Dr Manish Shah - B.D.S. Hons. (Syd.) M.B.B.S. (Syd.)
Dr. Manish Shah is dually qualified in Dentistry and Medicine. He received his dental degree at Sydney University in 1998 and completed his medical degree in 2006 also at Sydney University. He currently practices Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry in Sydney and has special interests in head and neck pain, implant dentistry and orthodontics.
Nutrition and Decay The most important thing in controlling dental decay is that we break the chain of events that causes cavities. PLAQUE (bacteria) + SUGAR = ACID + TOOTH ENAMEL = DECAY Bacteria in the plaque use sugar to produce acids which attack....
When do we get them? What are they for? Wisdom teeth generally erupt between the ages of 16 and 20. They start forming around the age of 10. Due to the modern environment where we eat more refined foods, we suffer from allergies resulting breat....
Habits such as incorrect swallowing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, mouth breathing can cause poor development of the jaws and therefore poor facial appearance and crooked teeth. If a child’s teeth and jaws are not developing correctly, fac....
Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that cause not only tooth decay but also eventual gum disease and tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, in....
Bruxism is when a child clenches or grinds their teeth, which commonly happens at night. Many children who clench also grind their teeth. Grinding is when you slide your teeth over each other, generally in a sideways, back-and-forth movement. This ac....
Bed Wetting Studies show that “nocturnal enuresis” – bedwetting – is common in children with obstructive sleep apnea. The symptoms of sleep apnea vary between children. Almost all of these children have significant snoring. As they sleep, you....
Sleep Disorders are slowly being recognized as major factors in human illness and premature death. Sleep Disorders are any condition that prohibits or affects sleep and may be MEDICAL or PSYCHOLOGICAL The signs and symptoms in children include Bedw....
Decay is the destruction of tooth structure by acid. The acid generally forms when plaque (collection of bacteria on the teeth) combines with sugars of the food we eat. It is a common misconception that the more sugary foods we eat the more chances....
Oral health is important for a child’s growth, development, general health and self-esteem. Visits to a dentist by children as young as 2 years of age is important in order to detect any problems in growth and oral health as soon as possible. Early....
What do I do if my child’s tooth is knocked out? Management of children’s teeth that have been knocked out depends on whether they are the primary teeth (first teeth or baby teeth) or secondary teeth (permanent teeth) Baby teeth: These teeth shou....