Oops! We could not locate your form.
24 articles
Here's why losing a back tooth could be more serious than you might think, in addition to some helpful advice on how a dental implant could prevent problems a missing tooth could cause.
If your teen has hypodontia and is missing one or more teeth, then they are likely to need treatment. Learn about some of your options for treatment here.
If there is an option to save a tooth, it is always better to keep your own tooth — our Perth dentist explains why…
Some people are quite happy to have missing teeth and can cope well after they have lost a tooth. It is important to understand the possible consequences of leaving a missing tooth for a long period of time. A missing tooth can lead to a number of serious issues such as aesthetic changes through to serious health concerns if dental treatment is not sought.
If the thought of eating ice cream or having an ice cold drink is enough to make you cringe chances are you at some point have suffered from tooth sensitivity.
To a certain extent, tooth wear is a part of ageing. But what can happen if tooth wear is not addressed?
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can result for many reasons. The main reason being poor oral hygiene but it may also be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can be made worse by the types of food we eat or unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Suffering from sore, irritated & inflamed gums can ruin your whole day. Most of us at some point have noticed blood in the sink when rinsing your mouth out after brushing and flossing or even sharp pains when eating and drinking. If so, this is a likely sign your gums are unhealthy.
Fluorosis is a change in the appearance of the tooth’s enamel surface. The most common types of fluorosis do not affect the function of the tooth and do not cause pain. In rare cases, fluorosis is described as severe. In this instance, we will find the enamel pitted with brown spots.
Experiencing a dental injury is never fun. If you have cracked a tooth, fractured a tooth, broken a tooth or split a tooth the good news is it may be able to be saved. In the instance where you have a dental injury, it is important that you seek the help of a dental professional as soon as possible. A good rule of thumb is to remember the faster you act, and the better the outcome will be.