Dental Stains

Dental Stains

Dental stains is a very common issue that happens to everyone. There have been many home remedies tried over the millennium; previously Egyptians had used ground pumice and vinegar. Which they were on to something in a way. The pumice would be advantageous to remove...
Dental Special Tests & Investigations Blog

Dental Special Tests & Investigations Blog

There are many dental special tests that the team at Skygate Dental are able to go through to evaluate your medical and dental health. The general principle with any dental investigation or special tests is to firstly go through a thorough history and discussion. This...
Dental Orthodontics Retainers (Fixed & Removable)

Dental Orthodontics Retainers (Fixed & Removable)

Generally when the course of braces is finished some form of retention is necessary to help maintain an optimal result. If for example you did nothing and just left the teeth it would be very unlikely that they will revert back to their original position straight...
Skygate Dental’s Guide to Flossing Your Teeth

Skygate Dental’s Guide to Flossing Your Teeth

Flossing at least once a day is important to maintain optimal oral health. Many people find it difficult to floss and thus will forgo the experience. Skygate Dental has compiled a few tips and step by step guide to flossing your teeth to help achieve ideal oral...
Comprehensive Guide to Flying & Dental Conditions

Comprehensive Guide to Flying & Dental Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Flying & Dental Conditions December 2017 By: Skygate Dental There are several issues flyers may come across with regard to their teeth. A toothache from flying is known as Barodontalgia (click here to read more about how air...
What is Tooth Enamel?

What is Tooth Enamel?

The basic structural unit of enamel is the enamel prism/rod. The prism usually consist of several million hydroxyapatite crystallites packed into a long thin rod 4-6 um in diameter and up to 2.5 mm in length. The typical distance between x-striations is about 4-5 um;...