What To Do When Plaque Builds Up on Baby’s Teeth
Did you know that 42% of Australian children between the ages of 5 and 10 have had cavities in their baby teeth, and 25% have untreated tooth decay? These figures are an alarming representation of the risk of not taking care of your child’s oral hygiene and diet from a young age. A child’s oral …
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What is the Recovery Time after Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure that involves the extraction of the third molars, or wisdom teeth, from the back of your mouth. A wisdom tooth usually erupts between the late teens to early 20s and might cause problems because of the lack of space in the mouth. This can lead to various …
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5 Reasons to Visit Whitehorse Dental for No-Drill Dentistry
Dental treatments and checkups are vital in helping us maintain and protect our teeth and gums. They are essential for healthy teeth, oral hygiene and a beautiful smile. But the thought of visiting a dentist is not something most children and adults look forward to. Dental anxiety, phobias and fear of dental drills may become …
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What are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns offer an ideal solution for protecting missing, weakened or fractured teeth. It’s a restorative procedure which involves fitting a tooth-shaped helmet over the damaged tooth. The cap is made of porcelain, ceramic, resin or other metals. The shade is matched to your tooth colour depending on the material of the crown and is …
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Professional Teeth Whitening: Types and Benefits
If the latest report from World Oral Health Day is anything to go by, teeth whitening is more popular than ever. A survey sampling 25,000 individuals discovered that 22% of the Australian adult population had whitened their teeth. This is an 8% surge from the first recorded data in 2017. The change is commendable, and …
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Benefits and Features of an Electric Toothbrush
Spending 2 minutes brushing your teeth twice daily may seem like a lot longer after a tiring day or when you’re late for work or school. But the time spent taking care of your teeth and oral hygiene may make the difference between protecting your pearly whites from plaque, cavities and oral diseases. The Australian …
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Do Wisdom Teeth Have To Come Out?
Wisdom teeth are the last types of teeth to appear. They often erupt in the late teens and early to mid-twenties (typically 17-25 years of age). Unlike the rest of your teeth, wisdom teeth can be problematic and are prone to different health complications. This nature makes it necessary for some people to extract these …
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Treating Your Child’s Cavities With No-Drill Dentistry
Dental cavities are some of the most common problems in Australia. According to statistics, at least one in four kids within the 5 to 10 years range have unattended decay in their baby teeth. Similarly, around 24% of Australian kids aged 6 to 14 have had carries in their permanent teeth. While cost is among …
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Here’s Why Our Blackburn Dental Clinic is an Environment-Friendly Clinic
Whitehorse Dental in Blackburn is an environment-friendly dental clinic. We strive to lessen the environmental impacts of our dentistry practice and reduce our footprint on our fragile environment. Often, when choosing a dental clinic, potential patients don’t think about the environment. We think you should. The environmental factors in dentistry are significant, and there are …
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I Have a Dental Emergency: What to Do When a Tooth Gets Knocked Out
Needing emergency dental care can happen to anyone, any time, anywhere. Suddenly, you’re in a world of pain, and that pain is focused around your mouth and head. Do you go to an urgent care? How do you find emergency dental care? Here are our tips to help you get the care you need when …
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