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Common Causes of Bad Breath

Halitosis (the clinical term we use to describe bad breath) is a problematic and often embarrassing condition that can affect your personal, professional, and social life. Fortunately, our Port Melbourne dentists can help you with bad breath in a confidential and discreet manner. To get started, it’s best to pinpoint what’s causing your halitosis. Here are some of the most common factors to consider: Gum Disease — Periodontal disease is a significant dental infection that lurks below the gums, where brushing and sometimes even flossing cannot reach. You’ll want to schedule a series of deep cleanings at PMD Dental Care … Continue reading “Common Causes of Bad Breath”

Orthodontics vs. Veneers: Deciding Which Option Is Best for You

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? Have been considering cosmetic dentistry? Deciding between orthodontics and veneers can be difficult. The Port Melbourne dentists of PMD Dental Care in are here to help you decide which option is best for your smile. Orthodontics/Braces/Aligners If you’re already happy with the size, shape and color of your teeth, then braces or orthodontic aligners might be the way to go. This option is a permanent and reasonably affordable way to get a nicer smile. Braces simply move your teeth into the proper alignment. Like other methods for improving your smile, they … Continue reading

Caring for Your New All-on-Four Implants

All on Four dental implants are one of the tooth replacement treatments available at PMD Dental Care in Port Melbourne. This treatment replaces all of your upper or lower missing teeth with four dental implants that are inserted within the bone. A bridge of artificial teeth is attached to them, across the entire arch. But undergoing this process doesn’t mean that you can do away with your previous oral hygiene routine. To ensure that your implants last a lifetime, you’ll have to be dedicated to cleaning them properly. Though there are no teeth to decay, your dental implants can … Continue reading

Wisdom Teeth Removal Care Instructions

After you’ve had your wisdom teeth removed at PMD Dental Care in our Port Melbourne office, there will be an opening where the roots once were. A blood clot will fill the surgical site and it’s very important that it stays in place. If it becomes dislodged, you will get what’s called a “dry socket.” Dry sockets are very painful. Basically, it means that you have exposed jaw bone, and even breathing in air will hurt. Avoiding a Dry Socket When you leave the dental office, you’ll have gauze over the extraction site. We’ll show you how to … Continue reading

Dental Care During Orthodontic Treatment

Keeping your smile healthy is always important, but when you have fixed braces or removable orthodontic appliances, having great oral hygiene is vital. To ensure that your teeth are healthy throughout treatment and after your braces are finally removed, here are several things to keep in mind: Brush Above and Below Brackets Plaque tends to accumulate around brackets, which can cause “white circles” of demineralization to form and be visible when the braces are removed. So be sure to angle your brush in various ways to reach every surface. Clean Between It can be challenging to clean between your … Continue reading