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How to Get the Most Out of Your New Crown

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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

Why You Should Whiten Your Teeth

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Teeth whitening is something that people do for a variety of reasons. Some are obvious, others are personal, but there’s no one situation that makes teeth whitening the right option for everyone. At PMD Dental Care, we offer professional teeth whitening in Port Melbourne to help our patients make the most of their smiles. You may want to consider this simple cosmetic procedure if you fit any of the following categories:  An Upcoming Smile Makeover Teeth whitening is usually the first step to a smile makeover. In some situations, lightening the colour of your teeth may be a more effective … Continue reading

Managing Tooth Sensitivity

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Sensitive teeth are uncomfortable to live with. They impact your diet, make it hurt to use your toothbrush, and even fluctuate with the temperature outside.  What does tooth sensitivity say about your smile’s health and what steps can you take to stop it? Check Your Oral Products Whitening ingredients in toothpaste, mouthwash, or over-the-counter bleaching kits can make your teeth hypersensitive after using them a several times. Try discontinuing the product and seeing if symptoms resolve on their own. Sensitivity Toothpaste and Fluoride Supplementation Specially formulated toothpastes for sensitivity, as well as over the counter fluoride rinses, can work to … Continue reading

Four Fast Smile Makeover Options

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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. Here are four of the fastest and effective choices to consider:   Teeth Whitening One of the best ways to enhance the appearance of your smile is to elect to whiten your teeth. Both professional and over the counter products are effective, depending on the type of results that you’re looking for. Whitening is perfect as a stand-alone “smile makeover” or to jump-start a more complex cosmetic treatment … Continue reading

The Top Five Cosmetic Dental Treatments

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Thinking of sprucing up the way your smile looks? At PMD Dental Care, we offer a variety of cosmetic dental treatments to choose from. Chances are, there’s one that’s right for you. Here are some of the top aesthetic dental choices that we provide in our Port Melbourne practice: Teeth Whitening Affordable and effective, our Port Melbourne teeth whitening treatments are great as a stand-alone smile makeover or to jump-start your upcoming cosmetic treatments. We may recommend whitening your teeth before getting another procedure, so that new restorations can be made to match your brighter smile.   Dental Bonding A … Continue reading

Common Causes of Bad Breath

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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