Healthy teeth are the key to having a healthy body. Plus, it’s one of the first things people notice about us. That’s why good dental hygiene should be a crucial priority for everyone.
How Do I Know if I Have a Cavity? Tips from a Sydney Dentist
Are you or your loved ones experiencing discomfort or tooth pain and wondering what the cause could be? While a trip to the dentist may seem time-consuming or scary, the truth is, if you have a cavity, it’s better to have it taken care of sooner rather than later. You may not always be aware that a cavity exists, and waiting until you develop symptoms only means the situation is worsening; thus, visiting your dentist regularly will ensure you get to it when it is small and less costly to treat.
The Best Daily Dental Routine for Kids
It’s important to have a good dental routine, no matter your age. This is especially important for children, as it impacts the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, in Australia, children between the ages of 5 and 10 have an average of 1.5 decayed, missing, or filled baby teeth. These issues, along with things like early gum disease, periodontal disease, cavities, and tooth loss, can all be avoided with lifelong healthy habits formed at an early age. Read more
Permanent vs Temporary Veneers: Which is Right for You?
Interested in getting dental veneers but not sure where to start? When first learning about veneers, many people ask which is better – permanent or temporary veneers? What you’ll quickly learn is that they are both part of the same treatment process. It’s not a choice between one or the other. Temporary veneers are part of the journey to a permanent solution.
Are dental crowns right for you? Pros & Cons to help you decide
A dental crown is a restorative cap used to repair a cracked, chipped or decaying tooth. If more than one tooth is damaged, dental crowns are used to protect these vulnerable teeth and prevent significant nerve pain inside the mouth. In their simplest form, dental crowns are custom-made, tooth-shaped caps that cover your entire tooth.
What is a Smile Makeover & How your teeth will look afterwards
Are your teeth the one thing you notice in pictures that makes you want to become a photoshopping expert? Do you envy the smiles of others and hide yours as a result? You’re not alone!
Unfortunately, very rarely is someone born with the right genetics to have shining white teeth immune to coffee staining and misaligned growth. In most instances, the smile you envy is within close reach.
What Causes These 3 Common Types of Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is an extremely common yet serious sleep disorder. Often causing fatigue and concentration difficulties, untreated, it can have major health consequences and lead to issues like high blood pressure and heart trouble. The good news is that it is easily treatable, and treatments can involve something as simple as a trip to a qualified local dentist.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last
Everybody wants to have those sparkling white teeth for a perfect smile. However, not everyone can afford professional dental teeth whitening procedures. This is why many people use at-home teeth whitening products. Some dentists discourage it, while some endorse it. So which one is for you? Read more
Are there Risks to North Sydney Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is among the most common procedures for our patients here in North Sydney. It is a quick and easy method of brightening your smile and encouraging a youthful visage, and thousands of Sydneysiders ask their dentist every year. However, questions often arise about its level of safety.
The Importance of Mouth Guards
The humble mouthguard has been around for over a century. Originally developed in Germany, they were intended to prevent lip lacerations among boxers. Their usefulness was quickly found to extend beyond this.
Unique Invisalign Braces for North Sydney
Many young Australians will require their teeth to be corrected over the course of their adolescence. The growth of their face and jaw, along with that of their wisdom teeth, can distort their teeth, and result in them coming in crookedly. Crowding, underbites and overbites can look poorly at the best of times and can be dysfunctional to eating or breathing at the worst.
Fact: Lower front teeth do not crowd because of your wisdom teeth!
One of the most common cosmetic concerns for adults as they move beyond their twenties is the crowding that they experience in their lower front teeth. Read more
When Is The Right Time To Take My Child To The Dentist?
The first year of a toddler’s life is an incredible period of discovery and exploration. Parents are often overwhelmed at how to go about bringing up their firstborn. Time flies and you do not know when it is time to visit the paediatrician; make appointments with the doctor, etc.