Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be easily prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating properly, and regular dental check-ups are essential steps in preventing dental problems. These 7 common dental problems are easy to identify. But are they easy to treat and solve? Find out how to deal with cavities,…
The startling answer is YES, if left untreated, bacteria from infected gums can pass into the blood circulation. Latest research suggests these bacteria may increase your risk of heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and even some forms of dementia. There is more and more evidence that as well as ensuring a healthy mouth and teeth, preventing gum disease may have long-term…
Even before the pandemic, dental offices were required to maintain pretty strict hygiene practices. All dental practices already follow strict government standards for cleaning and sanitizing everything with TGA-approved disinfectants specially designed for use in a healthcare setting to kill viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Additionally, it has long been standard protocol for our entire dental care team to wear protective gear, including gloves, surgical…
Each year the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health campaign takes place in the first full week of August. The focus of this year’s campaign is on the harm sugar does to oral health, aiming to help Australians to ‘get sugar savvy’. The campaign includes recommended daily sugar consumption levels, advice on reading food labels, and spells out the effect sugar has…
The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends children visit a registered specialist orthodontist for an assessment between the ages of 8-10 years old. This allows the orthodontist to evaluate your child’s teeth and determine if they may need early treatment. Orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present. While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an…
Fillings using mercury were once very common, but are now being superseded by more modern, tooth coloured substances.The question over their safety has been long debated. In this blog we’ll dispel some myths and offer some hard cold facts. So What Are Silver Fillings? Although the name implies that the filling is made out of silver, in reality it only…
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you and having the confidence to flash your pearly whites shouldn’t be reserved to just those who can afford professional whitening. In this blog we give you some natural ways you can eat your way to whiter teeth! 1. MILK AND YOGURT Dairy products like yogurt and milk contain lactic…
A root canal is usually a simple procedure with little or no discomfort. Surprisingly though most people still dread this procedure and end up putting it off. If left untreated, an infected root canal can lead to a very painful and pus-filled abscess which needs immediate attention. Root canal treatment involves one to three visits to a dentist and it’s important to…
Dental emergencies can be caused by different things, but they have one thing in common – they should be treated immediately. If you’re experiencing facial pain, swelling or have you lost a tooth due to an accident and aren’t sure what to do, you need to call Tower Dental immediately. We provide emergency dental care. Here are some dental emergencies that…
At DentiCare they’re all about putting the smile back on your face. They work with more than 3,000 doctors in over 1,500 practices providing dental and orthodontic payment plans to thousands of patients each month to help them reach their oral health goals. Their dental payment plans are a convenient and affordable way for you to pay for the cost of your dental treatment over time.…
