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How to Get the Most Out of Your New Crown

If you’ve recently gotten your first crown or replaced an old one, there are specific steps you can take to help it last as long as possible. With great care, your oral health investment will be functional for many years to come. Floss Your Crown Daily The margins around your new crown need to be kept very clean. Brush them as you would your natural teeth, but floss them daily too. When done properly, flossing will not pull your crown off. However, not flossing could cause your crown to come out prematurely. To floss around a crown, gently slip the … Continue reading

Fast Smile Makeover Options

Have you decided to treat yourself to a smile you feel more comfortable about showing off? There are a number of cosmetic dental treatment options that we offer our Port Melbourne patients. If you’ve found yourself hiding your smile when you meet friends, in social settings or when posing for pictures, these cosmetic solutions can help you achieve that perfect smile you’ve been dreaming of. These smile makeover options won’t just improve your smile, they will also make you feel good in your own skin. If you are looking for quick and effective ways to improve your smile, here are … Continue reading “Fast Smile Makeover Options”

How to Clean Your Implant-Supported Dental Bridge?

An implant-supported dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace missing teeth. While a traditional dental bridge uses your natural teeth as anchors, implant-supported dentures use implants as the anchors. So, if you have several missing teeth, then our Port Melbourne dentist may recommend implant-supported bridges. An implant is placed within the bone to serve as an artificial root with a crown, or in this case, a bridge, 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 … 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”