Invisalign

Invisalign is a series of clear plastic aligners worn 22 hours a day. It works to gently move your teeth into a desired position with minimal discomfort. Thanks to their clear aligners, Invisalign is hardly noticeable and wonderfully discreet so you don’t feel self-conscious about your teeth. To find out if Invisalign is right for…

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Teeth Grinding

Why do I need teeth grinding treatment? Teeth grinding, or bruxism as it is medically known, is an involuntary behaviour that left untreated could result in headaches, fractured teeth, tooth loss, receding gum lines and lost tooth enamel. For many, teeth grinding happens at night when they are not aware that it is happening. It…

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Wisdom Teeth

There are normally two wisdom teeth in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw, but some people have fewer than four or even none at all. Wisdom teeth tend to erupt in late teens or early 20’s and can cause various oral health or dental problems, including overcrowding and impaction. Since they’re last…

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Sensitive Teeth

Why do you have Sensitive Teeth? Sensitive teeth, also known as dentine hypersensitivity is the sensation felt when the nerves inside the dentin of the teeth are exposed to the environment. The sensation can range from irritation all the way to intense, shooting pain. This sensitivity can be caused by several factors, including wear, decaying teeth or exposed tooth roots.   Our…

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Periodontal Gum Care

Red, swollen or bleeding gums? At East Melbourne Dental Group gum care is our top priority because your gums are the foundations for your teeth. 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…

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Endontics (Root Canals)

A root canal is required when a tooth is decaying internally and requires the dentist to drill into the tooth, extract the pulp prior to refilling and capping the tooth to prevent future decay. Your teeth are made of a hard material called dentine that is covered in a protective enamel. The interior is made…

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Emergency Dentist

If you are experiencing intense pain or discomfort in your mouth, contact us and we will endeavour to make an appointment with our dentist as soon as possible. In most instances we are able to see emergency patients within 24 hours. Do you suffer from headaches, sharp pain, lost tooth, throbbing or painful chewing? Seek…

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Dental Hygienists

The Friendliest Dental Hygienists in Melbourne Our Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapists are trained to help you prevent all dental disease by identifying and treating gingivitis and periodontal disease. And happily, preventing tooth loss and decay is not difficult, so arrange an appointment and let us help you smile by: removing all plaque, tartar and calculus from…

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Children’s Dentistry

Your local Children’s Dentist Melbourne Feeling comfortable with coming to the dentist and preventing problems are two of our top aims when caring for children at East Melbourne Dental Group. We focus on making it a pleasant experience which helps to maximise your child’s dental health for life. When should I take my child for…

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Bad breath or Halitosis

Bad breath is a dreadful condition that can cause embarrassment making us very self-conscious. This can create social and psychological barriers which can affect our relationships. Bad breath can often be improved with proper oral hygiene. Dentists can identify the cause and develop a treatment plan to eliminate the bad breath. You should feel encouraged…

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