What To Do When You Have a Tooth Knocked Out
If you suffer a blow to the mouth or fall and hit your face, this could cause severe damage to your teeth. Sometimes, an impact can knock teeth out completely. A tooth knocked out of your mouth is a dental avulsion. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to save a tooth knocked out of …
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Why A Dentist May Recommend Tooth Crowns for Kids
Dental crowns (also known as caps) are protective and functional tooth coverings that rest on top of damaged teeth. A dentist may recommend a crown for a child if they have found large cavities that cannot be resolved with a traditional filling, or the primary (baby) tooth is chipped or not growing correctly. The purpose …
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When Do Kids Lose Their Baby Teeth?
Babies get their teeth at varying ages. There is no particular age by which they should have them. If you’re wondering when kids lose baby teeth — there’s a general age, but every child is different. We know the age range when each adult tooth comes through, however. As an adult tooth pushes up, it …
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8 Fun Dental Facts About Teeth That You Might Not Know
We know that brushing and flossing daily makes for healthy teeth, but do you know these 8 fun facts about your pearly whites? 8 Tooth Facts You May Not Know 1. Tooth enamel is the hardest part of your entire body Tooth enamel is the hard shiny top layer of your tooth. Acting like a …
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Can Good Oral Hygiene Help During A Pandemic?
Can good oral hygiene help during a pandemic? A recent study published in the British Dental Journal shows that a healthy mouth may prevent severe cases of COVID-19. In the fight against the spread of COVID-19, optimising your own health — such as staying on top of your dental care — may do more than …
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Why Are My Teeth Sensitive To Cold?
Melbourne winters are brisk, and you might be feeling the icy chill on your teeth. If you have teeth sensitive to cold, our Antarctic winds may be unbearably painful. Sensitive teeth are a common dental issue. Not only teeth sensitive to cold, but you may also feel teeth sensitivity with hot or sweet foods and …
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For the Love of Chocolate: 3 Teeth-Friendly Ways to Eat Chocolate
Got a sweet tooth for chocolate? Don’t worry, so do we. You might be asking, “but wait, isn’t chocolate bad for teeth?” As dentists, we think it’s important that you enjoy all the foods you love most. This includes the endorphin-releasing treat that we all love — chocolate. When your teeth are happy and healthy, …
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Bleeding Gums: Causes, Prevention & Treatments
You may notice your gums bleeding when brushing your teeth or after biting into an apple. It may be a tiny amount of blood, and it may not hurt at all. But it should not be ignored. Gums can bleed for different reasons, but unfortunately, we find the problem is commonly procrastinated on. Consequently, many …
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3 Dental Lessons from Remote Communities
Have you ever wondered what dentistry is like in other parts of the world? It may surprise you, even in the most remote communities, adults and children experience similar dental problems. In 2011, I had the opportunity to do volunteer dentistry work at a clinic in remote Cambodia. I went with a not-for-profit organisation called …
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Why Are My Teeth Breaking? Causes, Types, Treatments & Long-Term Solutions
At Whitehorse Dental in Blackburn, we understand how frustrating and limiting brittle, breaking teeth can be. Constant trips to the dentist for repairs can take a toll on your time, budget, and peace of mind. Living with the daily fear of cracking a tooth can even stop you from enjoying your favourite foods. But you …
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