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Sensitive teeth (dentinal hypersensitivity) can occur when gums pull away from your teeth at the gumline exposing the dentin layer of your tooth. Dentin is the softer tooth layer that lies beneath the hard enamel surface. Below the gumline dentin is not protected by the enamel that covers the part of the tooth you can […]

Bruxism: Signs And Symptoms Overview What is Bruxism? If you find yourself waking up with sore jaw muscles or a headache, you may be suffering from bruxism — the grinding and clenching of teeth. Bruxism can cause teeth to become painful or loose, and sometimes parts of the teeth are literally ground away. Eventually, bruxism […]

At Ham Dental, we continue to strive in providing the very best oral care for our lovely patients. We are excited to announce that we have invested in a brilliant airflow system, to treat gum disease, in an  incredibly gentle, but effective manner. Below is some more information of the NSK Varios Combi Pro system […]

Adults with periodontitis, a serious gum disease, may be twice as likely to have higher blood pressure compared to those with healthy gums, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Periodontitis is a severe infection of the gum tissues that can lead to chronic inflammation and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, leading […]

  Lung-based diseases – lung cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis – usually come to mind when thinking about the health consequences of smoking. But because cigarette smoking can affect nearly every organ in your body, it’s not surprising that your oral health can take a hit too. Here’s what you need to know about smoking and oral health […]