Dental veneers are a thin piece of porcelain used to re-create the natural look of teeth, while also providing strength and resilience comparable to natural tooth enamel. The thin shells are attached to the front surface of a patient’s teeth to improve their appearance. Over the years, dental veneers have become increasingly popular. Veneers can be used to treat a variety of cosmetic concerns. Read on to…
Most parents overlook how important it is to care for their baby’s teeth but from the moment your child’s first teeth begin to grow it is important to start looking after them. The sooner your child begins to have regular check-ups with the dentist, then the greater their chances of having healthy teeth for longer. It is a very good…
For many of us the privilege of getting old will also mean requiring to wear dentures, whilst this may have been something to fret about before, dentures have come a long way. Custom-made from high-quality, natural colour acrylic material, dentures can feel and function like real teeth with similar form, surface and weight. For Dentures near Surrey Hills & Camberwell…
One of the most effective ways to brighten your teeth is to have them professionally whitened. But how do we maintain that glorious white smile well after our procedure? In this blog we’ll give you some handy tips to ensure your smile remains bright and beautiful after leaving the dentist office. For the most part, good teeth whitening aftercare is essentially the…
Pneumonia is a very serious respiratory infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria or viruses such as the latest Covid-19 where tiny sacs in the lung tissue become inflamed and fill up with fluid. Common Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, difficulty breathing, sweating and shivering. Pneumonia is made up of several sub-types including: Pneumonia is one…
We hear them all the time, and we’ve addressed many of them before. There are some deep-seated beliefs about your dental health that are hard to let go, but completely false. Below are some of the most common ones, debunked: Eating too much sugar (especially processed sugar) does increase your risk of tooth decay. As the sugary food is broken…
When we think of a perfect smile we think of a Hollywood smile, perfectly aligned bright white teeth. Interestingly enough, Hollywood paved the way for this much loved cosmetic treatment back in 1928. A dentist by the name Dr Charles Pincus came up with veneers as a way to enhance the smile of the on screen actors during this era. At the…
Dental crowns and dental bridges are popular cosmetic dentistry procedures which focus on improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth and smile. And although cosmetic dentistry procedures are usually elective, rather than essential, both crown and bridges treatments also provide restorative benefits. What are Dental Bridges? A dental bridge may be required if you are missing one or more teeth. Dental bridges…
When you think of going to a family dentist, what exactly are looking for? Do you want a dentist that’s close to home or to your office or do you want to be able to easily make or reschedule your appointments as needed? It’s important to consider what your family looks like and who among those family members will be…
The Coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we do things, and dental care is no exception. Dentists are no longer allowed to provide normal care, such as regular check-ups and tooth whitening, so as to minimise the spread of COVID-19. However, if you’re in a lot of pain, we will still be able to treat you. Here’s how the Coronavirus is changing…
