Did you know that worldwide, 20% of people will experience a traumatic dental injury every year and sports are a leading cause of fractures and avulsions to the natural teeth? If you love participating in sports, recreationally or competitively, you know how important it is to protect your body from injury. Finding the right gear to protect your teeth is just…
When you have sensitive teeth, certain activities, such as brushing, eating and drinking, can cause sharp, temporary pain in your teeth. Sensitive teeth are typically the result of worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots. Sometimes, however, tooth discomfort is caused by other factors, such as a cavity, a cracked or chipped tooth, a worn filling, or gum disease. If…
After the year that we’ve had, it’s time to make 2021 a year for improvements in our health, diet and life. Establishing a dental plan and scheduling your dental visits and teeth cleaning twice a year should be on your list of things to do in 2021. Why See the Dentist Twice a Year? According to the Australian Dental Association…
Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family and indulge in some of your favorite treats. But during this festive time of cheer and goodwill, it’s important to remember that you will need to pay extra attention to your teeth. Here are a few…
In order to ensure your teeth and gums stay in tip-top health, we have put together a list of health tips, with a little help from the Australian Dental Association. Help prevent dental problems from happening by following these helpful tips: We look forward to seeing you and your family soon. For a dentist near Balwyn, Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Surrey Hills, Mont Albert…
From baby to grandparent, Tower Dental helps families to have healthy teeth and beautiful smiles. Our Balwyn dental practice has been here for over 20 years now. In that time, we have treated thousands of patients including some that came to us when they were very young and are still registered with us well into their later life. As the…
Do you know that over 80% of modern diseases have a direct link to stress in some form or another? With a statistic so high, it’s easy to understand how stress can also have a significant negative impact on our oral health. At Tower Dental, we recognise many signs of stress within our patients based on what we see in…
The ‘amalgam question’ and answers from our Balwyn dental team. The use of amalgam in dental fillings has been around for a very long time now. It is a very strong material that offers a high degree of functionality and is long lasting. From a patient perspective though, it is also very dark in colour, due to the metal compounds…
Melbourne is known for its cultural diversity, excellent dining options and amazing street art. It’s also known for being the coffee capital of the world and as we come out of stage 4 restrictions many of us will no doubt find ourselves sipping away at our local favourite coffee shop. But could this seemingly harmless habit be ruining our smile? Unfortunately,…
Drinking more water has a number of practical benefits which help improve oral health. Water is unlike any other drink, and is by far the healthiest drink available. Our bodies are made of 60% water, and staying hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, gets rid of waste, gives your skin a healthy glow and keeps your muscles moving. Here…
