differences and the important roles they play in our long term dental healthcare.

In her latest Q&A for HIF, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concern about the effects of using mouthwash while pregnant and explains the importance of using dental products which have been thoroughly tested and proven to work.

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma answers a readers' question regarding her daughter's deep grooves in her teeth and how this may impact on her need for fillings.

Crowns, bridges, veneers - do you know the difference? With so much dental jargon around it's easy to get confused as to how each of these dental treatments differ? In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the reasons why we need these treatment plans and explains the differences between each of them.

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma replies to a Facebook friends concern; " If you have stained teeth from the antibiotic tetracycline as a child will any teeth whitening process work now as an adult?

"Wisdom Teeth Extraction" - sounds scary doesn't it? But don't worry, it's a very common procedure. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma discusses the various issues that can arise and explains some reasons why preventative removal of wisdom teeth may be an option worth considering.

Dental implants can be a great alternative to partial dentures, and are currently considered the "gold standard" for replacing missing teeth. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma discuses the advantages and disadvantages of dental implants.

One of the newer innovations in dental treatment is the use of lasers. In this article, Dr Emma explains the use of laser in modern dental treatments and explains the reasons why (for now) the laser won't be completely replacing the dreaded drill.

Did you miss HIF's LIVE Facebook Chat with resident dental health expert, Dr Emma? Don't worry, the full transcript can be viewed here! We have lots more live Q&A sessions planned for the next few months, so watch this space for further information.

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma replies to a Facebook friends concern that her daughters 'crumbly' baby teeth and 'yellow' second teeth are interlinked?

"A lot of parents are surprised when I tell them it may be worth sending their 7 year old for an orthodontic consultation. They have a fixed idea that orthodontics means braces, and braces mean teenagers." In this article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the benefits of early intervention and treatment options...

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma answers a readers' question regarding their diet, and whether any particular foods could help to improve their dental health...