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How to Deal With Gum Recession

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Do you have receding gums that make you feel extra conscious about your smile? Chances are, you also feel increased sensitivity too. This is a common dental condition that affects lots of people, but the good news is that if addressed quickly, it’ll be kept under control! What causes gum recession? Receding gums can be caused by several different factors. On one end of the spectrum, it could be due to factors outside your control like genetic makeup and oral anatomy. Or, it also could be due to a simpler problem that’s easily fixed like brushing too aggressively. Teeth grinding, … Continue reading “How to Deal With Gum Recession”

Dentures Vs Dental Implants: Which Is The Best Choice For You?

At Port Melbourne Dental Care, we offer a range of reliable treatments when it comes to replacing missing teeth, including dentures and dental implants. Looking at restoring your missing teeth and stuck between these two popular options? Here’s a guide that will help you differentiate between the two and make your decision! Dentures Dentures are a relatively speedy treatment that falls on the more affordable side of the spectrum. Be it a partial or full design, this single appliance can restore all your missing teeth in one go. However, you’ll find that they do require some adjusting when it comes … Continue reading

4 Great Habits to Keep Your Smile Healthy!

It’s never too late to start up a great oral hygiene routine and get your dental health sorted out! Managing a few great habits consistently may significantly help with any dental issues you frequently face. Here are some easy habits you’ll want to pick up to keep your smile healthy all year long! Brush and Floss Every Day Brushing and flossing your daily should be a key component of every oral hygiene routine. Brushing can help prevent cavities, bad breath and also gum disease, so make sure to brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day using a soft-bristled … Continue reading

Things to Consider When Getting Your Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin cosmetic restorations that are usually the ideal treatment to mask a number of minor aesthetic issues. You can get whiter teeth and a straighter smile in a shorter duration of time! Whether part of a complete smile makeover or a standalone dental treatment, here’s what you need to consider when getting your veneers: How many are needed Veneers are primarily bonded to the front teeth in your smile zone, so when you smile, it’s usually these number of teeth that will require veneers. Most of our patients opt for 6 veneers to start with but it’s … Continue reading

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your 6 Month Dental Checkup!

Always had a healthy smile with minimal dental issues and thought, “Why not just skip this checkup, I don’t really have any issues to worry about anyway!” Then this article is for you! Before you realize it, you’ve skipped multiple checkups and while it may not seem like a big deal, here’s why making that appointment is imperative, whether you have healthy teeth or not. Prevention “Prevention is better than cure” is the basic underlying concept of your 6 month checkups. The goal is to prevent common dental issues through education, monitoring and consistent maintenance via various preventative methods that … Continue reading