General Dentistry

Could You Have Sleep Apnoea? Answer YES to two or more of these questions, and you may be at risk: Do you snore? Are you excessively tired during the day? Have you woken short of breath during the night? Do you have a history of hypertension? Are you overweight? Do you wake with a headache?…

The Invisalign procedure East Melbourne Your custom aligners are typically worn for a period of 6 to 18 months, depending on the severity of your case. Throughout this time, you change your aligners on a two-week basis. Each aligner is designed to slightly re-position your teeth gradually to create that straight smile that you deserve.…

Teeth grinding can also happen during the day, mostly unconsciously. Raising your awareness during the day of when it is happening and taking active steps to reduce the amount of time your upper and lower jaw bite together, can help to alleviate some of the damaging effects. As you grind your teeth, several impacts are…

What is the problem with Wisdom Teeth? Since they’re last to erupt, there may not be enough room in the jaw for the erupting wisdom teeth. This may stall their eruption and make brushing and flossing these teeth difficult. Food and bacteria often become trapped between the wisdom tooth and its neighbouring molar tooth, which…

Our hard outer parts of our teeth are mostly made up of dentin, which is covered in an enamel substance. The enamel substance acts as a sealant for the dentin, which contains lots of tiny holes that feed through to the sensitive inner pulp area of our teeth. It is when the enamel is worn…

Red, swollen or bleeding gums? Periodontitis is a disease that occurs when bacterial toxins penetrate the gum line and cause inflammation of the gums, ligaments and the bone structure, which support teeth. Although the effects of this inflammation may be irreversible, the disease’s progress can be halted and controlled. Because periodontitis may occur without visible…

What is a root canal treatment? Your teeth are made of a hard material called dentine that is covered in a protective enamel. The interior is made of a sensitive tissue called pulp, which provides oxygen and nutrients to the tooth. Once a tooth is fully formed, nutrients for the tooth come from the tissue…

When to See an Emergency Dentist You should book an urgent appointment if you are experiencing: Severe toothache or throbbing pain Sharp pain when chewing or biting A knocked-out, chipped or broken tooth Lost filling, crown or dental restoration Swelling of the gums, jaw or face Dental trauma or bleeding after an accident Don’t ignore…

Benefits of Regular Visits –  Teeth Cleaning Melbourne Regular dental hygiene visits – a simple and very effective solution for sweet breath and a beautiful smile for life. Gum disease, a slow insidious and preventable bacterial disease, can pass unnoticed until it is in the advanced stages, when treatment may be difficult. It may also…

When Should My Child Visit the Dentist? Baby teeth are the foundations for the adult teeth that will follow so it makes good sense to start visiting your dentist once the baby teeth start erupting but no later than 3 years. Often we suggest that little ones come along to a routine appointment that another…

How do I know whether I suffer from bad breath? It is almost impossible for people to determine if their own breath offends. We become accustomed to our own odours and are unable to distinguish whether our breath offends. We often don’t produce bad breath until we talk. Talking forces out foul breath from the…