A dental abscess is a bacterial infection caused by the accumulation of pus inside the tooth root. Pus is a thick fluid that contains dead tissue, cells, and germs and is produced regularly when an infection has developed. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the gums and bone. When bacteria begin to build
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Why do dentists in Australia examine your teeth and voice a string of numbers? It’s a common question that patients still don’t understand why they do it, or you may not have attempted to disclose the question to them. If you’re curious about teeth numbers in Australia, we explain what you’re likely to hear regarding
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Dental Veneers is a popular treatment choice for patients who are seeking a cosmetic fix to their smile. As part of cosmetic dental treatment, there will be an instance where temporary veneers will be fitted, particularly as a stopgap before the permanent veneers are applied as a long-term solution. Here, we take you through a
read more Everyone dreams of a straight, shiny smile. Sometimes, there are certain factors that mean it isn’t always possible. Some of these factors can be out of your control, but there are certain causes of crooked teeth that can be avoided. There’s a misconception that no one should be happy with their teeth if one or
read more Dentistry used to be fillings and pulling teeth. Now, dentistry has evolved immensely over the years that people are now blessed with a variety of dentistry treatments to improve the look and feel of their teeth. This is what Cosmetic Dentistry is known for. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic Dentistry is known as performing aesthetics
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Whether you have fitted temporary or permanent veneers, it is important to look after them. One way to look after them is a balanced diet. Just like after any form of treatment, aftercare is important. This also goes for Dental Veneers. Dental Veneers are a prime form of treatment to deliver that Hollywood look that
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Have you always wondered what the difference is between a cosmetic dentist and an orthodontist? The answers are right here. For all dentists, the objective is to deliver happy and healthy smiles. The roles and responsibilities of cosmetic dentists and orthodontists differ slightly. Let’s highlight the differences between a cosmetic dentist and an orthodontist and
read moreIf you are whitening your teeth in preparation for a special occasion or event, it’s important to check with your dentist about how long the treatment is likely to take. Usually, the process of whitening is quite quick: for many people, great results can be achieved in the chair within 90 minutes, while at home whitening
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There are three things that may cause a tooth to become darker: Ageing The normal ageing process can make teeth look darker or yellower than they once were. This is because the yellow-coloured part of the tooth, the dentine, usually increases in thickness as we age, while the overlying translucent enamel (which makes the tooth
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When people think of Cosmetic Dentistry the treatments that most often come to mind are teeth whitening and dental veneers. However, there are many more procedures that fall under the Cosmetic Dentistry umbrella. Cosmetic Dentistry is simply the term used to describe procedures which are carried out to improve the appearance of the teeth: the
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