Everyone, including young children, should visit the dentist at least once every six months. Permanent teeth are designed to last a lifetime. The risk of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss can be reduced with good oral hygiene, a low-sugar diet, use of a mouthguard when playing sport, and […]
Fissure sealants protect teeth from decay. Any tooth that has deep grooves or fissures can be treated, but the most commonly treated teeth are the molars and premolars. A sealant is a liquid solution that is painted on to the biting surface of a cleaned tooth, and which sets as a […]
Root canal treatment is a procedure that replaces a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a filling. The ‘pulp’ is a sensitive tissue that provides oxygen, nutrients and feeling to the tooth. It is housed in the hollow centre of a tooth (pulp chamber), along with blood vessels and nerves. Once […]
We aim to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. However, extensively damaged or badly decayed teeth may need to be removed (extracted). We may also recommend extraction to deal with wisdom teeth that are causing problems. Wisdom teeth can contribute to various dental problems, including overcrowding of the […]
From the Australian Dental Association: The increasing prevalence of tooth decay and gum disease among Australian adults are disturbing new trends in the nation’s oral health. Australians adults* are keeping their teeth for longer – but one in three of us is walking around with untreated tooth decay, while one […]
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What you eat and drink can play a large role in how healthy your teeth and gums are, especially when it comes to whether you eventually develop tooth decay, which is a disease related to diet that is caused by the sugars in the food and drink being taken up […]
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1. Improves your oral health Straightening misaligned teeth with braces helps keep teeth and gums healthy. Straighter teeth means teeth that are easier to brush, floss and clean. This helps with the maintenance of excellent oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is extremely important to maintain as without it cavities and gum […]
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