Dental Blog

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 vene.....
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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.....
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Cosmetic dentistry is really designed around patient goals, so having a good idea of what you would like to achieve is an important first step. Think about what changes you would like to make—do they involve correcting crowding, filling in spaces; do you want to change the colour of your t.....
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Cosmetic dentistry without veneers is akin to a bird without wings. For years veneers have been the mainstay not only of cosmetic dentistry, but also of general restorative dentistry. They give people beautiful smile and at the same time restoring the structure of moderately broken down te.....
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If you have a missing tooth - or are soon to have one thanks to a planned extraction - it's important to consider getting a replacement, whether that is an implant, denture or bridge. When a tooth is missing, it's not uncommon for the teeth either side of the gap to concave inwards or over.....
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If your brackets or wires have broken due to a trauma you may need to visit your dentist for an appointment immediately. They will assess the situation and tell you if you need treatment or if the problem can wait for your next appointment. If, however, you are unable to schedule an appoin.....
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Dental Implants - An overview Dental Implants can be a great solution for anyone missing their adult teeth as they offer a functional and usually long-lasting solution. Patients often choose dental implants because of their durability and the effective manner in which they blend in with ex.....
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TMJ PAIN, FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME by Dr John Utama - Dentist, BDS MBA Chronic pain is the bane of millions of people’s existence, it’s classified as a disease sharing similar signs and symptoms with other chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia (FM), irritable bowel syndr.....
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W hen the time comes for your child's first visit to the dentist, it can be a nerve-racking experience forboth young and old. However, with a little preparation and understanding, it doesn't need to be difficult. Keep these tips in mind when you take your child to the dentist for the first.....
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Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) Continues On 23 April 2016, the Australian Government announced its intention to close the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) from 1 July 2016. As the legislation was not passed by Parliament before the Government entered into caretaker arrangements.....
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