Dental FAQs
Patient Education
Although many people don’t put that much thought into their teeth on a day to day basis, our teeth are vital to our health and well-being. Our teeth are made of proteins and minerals—like collagen and calcium—and are one of the strongest, most durable parts of our bodies. And they’re tough for a reason! They […]
Dental FAQs
Patient Education
Peg teeth, sometimes referred to as “Dracula teeth”, are a type of dental disorder called microdontia. Simply put, microdontia is a condition in which one or more teeth appear smaller than normal. The most common teeth affected are the upper lateral incisors and third molars. In most cases, peg laterals occur on both sides and they […]
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Dental Treatments
It is commonly believed that losing teeth affects mostly elderly people, but younger generations lose their teeth as well. The causes range from poor dental hygiene to severe injuries: decay, root canal, gum infections, periodontal disease, tooth abscess, cracks and chips, poor nutrition – all of these can lead to a loss of one or […]
Dental Emergencies
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The list of dental conditions that can befall you is quite long. Yet, dental experts often single out tooth abscess as one of the most painful and dangerous ones. If you experience a horrible toothache all night long that does not go away, you might be having more than an ordinary decay on your hands. […]
Dental FAQs
Patient Education
For many people, visiting the dentist can trigger anxiety, fear, or even panic. If you feel uneasy at the thought of sitting in the dental chair, you are far from alone. Dental anxiety is common and, unfortunately, it often leads people to delay or avoid essential dental care. Over time, this can result in more […]
Children’s Dental Health
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Growing up, your children will lose their baby teeth. But just because they will lose them eventually, does not mean they shouldn’t take care of them. Until the adult teeth kick in, baby teeth are the only teeth your children will have besides molars.
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Lifestyle Tips
In today’s financial climate where the average Australian’s disposable income is dwindling and financial outgoings are on the rise it’s no surprise that cheaper options for both essential and cosmetic dental work are being sought. “Dental tourism” is now becoming increasingly common and for just a fraction of the cost of the dental treatment alone […]
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Dentures and Implants
When you think of children with braces the unfortunate visual image that often comes to mind belongs to that of an awkward teenager with a mouth full of metal. What you may not be aware of is that this stereotype is now as out-of-date and brace technology is now far more innovative than in the […]