Dental Concerns
What is diastema?
A diastema is a space or gap between two teeth. While there are several celebrities who are recognisable for their gap teeth, it is possible to close the gap with modern dental treatments.
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Dental Concerns
Why do your teeth look translucent? 3 possible causes and treatments
Upon closer inspection, you may notice that your pearly whites are not nearly as striking as you may have hoped. In fact, some sections of your teeth look translucent, if not completely clear. So why do your teeth look faded rather than vibrant?
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Dental ConcernsYellow, orange, grey, black and brown – why teeth discolour and what you can do about it
In fact, your teeth have rings of orange or yellow on them, or you see grey or brown patches on each tooth's surface. You don't like this discolouration, but you wonder how it happened in the first place. What causes teeth to discolour, and how can you treat it?
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Treatments & ProceduresAfraid of implants? 4 reasons why you don’t have to be
You’ve always felt a little fearful of the dentist. The sharp tools, the high-pitched drills and the blinding lights are enough to put anyone…
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Dental Concerns
Does losing a back tooth really matter?
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.
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Oral Health & AdviceConsidering overseas dental implants? Here’s why local is best!
While overseas dentists do often promise to do the job for cheap, there are dangers you must be aware of before you eagerly start booking flights. This blog post discusses the three most important reasons why taking your dental work overseas may not work out for you in the long-term.
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Dental ConcernsHypodontia treatments: how to fill a gap in your teen’s teeth
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.
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Treatments & ProceduresAre You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
If you have gaps in your smile, you've probably thought about getting dental implants. Whether your dental condition comes from advanced oral caries or an injury, dental implants may offer the best possible solution.
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Dental ConcernsWhy it is important to keep/replace back teeth
If there is an option to save a tooth, it is always better to keep your own tooth — our Perth dentist explains why…
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Dental ConcernsTreatment and advice for missing teeth
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.
