Many people falsely believe that baby teeth are not that important. They fall out eventually anyways to make room for adult teeth. But baby teeth are crucial to your child’s oral health. They act as place holders for adult teeth—helping them to come in properly and on time—and they help with learning to speak and chew properly. One of the culprits for decay is improper or prolonged bottle feeding, but...
Sometimes life gets busy and we skimp on important things like good oral hygiene. Most often, we don’t spend enough time brushing, flossing and rinsing our mouths. We do a quick brush daily and half-hearted flossing every so often, but we don’t always spend the time needed to adequately clear away the bacteria that may lead to cavities and gum disease. It’s important to make time for proper oral hygiene...
Mouth breathing is associated with sleep-disordered breathing and may be more common in children. It can be obstructive in nature, a matter of habit or both. When left untreated, it plays an important role in oral and physical health and can contribute to daytime fatigue. Your dentist in Chester Hill is here to help diagnose and treat this condition. Mouth Breathing Causes and Diagnosis Habitual mouth breathing may be linked...
We know that cavities can affect children, but did you know that adults are also vulnerable? Tooth decay is an issue that knows no age. Fortunately, your dentist in Chester Hill can take measures to lower your risks, including the application of our safe-for-all-ages fissure sealants. What Are Fissure Sealants? Your dentist applies a plastic-like coating to your back teeth to protect against tooth decay. The sealant forms a hard...
Dentistry dates back centuries and has been with us for longer than we might think. Ancient texts, dated from 5000 BC, tell us that our ancestors were looking for ways to deal with and prevent tooth decay—and it was painful. Today, dentistry is virtually painless, and your dentist in Chester Hill has the technologies to provide relaxing and easy dental treatments. Let’s look at how dentistry has evolved through the...
Many believe that only children get cavities or that cavities can be outgrown. Unfortunately, even adults can suffer from tooth decay, which is why we emphasise preventive dentistry in Chester Hill. Preventive dentistry has been shown to lower your risks for cavities and other oral health conditions preventive dentistry coupled with an excellent oral care routine. However, there may be additional steps you can take to lower your risks as...
Protecting your teeth is the key to long-term oral health and an attractive smile. And protecting your teeth can mean anything from precautionary practices during contact or ball-oriented sports to strengthening your enamel against cavities, from whitening your smile professionally to visiting the dentist on schedule. Your dentist in Clifton Hill, NSW is here to provide you with the best tips and practices to help you achieve and maintain a...
We know that sugar can be very addictive. A candy dish in the office and you’re reaching for a piece periodically throughout the day. It adds up across the week. Too much sugar is not only bad for your health and waistline, but it may also impact your teeth, leading to cavities at any age—cavities aren’t just for children. Adults can get cavities often. In some cases, they don’t even...
Having bad breath can decrease our confidence in everyday communication. Mouth odour is a touchy issue that isn’t talked about much and rarely treated properly even though it’s something a very common problem. Knowing what causes mouth odour is the first step to treating it, and here are the main causes of having bad breath: 1) Bad hygiene If you don’t brush your teeth well enough it can leave a...
In the recent years, getting false teeth have become a popular method in cosmetic dentistry. With the modern dentistry technology, there has been an explosion of alternatives to replace missing tooth. Two of the most common options are dental implants and dentures. So what exactly is different between these two methods? Dentures Dentures can be considered the pioneer in the field of restoring missing teeth. Dentures are a block of...