Teeth whitening has become a popular cosmetic treatment to cover up stained or discoloured teeth, but it's not suitable for everyone. While some people expect a gleaming white smile, most bleaching treatments only lighte.....
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Sporting injuries such as chipped, cracked or knocked-out teeth, cut lips and broken jaws can be prevented or minimised by wearing a mouthguard, but not all mouthguards offer the same level of protection. Organisations l.....
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If you need to replace all of your teeth or just a few teeth, your dentist may suggest full or partial dentures. Removable dentures can be a convenient way to restore the appearance and function of missing teeth, but the.....
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If your dentist recommends a root canal, you might feel nervous about the pain. In fact, as root canal procedures are carried out using local anaesthesia to numb the pain, they're usually no more painful than getting a f.....
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If your teeth are stained or discoloured, slightly chipped or crooked or have gaps, your dentist may discuss the pros and cons of dental veneers with you. This cosmetic treatment fits thin coverings over the front of tee.....
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Dental care for children should begin as soon as their first teeth erupt. Taking good care of your children's teeth, and teaching them how to take care of their own teeth when they get old enough, will lower their risk o.....
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Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic treatment in Australia, but like all treatments, it carries a risk of side effects and complications. These may sometimes involve pain or discomfort.[1] Teeth whitening treatments pr.....
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If you or your kids consume too much sugar in your diets, you could be putting your oral health at risk.[1] Sugar feeds bacteria living in plaque on the teeth, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease among other heal.....
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Does your jaw hurt when you chew or bite down, open your mouth wide or when you wake up in the morning? Pain and discomfort in the jaw can be a symptom of a problem with your teeth, an injury to the jaw or the joints tha.....
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Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in many water supplies and in some foods. In Australia, most public water supplies have small amounts of fluoride added to help strengthen teeth against plaque and lower ra.....
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