Whiter, Brighter Teeth on Valentine’s Day

Whiter, Brighter Teeth on Valentine’s Day

Cosmetic Dentistry in Toorak, Teeth Whitening in Toorak

Whiter, Brighter Teeth on Valentine’s DayThere are many kinds of kisses – It may be an I love you kiss, or a quick kiss goodbye. But some of the most important kisses are given on Valentine’s Day.

But no matter what kind, a kiss should always be special. But, if our dental health is more ordinary than optimal, or even poor, nobody is going to want to kiss us. And that’s just wrong on Valentine’s Day! Poor dental hygiene can lead to bad breath, dingy teeth, an unattractive smile, and even poor general health.

At Simply Smiles Dental we suggest a number of things we can do to ensure that kissability remains constant, on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Your Whitest Smile on Valentine’s Day

One of the least invasive ways to enhance your smile is very effective and inexpensive. The process is teeth whitening. With a range of options, there has never been a better time to try professional tooth whitening.

The Importance Of Healthy Gums - toorak dentist

The Importance Of Healthy Gums

Dental Checkups in Toorak, Oral Health Tips, Preventative Dentistry

The Importance Of Healthy Gums - toorak dentistLet us pause a second and think about one of the most overworked parts of our body that we almost never think about – our gums!

We tend to ignore them event though they are the gatekeepers to our body. And not thinking about our gums can be unfortunate because over 20% of people in Australia have at least moderate gum disease according to the Australian Department of Health.

Gums are not just necessary to hold teeth in place, in fact healthy gums and teeth are necessary for a healthy body. Which is why we here at Simply Smiles Dental in Toorak want to help protect you from gum disease!

What Is Gum (Periodontal) Disease?

Gingivitis is caused by the presence of bacteria in the mouth and places for the bacteria to build up and stay.   This buildup causes inflammation and irritation, triggering an immune response by the body.  The mildest form of gum (periodontal) disease is called gingivitis. The good news is that gingivitis is extremely treatable and usually reversible. If gingivitis is allowed to remain, however, it can develop into periodontitis, which is much more serious.