When it comes to enhancing the appearance of your teeth, often the biggest worry for patients is the overall treatment cost to get the results they want. However, there are also cost-effective ways to improve your smile when on more of a budget. At Tower Dental, we have created a guide to dental maintenance and treatment options that won’t break…
White Fillings are an aesthetic way to protect your teeth from further damage and decay, whilst giving back your confident smile. Cracks, decay or other damage to your teeth can take away your confidence, as well as making it painful to consume certain food and drinks. Treating these issues is the best way to feel comfortable and confident again. However, coloured…
Some dental problems become clear to us very quickly and obviously. A bad toothache caused by tooth decay, or a tooth breaking off means that we know we need to see a dentist as soon as we possibly can. Not all oral health issues may cause this reaction though. Some problems produce initial signs and symptoms that it can be…
It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, and it’s a new year. Start off on the right foot by keeping a few of those New Year’s resolutions and maybe adding another one to the list – visit your Tower Dental dentist in Balwyn for a check-up. Dentistry aims to improve the overall oral health of people through treatments and…
During these uncertain times it is best to focus on what we can control, and an important focus is keeping well and healthy. As the festive season is upon us, many will be seeking comfort in eating and drinking, but we must be mindful to keep up healthy habits to look after our overall health as well as our dental…
Most people associate dental problems with teeth issues such as decay or perhaps a broken tooth. Equally common though is poor gum health. This can be responsible for not only discomfort but also potentially tooth loss if the problem is ignored, as it sometimes is. While issues with the teeth are often fairly obvious, such as a breakage or if…
As parents, we don’t want to spoil our children’s fun, and if the truth be known, we probably wish we had an excuse to take part too. As guardians of our children’s health though, it is right that we should be concerned amount the likely amount of sugar that will be concerned and in particular, the damage that it can…
While moderate alcohol consumption can be part of a healthy lifestyle, alcohol isn’t generally considered healthy. Part of its mixed reputation comes from both the short- and long-term effects it has on your body and your health, from your brain, to your blood sugar, to your liver. But what are the effects of alcohol on your gums, mouth tissues, and…
Bad breath happens to all of us. It even has a scientific name: halitosis. Bad breath occurs when bacteria breed on the tongue, teeth and in the oral cavity. When bacteria in our mouth break down the proteins in our food it creates a sort of sulfuric type of odor. But for some people, bad breath is more than just…
It’s undeniable, mouthwash leaves your mouth feeling clean and breath nice and fresh. But it has genuine benefits other than those. A good quality mouthwash can provide an extra layer of defence against problems like gum disease. As it is a liquid, it can reach parts that brushing and flossing may miss. Some mouthwashes will also contain fluoride which helps…
