Wasn’t it Shakespeare that penned, “What’s in a name? That which we call a toothbrush by any other name would clean our teeth”? No? Well, if he had written that, William would have been both poetically off the mark and wrong in a very practical sense. Of course, he would have probably only had the choice of […]
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Ok, you broke your denture! You have a big business meeting the day after tomorrow. You have an audition for the lead in a play! What are you going to do?“Can my denture be fixed?”“Do I have to get a new denture?”“Will I have to get a second mortgage on my house?” You might need […]
Continue readingDaniel hadn’t been to the dentist in years due to a phobia and anxieties about the sights, sounds and smells of the dental office. Finally, he had a bad enough toothache to the point where he couldn’t put it off anymore. Fortunately, he was able to see a dentist who understood his problems. After successfully treating his […]
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We all know dental care is expensive in Australia. How do we figure out the best financial and “for real” oral care benefit options for us? The amount of information can be overwhelming without some additional help. Here are just a few of the many questions people wonder about when they start thinking about their […]
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You made the winning goal with a header! Well, actually, a “mouther,” and you chipped your tooth. Small price to pay, but what do you do now? There are lots of options depending on which tooth it is and how badly you’ve chipped it. We’ll concentrate on front teeth, but back teeth get chipped too!The […]
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You are brushing your teeth one morning and when you spit the toothpaste into the sink, it’s a bit pink! You might think, as many people do, that it’s no big deal. Everybody’s gums bleed a little right? The answer is, unfortunately, yes. However, the real problem is that bleeding gums are the first sign of […]
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You want to take care of your teeth the best way you can, right? You brush. You floss. Now let’s grab that bottle of green liquid and have a gargle. But there are hundreds of brands of mouthwash! Didn’t I hear some bad things about some mouth rinses? Maybe I should just skip the stuff altogether. […]
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Your significant other thinks there’s a beaver sleeping in your bed. What is that noise! You suddenly notice that your jaw muscles hurt. You broke a filling last week. What’s happening? Well, there’s a good chance you might be grinding your teeth. Your dentist calls it bruxism. If you are “gnashing” your teeth, it’s in your best interest […]
Continue reading“There was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently” (- William Shakespeare) So, now we know how Shakespeare was able to write his most depressing and dark plays. He had a throbbing tooth(ache)! However, what do we mortals do? This article will outline some information that will help you to not only understand your toothache, but also […]
Continue readingDid you know that your teeth are just as alive as the many organs inside your body? It’s true. It’s easy to think of them as static and unchanging, but each of our teeth has a live nerve at its root. This nerve is also known as the “pulp” of the tooth. These nerves control […]
Continue readingYou phone up to make an appointment for you regular check-up at the dentist. The receptionist regrets to inform you that your chosen dentist is no longer with the practice. Either they have retired, moved to a different clinic, or selfishly gone and kicked the bucket on you! The reality is that at some point you […]
Continue readingOver our lifetimes our bodies take a bit of wear and tear, not least of all our teeth! With this breakdown and subsequent loss of teeth, ‘gaps’ can start to emerge in the smile. There are numerous options for restoring these gaps, and a popular one remains the use of dentures. If you are wondering, ‘how […]
Continue readingBraces are almost much a rite of passage for many young people nowadays. Having your teeth straightened by braces is also becoming a popular treatment choice for adults, who missed the boat when they were in their teens. The outcomes are usually excellent, but an ongoing issue for patients is often an increased difficulty cleaning the […]
Continue readingDental crowns are a very common procedure at most surgeries, so common, in fact, that the dental staff sometimes forget that the patients might not know what they are talking about when they mention them in a treatment plan! So what is a dental crown? The answer is really rather simple…A Simple Definition Source Dental crowns […]
Continue readingIf you had a magic wand, what would you do to your teeth? Now there is a fairly good chance that the word ‘whiter’ cropped up in your answer. If so, then you are not alone. This survey demonstrated that most people deem pearly whites to be a ‘must have’ for a prospective partner. This article seeks […]
Continue readingDo you have an important event this weekend? Maybe it’s your college graduation day or even your wedding, and you know there will be a ton of photos taken to remember the day by. Or maybe you’ve just finally had enough and decided that you don’t want to wait any longer to get the smile […]
Continue readingDo you need a fake tooth or a set of fake teeth? Not sure how much it’s going to cost you? Fake teeth are specially designed teeth that are generally attached to the jawline through different procedures to mimic that of real teeth in everyday life. Unlike many other dental services, fake teeth tend to […]
Continue readingIf you’ve been thinking about purchasing an at-home tooth whitening kit in order to achieve a brighter and more dazzling smile, you’re probably wondering if it will be effective – but that’s not all that you should be thinking about. So, let’s answer the question that we all have in our heads, is teeth whitening safe? But, […]
Continue readingIf your dentist has recommended that you undergo a bone graft for future implants, you surely have a few questions and concerns. The procedure can sound incredibly invasive and downright scary when you first hear about it but once you become more informed, your concerns will be replaced with confidence. How is a bone graft done for […]
Continue readingThe main solution for teeth loss in the past were dentures, but this is no longer the case. Dentures have been replaced with a more efficient and permanent treatment – dental implants. Source Certain people still have to rely on dentures because they could not benefit from dental implants due to bone loss. However, these […]
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