Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. It is caused by a build up of plaque, which is a film of bacteria, around the necks of the teeth along the gum margin.
The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw, called the mandible, to the temporal bone at the side of the head. If you place your fingers just in front of your ears and open your mouth, you can feel the joint on each side of your head.
Teeth for many reasons die and become infected. The dead tissue is removed from the insides with fine instruments and theinside of the tooth; root canals are rinsed out with antiseptic wash.
Our aim is for your treatment to be completed as quickly as possible to a high standard. For this to succeed it is important that you follow these instructions.
