Root canal treatment has such a bad reputation.The reality is that for most people, having a root canal is no more stressful than getting a filling done. With today’s technology, most patients come away impressed with how fast and easy the procedure is. And most importantly, how pain free they are, both during and afterwards. […]
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Sep
Sep
Dental problems are never any fun, but the good news is that most of them can be easily prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating properly, and regular dental check-ups are essential steps in preventing dental problems. These 3 common dental problems are easy to identify. But are they easy to treat and solve? Find out […]
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Aug
Aug
You may already take steps in protecting your dental health, such as brushing your teeth, flossing daily, and have regular dental check-ups, yet may not realise that drinking 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. […]
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Jul
Jul
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. Your dentist places them directly into your jawbone, where they provide an artificial replacement for the root of your missing tooth or teeth. Dental implants support crowns or dentures, in a similar way that roots support natural teeth. Why would I need a dental implant? Tooth loss can […]
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Jun
Jun
This is a stressful time for students returning back to school, worried about friendship groups, grades, sports, how will it work…don’t add lunch box drama to the list. As schools are re-opening across Melbourne again, things will soon go back to normal and we can finally regain the welcome familiarity of routine. Unfortunately, whilst we’re […]
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Mar
Mar
At the start of business on Friday March 27th 2020, the Government implemented Stage 3 Restrictions within the dental industry. These restrictions have been put in place to reduce the transmission risks of COVID-19. Thankfully, our workplace, like many other dental and medical Practices, maintains a strict Infection Control Policy. This is complemented by our […]
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Mar
Mar
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in unprecedented situations in all areas of our life and visiting the dentist is no different. However, our workplace is a little different to most others. Here, we protect ourselves from infectious diseases every day and so we are prepared. Our Practice follows the Infections Guidelines recommended by the Australian […]
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Feb
Feb
Fear of the dentist is extremely common. If you have had an unpleasant dental experience at any time in your life, it is understandable that you may be apprehensive about seeing the dentist, even if you are in pain. Not attending dental check-ups can lead to preventable issues like cavities, plaque accumulation and tooth decay. […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are what you eat, that’s even more true for your teeth and gums. Drinking and eating starchy or sugary foods, means you’re not only feeding yourself, you’re also feeding the germs (bacteria) that can cause tooth decay and gum disease in your mouth. When we think of bad foods for our teeth, we instantly […]
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Dec
Dec
Christmas is almost upon us again and for most of us, ’tis the season for a little more indulgence! Chocolate, cake, chips, Christmas pudding, custard, endless bowls of sweets – you name it, we munch it. Drinks are flowing, nibbles are being passed around, and our nearest and dearest from far and wide are coming […]