Category Archives: FAQ

How are dental instruments sterilised?

Most times dental instruments are single use only however some stainless steel tools are reprocessed and sterilised according to Health Department Guidelines:
1. firstly cleaned by ultrasonic bath to dislodge any materials adhered to the surfaces.
2. dried and wrapped as an item.
3. wraped item is autoclaved to kill ALL bacteria and virus.
4. Barcodes are generated to tag each item for tracking and tracing.
5. Stored.

Why do I have bad breath?

There are several reasons for bad breath (halitosis). These include: Poor oral hygiene, food traps, tooth decay, gum inflammation, gastric disturbances and oral fungal infection. It is important that the dentist finds out the real cause of bad breath and prevent it from reoccurring.

How to stop toothaches and gum swelling?

Toothaches are  usually caused by the tooth nerves, such as in the incidence of infection, when stimulated by irritants, cracked tooth, and pus pressure building up.

Gum swelling occurs when the gums are infected by bacteria. These incidences are associated with food trap, bacterial/viral infection or long-term gum disease.

To stop acute tooth pain we need immediate pressure relief by drainage, antibiotic therapy and/or  extraction of the tooth. Analgesics are also used for symptomatic pain relief.

What can I expect on my initial visit?

Welcome to Sprout Dental!

On your first visit, fill in a simple questionnaire about your health history. The doctor will spend time to talking to you about your teeth and your needs. Often X rays will be needed to look for any hidden problems or irregularities. For complex cases, a plan is usually printed and given to you for reference. Upon your agreement of the plan and fees, we will make another appointment for treatment.
For emergency situations you will receive treatment immediately.