Dental Blog

If your teeth are yellow, stained or have other discolouration, you can ask your dentist about teeth whitening treatments. These can be done at the dental clinic or using a take-home kit. If you choose to do your own teeth bleaching at home, it's essential that you follow your dentist's guidance. Us.....
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If your gums are swollen, red or bleeding, you might have gum disease. One of the most common oral health problems in Australia, gum disease (periodontal disease) can affect people of all ages. If you think you might have gum disease, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist to discuss t.....
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Many patients think that once the braces are off, their teeth will stay in their new positions forever; but this isn’t always right! “But what if I wear my retainers?” We hear this question a lot. Retainers will most definitely minimise relapse[1], but most people’s bodies don’t remain static for th.....
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Sleep apnoea (also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, or OSA) is a condition when your breathing is partly or completely obstructed during your sleep[1], which can leave someone feeling quite exhausted. Snoring is often a symptom of sleep apnoea. But did you know your dentist may often suspect that .....
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Invisalign is a new teeth straightening option for many dental patients when it comes to the correction of crooked teeth. For a start, Invisalign is virtually invisible, it’s a plastic, custom-made set of dental aligners, Invisalign was invented to offer patients an alternative to the traditional an.....
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Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is one of the common dental problems. Many people are likely to be unaware of their habit of teeth grinding, until their dentist informs them about tell-tale signs of it during their routine dental visits. Many of our patients have problems such as temporomandibular.....
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Whether you’re suffering from a broken tooth, a nasty infection or a painful toothache, dental emergencies can strike when you least expect it. Whatever the problem, you should never ignore oral symptoms—especially in the case of an infection that can quickly become a serious health risk. Here is wh.....
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If you have missing teeth, you may want to replace them in order to change the look of your smile. Dental implants* can be one way to do this, but the benefits aren’t limited to how your smile looks. Keep reading to find out how replacing missing teeth can offer additional benefits. What are dental .....
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While dental treatments abroad can be less expensive, they aren’t always better. Like most services, dental treatment can be performed at different levels of expertise, safety, and care. Materials used can also vary significantly in quality, especially when it comes to procedures like veneers, crown.....
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We often see young people damaging their teeth as a result of sport. Unfortunately, it’s nearly always those front teeth that get damaged. What parents don’t realise is that there is no protection from a piece of cheap plastic going over the top of the teeth. If you want to look after your children’.....
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