Keeping teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy A healthy mouth during pregnancy is important for both mums and babies. Pregnancy hormones can make gums more sensitive to dental plaque. Severe gum disease during pregnancy can affect both mothers and babies health. Gum disease during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of premature birth and low birth weight. It is…
Fact #1 – The inventor of the Invisalign® system had metal braces. As a student at Stanford, Zia Chishti had his braces removed and got a retainer. That’s when it occurred to him that a series of retainers could do the same work as metal braces, but with the benefit of being removable. Within just a few years Chishti found partners,…
As the year draws to an end most of us are looking forward to the festive season, with parties galore and food fit for kings, it’s extremely hard to resist the temptations around us. But if we want to save an emergency trip to the dentist we should look at having certain foods in moderation. Watch your citrus intake The truth is…
Orthodontists and dentists share many similarities – they work together to help you improve your overall oral health – but they actually work in very different ways. Dentists cover a broad range of oral health issues. An orthodontist, on the other hand, is a dental specialist who focuses on issues such as straightening teeth and correcting improper bite patterns. Orthodontist Balwyn In order…
What is the Difference Between a Dentist and Periodontist? Edit Deny Delete Post New Entry If you’re wondering what a periodontist does, you’re not alone. While traditional dentists are able to diagnose and treat a wide range of oral health issues; periodontists specialize in the placement of dental implants and the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. To become a periodontist, dentists must attain three extra…
Many of us will experience a budget blow out of sorts around this time of year. It’s hard not to feel the pinch. Did you know that we are partnered with Denticare and MySmile Plan, both of which offer a range of affordable payment plans? You don’t need to put off that dental procedure, dental payment plans can be used for a wide…
A mouth guard is one of the most inexpensive pieces of protective gear available to young athletes, especially when compared to the high cost of restoring a knocked out or broken tooth. For a lot of athletes, mouthguards aren’t always the piece of equipment that’s first to be thrown in the gym bag – often because it’s not required for every…
While there are many options to straighten your teeth Invisalign is the only clear option that is free of brackets and wires. Invisalign allows you to work, eat, and participate in social situations worry free! All while giving you a perfect smile. Invisalign has many benefits for the wearer, such as comfort and flexibility, below we will look some of the many…
Wisdom teeth will normally appear in the late teen to early adult years, 18 to 24. Because they are the last of the adult teeth to come in, there usually isn’t enough space for proper growth and alignment. This leads to abnormalities such as full or partial impaction, increasing the risk of infection. These factors are often why wisdom teeth are…
