Broken teeth can occur for many reasons such as biting down on something hard, being hit in the face or mouth, falling, having cavities that weaken the tooth or even having large, old amalgam fillings that don’t support the remaining enamel of the tooth.When a tooth cracks or breaks, it may not hurt but your tongue usually feels the sharp area quite quickly. If it isjust a minor chip your dentist may suggest repairing the damage with filling material to prevent it from getting worse or to make the tooth look and feel better. If the chip is very small, the …
As the saying goes “prevention is better than cure”, this can relate to many things, including your dental hygiene. Most dentist suggest 6 monthly check ups, flossing daily and brushing at least twice a day. Here are some things to consider before putting off your next dental check up & clean: *Prevention of gum disease – Gingivitis is early gum disease and occurs when plaque builds up on teeth. Signs of gingivitis are bleeding gums, redness and swelling. If its not treated it advances into periodontal disease. The margin of the tooth is weakened and spaces form between the tooth …
Ever wake up with a headache and wonder why?Maybe you’re grinding throughout the night and you don’t even know it! Feeling stressed could be the reason for your grinding. If you are waking up with a headache, stiff or sore jaw muscles, pain in the temple area or even notice your teeth wearing down, grinding may be the reason. Wearing a dental splint to bed at night may be the answer you’ve been looking for, because who doesn’t want a good night sleep, right!? Ian, the Mosman dentist. Dentist Mosman. Image: www.pixabay.com 0/5 (0 Reviews)
With so many different brands, shapes and sizes of toothbrushes it’s hard to know if you’re choosing the right one. Most dental professionals recommend using a soft bristled toothbrush. Some people seem to think that hard bristled toothbrushes will give your teeth a more vigorous scrub, so they’ll clean your mouth better but that is incorrect, It’s a common misconception that hard bristled toothbrushes clean better. The truth is, they can actually damage your teeth and gums. The goal is to remove plaque as gently as possible to protect your teeth and gums as you get them sparkling clean. Gentle pressure is all that’s needed …
Everyone knows eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, but few are aware of exactly how that happens. It’s not the sugar itself that does the damage, but rather what happens after you eat or drink your sugary treats. Certain harmful oral bacteria actually feed on the sugars you eat to create acids that destroy the tooth enamel (which is the shiny, protective outer layer of the tooth). Cavities are a bacterial infection created by acids, which cause your teeth to form holes in them. Without treatment, cavities can progress past the enamel and into the deeper layers …
CEREC stands for Ceramic Reconstruction and is a sophisticated system of designing that makes high quality, metal-free dental restorations in just one visit! CEREC was developed by Sirona and pretty much the way it works is it utilizes 3D photography and CAD/CAM technology to assist a dentist in designing a virtual restoration without taking impressions and, when combined with a milling unit, is able to build the actual restoration while you are still in the chair (pretty amazing, right?!) You are a candidate for a CEREC if you have been told you need a new crown, inlay, onlay or bridge …
Let’s start with showing them its fun and make it fun! Try brushing together, letting your child pick their own toothbrush and grab an egg timer so they know how long to brush for. Show them how to brush properly and take good care of your own oral health which shows them it is something to be valued. With a few basic steps you can help prevent cavities and gum issues for them in the future. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day, once in the morning and at night time before bed. Take your child for regular dental …
Bottled water vs tap water Is it better for you, or just clever marketing? Getting people to buy bottled water when they can get water from the tap has been hailed as the marketing triumph of the century. So, why is bottled water so popular? After all, it’s no better at hydrating you than tap water, and it’s not any healthier either. So why are people paying almost 2000 times the price for bottled water? People make the assumption that bottled water is superior to tap water because companies use names and images that link purity and nature to bottled …
Congratulations on your pregnancy. It’s a very exciting and nervous time for a new Mum. There are so many do’s and don’ts to worry about. So what about dental work and your oral health? Dental cleaning and check-ups are not only safe but recommended. The rise in an expecting Mum’s hormones during pregnancy causes the gums to swell, and trap food causing irritation, infections and bad breath. If you need cavity fillings or crowns, they should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. As long as the Mum is comfortable laying on her back for an extended period of …
Fernando, Isabella & Kaitlyn. Lets start with Fernando. Fernando moved to Australia from Brazil in March last year. He has been working with us since September as a dental assistant. Before he moved to Australia he worked as a dentist doing a short course in implant dentistry and is now currently studying Marketing. Fernando likes to spend his spare time down at the beach surfing with his friends and also playing his acoustic guitar! Then there is Isabella. Isabella is also from Brazil, she moved to Australia in April last year and started working as a dental assistant with us in December. …
