Dental Implants: A Guide for Seniors

3 Ways Bulimia Can Impact Your Dental Health And How Your Dentist Can Help

27 August 2015

Bulimia can damage your oral health by exposing your teeth and gums to corrosive stomach acid each time you vomit. You may not want to discuss your eating disorder with your dentist, but they can help you maintain your oral health while struggling with this illness, and your dentist won't reveal details of your health to anyone else. Here are three ways your dental health can be damaged by bulimia and three ways your dentist can help:

5 ways to banish your gum disease naturally

31 July 2015

Gum disease affects approximately 20% of Australian adults and is caused by tooth decay. All of the sugar that resides in your diet sticks to your teeth and the natural bacteria in your mouth feeds from it. This begins to rot your teeth and eat away at gums. Often the first sign is spitting blood when you brush your teeth. There may be no pain or discomfort, but gum disease can wreak havoc on your mouth and is the most common cause of tooth loss.

The Numerous Advantages of Invisalign Braces

2 July 2015

Wearing braces in your adulthood can be both a physical as well as a metaphorical pain for some people. Due to how conspicuous they are, some individuals do not full embrace this treatment option later on in life. The good news is that metal dental braces are not the only option available to you. Invisalign technology is increasing in popularity due to the numerous advantages they offer their users. Here are some of the reasons why you should opt for this type of dental treatment:

Trouble Paying for Dental Emergencies? 5 Ideas to Help

4 June 2015

Dental emergencies can be scary, but they are even scarier if you don't know how you are going to afford to pay for the appointment. If you have private dental insurance, that can help to offset the cost, but there are other ways to approach paying for emergency dental treatment. 1. See if you are eligible to visit a community dental clinic There are community dental clinics throughout Australia that offer low-cost emergency and routine dental care to people in financial need.

Choose the Right Type of Dental Prosthetic

30 April 2015

Choosing the right dental prosthetic can be a tough process. There exist many varieties of prosthesis, and each has its own particular benefits. Whether your needs are purely aesthetic, or if your oral health is impacting negatively on your day-to-day life, a visit to the prosthodontist can give you a healthy, white smile. Below are the primary types of dental prosthetic, and the situations in which each one is preferable.

Menopausal Woman: The Facts You Need To Know For Healthy Teeth

7 April 2015

Being a female who is dealing with menopause is bad enough! There's hot flushes, rampaging hormones, and tiredness all to be tackled during this time of change. However, you may not be aware that right now the health of your teeth is at risk too. Be aware of the dental issues that come hand-in-hand with menopause so that you can seek the dental care you need if the situation arises.

Root Canals: What Are They

5 March 2015

You may have been told that you need a root canal due to some advanced decay in a tooth. What exactly is this, and how will you benefit from this treatment, as opposed to extraction, or doing nothing? What's Being Treated? Within each tooth is a pulp, which is the living tissue. The pulp consists of blood vessels, connecting tissues and nerves. When you develop a crack in the tooth, food particles and bacteria can get in and cause infection within the tissue.

How To Take Care Of Dental Bridges

29 January 2015

Accidents or decay can cause people to lose their teeth. Dental bridges help to keep the remaining teeth in place.  A missing tooth can lead to shift in other teeth, increase the risk of getting periodontal disease and affect the bite. Dental bridges help to fill the gaps and holes of missing teeth. Bridges should be cared for properly, as they are costly. Improper care will lead to loss of the bridges and the supporting teeth.