Like all relationships, communication is the key to building and maintaining a healthy relationship with your dentist. When you and your dental team have a great rapport, you can work together to ensure your oral health is being properly maintained and that your pearly whites are receiving the attention they need so you can keep smiling for years to come.…
The process of filling cavities is a fairly simple and straightforward one that can be done right at your dentist’s office. Dental Fillings Balwyn- What to Expect You should expect to be at your dentist’s office for around an hour. This gives them enough time to take x-rays if needed, talk to you about the procedure and complete the dental…
We only get one set of adult teeth so it’s vital that we try to preserve each tooth we have and to ensure that we keep our natural teeth for as long as possible. If you do start to lose your natural teeth, it can affect the shape of your face, the quality of your speech, and your ability to…
While crooked teeth can make you feel self-conscious and impact how you interact with others, the condition can affect more than your emotional health. Misaligned or overlapping teeth can change the way you speak, smile, and move your mouth. While having crooked teeth isn’t a sign of poor health, leaving them unstraightened can affect the long-term well-being of your mouth…
At Tower Dental our dentists love treating children, from babies to teenagers. We believe that an excellent standard in Children’s dentistry involves spending time with your children to get them used to a dental environment and educate them on the importance of oral hygiene. We understand that visiting the dentist can be an anxious time for children so we have created an environment…
There have been many attempts to understand the link between gum disease and other systemic health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease. Comparing the bacteria that cause dental plaque with the bacteria involved in heart disease suggests a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, but researchers have been unable to establish a cause and effect relationship. According to the American Academy of…
Dentures are removable replacements for your missing teeth, designed to look and function like your own natural teeth and surrounding gum tissues. They are generally made from an ultramodern acrylic material which is high-strength and durable. Comfortable natural-looking dentures are a real benefit to those who no longer possess their natural teeth but for whom socializing and showing a confident…
There’s an old saying that “You’re never fully dressed without a smile”. True, a beautiful smile is a great accessory but for those who suffer from chipped teeth, crookedness or discoloration, it’s understandable why someone might not be so willing to bare their teeth. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to give your smile a boost, one of…
Recycle your toothbrushes and oral care waste Tower Dental has partnered with Colgate and TerraCycle to help reduce the amount of oral product waste disposed to landfill each year. “We are really excited to be a part of this great initiative,” said Practice Manager Karen Dillon. “Tower Dental is a public drop off point for oral care waste. “A collection…
Gaps left by missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile, and cause difficulty chewing. Plates and bridges may offer a solution for some, but they require additional care when cleaning and can be problematic if the fit is no longer exactly right. If this sounds familiar, then dental implants could offer just the solution, at a price that may…
