Your safety is our first priority, so at the first appointment we ask you to fill in a medical history form so we can check for any health issues that may affect treatment. We will do a thorough examination and discuss any issues you have with your teeth and suggest treatment options and fees. For your convenience we have Hicaps that allows you to claim with the health fund at the time of your appointment, so please bring your health fund card with you. We accept MasterCard, Visa, EFTPOS, cheques and cash and ask for payment at the time of …
At Spit Road Dental we aim to exceed your expectations by providing the ultimate dental experience. Your mouth is an essential part of your overall well being, so our philosophy is to start with the prevention of disease and for any treatment to be as minimal and pain free as possible! What to expect: A Clean, safe and totally modern environment. State of the art technology. World class sterilization equipment. Comprehensive examination and diagnosis. Friendly care from the reception and the dentist. Explanation of your treatment needs and any alternatives. A team that is interested in you as a person. A …
X-rays, also known as radiographs, are an important part of dental care and treatment planning. They can help prevent potential oral care issues in a patient’s mouth before they become major issues. X-rays allow the dentist to see inside a tooth and beneath the gums to asses the health of the bone and supporting tissue that hold teeth in place. They also help the dentist diagnose common problems such as, cavities, gum disease and some types of infection. The most common types of X-rays performed in a dental surgery are, periapical, bite-wing and panoramic. A periapical x-ray provides a view …
First of all, handle the tooth by the crown (smooth white part) not the root. Gently rinse the tooth in milk or normal saline solution if it has dirt or blood on it. Rinse for a few seconds only.Replace the tooth in its socket if the child is conscious – make sure the tooth is facing the right way around.Hold the tooth in place with some foil or by asking the child to gently bite on a handkerchief.Contact your dentist immediately. IF YOU CANT RE PLACE THE TOOTH:Wrap it in plastic cling wrap or store it in milk or normal …
Tooth whitening is a process by which the discolourations or stains on the teeth are chemically lightened. When a whitening product is applied to the teeth, it breaks down into water and oxygen ions. The oxygen ions enter the enamel and attack the long stain molecules to effectively break them down to be short and colourless. These short and colourless molecules are then naturally removed from the tooth by saliva. The intensity of whitening is related to the number of oxygen ions available and the length of time they are on the tooth. You may consider tooth whitening if your teeth are …
A dry socket is a painful condition that you may experience after having a tooth extracted. Normally when a tooth is extracted a blood clot forms over the area, the clot protects the nerves and bone in the empty tooth socket. The blood clot plays an important role in the healing process by protecting the empty socket. The condition called dry socket occurs if the blood clot fails to form over the tooth socket, or if the clot that does form either dissolves or is somehow dislodged, leaving the socket exposed to food, fluids and other debris. Because of the …
1) Using roughly 15 inches, start by wrapping the floss around both middle fingers, leaving about an inch or two to work with 2) Hold the floss between your index finger and thumb 3) Slowly slide the floss between your teeth 4) Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth (make sure you go beneath the gum, if your floss can get there then so can the bacteria in your mouth!) 5) To remove the floss, slowly slide the floss back towards the middle of your mouth and move on to the next ones! Ian, the Mosman dentist. Dentist …
Most people are aware that smoking is bad for their health and can cause many different health problems. However, many people don’t realize the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and it more severe cases mouth cancer. Smoking stains teeth due to the nicotine and tar that is in tobacco. It can make your teeth yellow in a very short amount of time. Smoking can also lead to gum disease. When people smoke they are more likely to produce bacterial plaque, which then leads to gum …
A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root of the tooth. Just like the root of the tooth, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are used to secure the crown (the part of the tooth you can see). Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that is accepted by the body are serves as a strong and study foundation for replacement teeth. Your natural bone locks the implant into place by fusing, or attaching itself, to the implant. To receive implants, you need to have healthy …
Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don’t have enough room to emerge or develop normally. They are the last adult teeth to come into the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the top, and two on the bottom. An impacted wisdom tooth can be painless. You may not even realize it’s there. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth tries to come in, the flap of gum on top of it can become infected and swollen. This can hurt. You might even feel pain in nearby teeth or in the ear on …
