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How to Clean Your Implant Supported Dental Bridge

An implant supported dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace missing teeth. A traditional dental bridge uses your natural teeth as anchors. But if you have several missing teeth, then our Port Melbourne dentist may recommend one that uses implants as the anchors. An implant is placed within the bone to serve as an artificial root. A crown, or in this case, a bridge, is then attached to it. With implants, there is no natural tooth to decay, but they can lose bone support if not cared for properly. Since dental implants are placed directly in the bone, … Continue reading

Gum Disease Symptoms and Treatment

Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease causes more adult tooth loss than cavities do? Our Port Melbourne dentists are committed to helping you and your family reduce the risk of gum disease and save your smile through therapeutic and preventative techniques. Signs to Look For The following symptoms are all classic signs of an active periodontal infection. Gums that are swollen and tender Bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth Receding gumlines (“long teeth”) Tooth sensitivity or mobility Soreness when you chew Bad breath Problems with food getting stuck between teeth Visible tartar buildup and staining across the … Continue reading

Benefits of Dental Veneers

Are you hoping to boost your appearance and self-esteem by investing in dental veneers? These porcelain cosmetic treatments can drastically transform the way your smile looks and feels, in as little as two or three appointments. What are Veneers? Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain. We design each one to fit snuggly over your front teeth, to change their shape, size, and colour. When might someone want to consider investing in veneers? Here are just a few reasons: A Faster Alternative to Braces — Sometimes called “instant braces,” dental veneers can mask slightly crooked, gapped, or crowded teeth to … Continue reading “Benefits of Dental Veneers”

Are Your Teeth Jagged and Sharp? Find Out Why

Have you noticed that your teeth don’t look like they used to? Maybe they’re jagged, sharp, and cutting your tongue. What caused this change in your teeth and what can be done about it? Improper Bite You may have never noticed this before, but it’s possible that you have an improper bite alignment. When we bite our back teeth together, the natural bite should show our upper teeth slightly overlapping the lower ones. If when you bite down, you see that your teeth are biting edge to edge, then this is a problem that should be addressed. Over time this … Continue reading