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Podiatry Appointment Preparation Tips

Hello, I’m Joanne, and I work as a receptionist for a podiatry clinic. I’m the person you generally talk to first when you call to make an appointment or come for your first meeting with a podiatrist. In my experience, a lot of people take longer to get up and running with podiatry treatment because they don’t know how to prepare for their first consultation. There are things you can bring with you and things you should be prepared to talk about that can help your podiatrist make a diagnosis more quickly. I started this site to outline some of the dos and don’ts about preparing for your first visit – hope it helps speed up your diagnosis!

Early Warning Signs That You Need Root-Canal Treatment

Posted on January 5, 2017

You may have heard your dentist mention the term "root-canal treatment". These three words can strike terror into the heart of patients, but how do you know whether you're showing signs of needing root-canal treatment? Read on to find out more. What is root-canal treatment? Your teeth contain living tissue called pulp. If left untreated, tooth decay can extend into the pulp where an infection is triggered, eventually killing the pulp. [Read More]

Periodontal Disease—Could You Be at Risk?

Posted on January 5, 2017

A major cause of tooth decay and tooth loss is periodontal (gum) disease. But what causes gum disease? How do you know if you've got it, and how can your cosmetic dentist help to treat the problem? Read on for more information. What Causes Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in your mouth that can attack your gums, causing inflammation, damage to the bone, and eventually, the loss of your teeth. [Read More]

How An Emergency Dentist Can Help You On Your Wedding Day

Posted on January 3, 2017

If you are planning your big day, you will no doubt be thinking carefully about the dress or suit you are going to wear, the locations you wish to pose for photographs and the number of guests you wish to invite. However, you should also take a little bit of time to consider what action you will take if you suffer a dental emergency on your big day.  While this is highly unlikely, it does happen. [Read More]

Could You Benefit from "No Prep" Veneers?

Posted on January 3, 2017

Would you like to see an improvement in your smile and realise that you may have to have veneers in order to achieve this? Are you thinking about the procedure and wondering whether you want to proceed based on the traditional approach? While modern-day dentistry has taken great steps forward in providing outstanding results with little discomfort to the patient, there may also be another option, which is even less invasive. [Read More]