Dental Concerns
Why 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 advice, concerns and answers
Start with what is bothering you, read up on a treatment, or find a quick answer. Everything here is written by our Perth dentists.
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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.
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Dental Concerns7 Reasons Your Teeth May Be Sensitive
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.
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Dental ConcernsTooth Wear and why we see it getting worse
To a certain extent, tooth wear is a part of ageing. But what can happen if tooth wear is not addressed?
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Dental ConcernsWhat Is Halitosis?
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.
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Dental ConcernsHow You Can Soothe Sore Inflamed Gums
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.
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Dental ConcernsWhat is Dental Fluorosis?
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.
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Dental Concerns
What to do if you have broken a tooth
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.
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Dental ConcernsWhat Are the Symptoms of a Dry Socket?
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful dental condition that can occur after you have a permanent adult tooth extracted. Dry socket is the most common complication following tooth extractions, such as the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. If you develop dry socket, the pain usually begins three to four days after your tooth is removed.
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Dental ConcernsSimple ways to overcome your fear of the dentist
Few people look forward to a spell in the dentist chair but serious anxiety prevents millions of people from seeking proper preventative care.
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Dental Concerns5 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Dentist
Strange lights. Unfamiliar sounds. A white-masked stranger. Have you ever imagined why your kids may be nervous to visit the dentist?
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Dental Concerns5 Common Causes of Jaw Pain
You probably don't think about how often you use your jaw. As you go throughout your day, you greet people with a smile, eat meals and discuss work projects with your supervisor-all without thinking about your jaw's mechanics.
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