To our lovely community of patients, Thought this would be a good time to update you on the recent developments surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are still open and seeing patients and will continue to follow direction from the relevant Health Authorities. Please be advised, we are continuing to adhere to the strictest infection control measures […]
READ MORETeeth and Pregnancy: Worried about your teeth?
Teeth and Pregnancy Nearly all of us have heard about how the teeth suffered after a pregnancy, so what does this mean? Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! It is a tricky time since you have so many things to be mindful of. On a teeth & oral health level, rest assured most things will be […]
READ MOREDental Implant: Possibly the best way to replace a missing tooth!
Heard about a Dental implant but not sure what it is? To put it simply – dental implants are special titanium cylinders that are placed in your jaw which allow us to replace missing teeth. Dental Implants are specially manufactured root replacements for a tooth/teeth. They are usually made of titanium, which is an excellent […]
READ MOREGum disease? What is it?
What is Gum Disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease/periodontitis is a chronic infection of the gums and bone around the tooth. This results in bone loss around the tooth root. Signs of gum disease (not a definitive list): Loose teeth Sensitive teeth Gum recession Teeth appearing ‘longer’ Bleeding around gums Teeth moving […]
READ MOREWhat toothpaste should I be using?
People always ask us, what toothpaste should I be using? Is it important to use a particular brand? So we thought we would review the most common types of toothpaste. Normal fluoridated toothpaste This is what you should be using if you are 6 years of age or over Ensure the toothpaste has Fluoride! Most […]
READ MOREWhat are Veneers?
So everyone has heard about veneers! I get so many people coming in and asking me about veneers and most people don’t really understand what they are! What are veneers? Veneers are facings/covers that are bonded onto the tooth to change the shape/colour/alignment of teeth. Generally all 6 front teeth are done at the […]
READ MOREAmalgam fillings- are they bad for me?
Most adults would have at least 1 amalgam filling in their lifetime. It isn’t as common nowadays so young kids are unlikely to have any in their mouth. We don’t tend to do many amalgam fillings mainly due to the fact that most people don’t like the look of it, which is fair enough! […]
READ MOREWhat are Fissure Sealants?
What are fissure sealants? So you’ve taken your child to the dentist and the dentist has recommended fissure sealants. What are sealants and why do they need them? Dental fissure sealants are a protective layer applied to the fissures in your teeth to prevent tooth decay. Why Fissure sealants? All teeth come in varying shapes […]
READ MORESensitive Teeth? What is it?
The root cause of sensitive teeth is when there is enamel wear which then exposes the inside layer of the tooth called ‘dentine’. The enamel is like a shield and the ‘dentine’ makes up the majority of the tooth on the inside. Dentine can feel cold sensitivity quite sharply. TOP 5 reasons where your teeth […]
READ MOREWisdom Teeth in Keysborough – the most hated teeth in the mouth?
If there was a tooth popularity test, the wisdom teeth would come last. Sadly for them they have received a very bad reputation over the years. They push and shove their way into the mouth sometimes and that could be why! Here’s a quick read about removing your Wisdom Teeth in Keysborough. Wisdom teeth are […]
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