What Is A Dental Bridge?
A smile is priceless. And if you have missing teeth, it can impact your self-esteem and make you too self-conscious to laugh and smile with friends. A dentist can provide you with the right solution to get you smiling again. What Is A Dental Bridge? It is a prosthetic device dentists use to bridge or […]
What Are Denture Relines & Why You Need One
You don’t think about it day-to-day, but your mouth and gums are constantly moving and changing – whether you’re moving your mouth or not! Bacteria from what you eat and drink leaves residue everywhere, despite your best efforts to make sure that your mouth is as clean as it can be. Over time, as your […]
Why Fluoride Is Important For Dental Health
Everyone wants a great smile, and whether you’ve been to the dentist a hundred times, or you’ve read the ingredients on your toothpaste every time you brush, you’ll find one thing in common – fluoride. Fluoride is considered to be so important for the health of our mouth, it’s even included in tap water throughout […]
What Are Digital Dentures?
Digital dentures are a marvel of the modern world. They are created from start-to-finish using digital technology. Unlike traditional dentures, digital dentures allow for more flexibility in design and have a better lifespan, they are created entirely digitally, meaning they can be modified more easily by your denture clinic, should there be any problems with […]
What To Expect During A Dental Check Up
Holding off visiting the dentist? Can’t remember the last time you sat back in the reclining chair for a check-up? It’s probably time to book. Nobody likes going to the dentist, but unfortunately, it is a necessity! People should take their dental health very seriously. Your body is a system and if one part of […]
Emergency Dental Care – When To See Your Dentist Urgently
A dental emergency can strike at any time, from a tooth-damaging injury at footy practice to an excruciating toothache in the middle of the night. But, it isn’t always clear what counts as a dental emergency and requires an emergency appointment. This knowledge can help you avoid tooth loss or permanent damage. What Is Classed […]
Can You Whiten Dentures?
Over time, dentures react to food and drinks just as natural teeth do – they stain. This is especially true for smokers, heavy coffee or tea drinks, and even those who love red wine. There are a wide variety of reasons people opt for dentures, whether it’s because they don’t have many natural teeth remaining […]
Knocked Your Tooth Out? Here’s What You Need To Know
Oral injuries are more common than you may realise. If you are one of the many Australians who experienced a knocked tooth you need to know how to respond. Your dentist may call it an avulsed tooth, but the result is the same. The good news is that just because your tooth has been knocked […]
Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrush – Which is Better For You?
Toothbrushes date back centuries, with the first bristled toothbrushes being used as far back as the Tang Dynasty in China (619 – 907 A.D). This toothbrush was made from hog’s hair. According to the historical record, the hogs were from Siberia, and because they lived in colder climates, their hair was much thicker and firmer […]
Don’t Stop Wearing Your Dentures! Here’s Why
Dentures offer billions of people the opportunity to have a lovely smile that they’re proud to show off. They’re a necessary and important part of oral health, particularly in the aging population, though people wear dentures for all sorts of reasons, at all ages. No matter what the state of your teeth, dentures can help […]
