A dead tooth can turn grey and may not always hurt. A guide for Gordon patients on the signs of a dead nerve in a tooth and what can be done.
Dr Karen Lai (dentist)
Enamel Hypoplasia: Why Some Teeth Have Thin or Patchy Enamel
Enamel hypoplasia is thin or patchy enamel that forms during development. A guide for Gordon patients on causes, baby teeth and treatment.
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Signs, Damage and Night Guards
Teeth grinding explained: the signs, the damage it can cause, ways to manage it in your sleep and what night guards do. Book an assessment in Gordon.
Tooth Abscess: What It Looks Like, Symptoms and Treatment
A tooth abscess needs professional treatment and can spread if left untreated. A guide for Gordon patients on symptoms, stages, and when it’s urgent.
Tooth Decay: How It Is Treated at Each Stage
Tooth decay develops gradually, and the right tooth decay treatment depends on how far it has progressed. What works well for early decay isn't the same as what's needed once decay has reached the inner part of a tooth. This guide walks through the stages of tooth...
Toothache: What the Type of Pain Is Telling You
A toothache can feel different depending on what's causing it, and the way it feels can be a useful clue while you wait to be seen. A sharp pain when biting is a different problem from a dull ache that wakes you at night, and a dentist reading these signs together...
Dental Implants Cost: What Affects the Price
Dental implants cost more up front than removable options like dentures, and the figure itself can vary substantially between patients. A single implant and a full-arch case involving bone grafting are priced very differently, even though both fall under "dental...
Gum Recession Treatment Options Compared
Gum recession doesn't have one standard treatment — what's appropriate depends on the cause, how much recession has occurred, and what's driving it in your case. This compares the main non-surgical and surgical options, what each one addresses, and what's worth...
How Invisalign Straightens Teeth — and What to Expect
Invisalign has become one of the most common orthodontic options for adults and teenagers — but most patients start treatment knowing little more than that it involves clear trays. Understanding how it actually works, and what each stage of treatment involves, makes...
Mouth Ulcers: Causes, Treatment and When to See Your Dentist
Most people know the feeling — a small sore appears in the mouth, eating becomes uncomfortable, and for a week or two, anything acidic or spicy is off the menu. Mouth ulcers are extremely common, usually harmless, and resolve on their own. But for some people, they...