Regular Dental Cleans: Why They Are Important

Regular Dental Cleans: Why They Are Important

If you brush, floss and use mouthwash every day, you may wonder why it’s a big deal if you miss the occasional teeth cleaning appointment.

A dental clean, however, is more than just an elaborate version of what you do at home. Regular dental cleans in Toorak are vitally important to the health of your teeth and gums, and missing even one can trigger serious dental issues.

Smile Trends

Smile Trends

Not so long ago, porcelain veneers could be spotted from across a crowded room. Thick and opaque, these cosmetic “enhancements” often resembled horse teeth and were hardly an improvement over a person’s natural teeth.

Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry materials and techniques have come a long way in recent decades.

This is partly due to patients who just want to subtly enhance what they already have rather than sport Hollywood smiles that scream, “I paid a lot for this!”

The Tooth Fairy And Dental Care For Kids

The Tooth Fairy And Dental Care For Kids

As a parent, you know exactly who the tooth fairy is. As you do with Santa at Christmas time, you embody the spirit of this beloved icon when your children lose baby teeth.

With the deftness of a ninja,  you sneak around in the darkness of night, slip your hand beneath the pillow and retrieve the tooth, leaving cold, hard cash in its place with nary a disturbance of your little one’s dreams.

This rite of passage is celebrated the same way in Australia, England, Canada and the United States, but your dentist in Melbourne has unearthed its origins and other traditions around the world.

Whitening Addicts: Too Much of a Good Thing

Whitening Addicts: Too Much of a Good Thing

Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental procedure in Australia, and chances are you already know someone who has brightened his or her smile with this cost-effective treatment. If done correctly and under a dentist’s supervision, teeth bleaching poses few risks to your oral health.

As with any good thing, however, there will always be people who feel that if a little whitening works well, a lot of whitening can work even better. Your Toorak dentist explains why this is faulty thinking and offers tips to avoid becoming a “bleachaholic.”

Finding A Good Dentist

Finding A Good Dentist

So you’re looking for a new Melbourne dentist. Perhaps you’ve moved towns,  or you’re not happy with your current dentist. Maybe you just haven’t been to a dentist in years and don’t know where to begin.  Whatever your situation, there are methods you can use to find the most suitable dentist that meets your needs.

The best way to find a great dentist is through word of mouth.  If you live in an area where family and friends live or work, they may be able to recommend their personal Melbourne dentist. They will be able to tell you if the dentist is gentle, has a good bedside manner, and explains the treatment clearly.

Cancer Treatment and Dental Care

Cancer Treatment and Dental Care

If you are undergoing treatment for cancer, particularly the use of chemotherapy or radiation, you should ensure you visit your dentist in Toorak as early as possible. Our Toorak dentists at Simply Smiles Dental know what you are going through as we see patients in your situation often.

It is important that you receive dental care before and during your treatment as this will prevent serious oral complications later on.

What is Preventative Dentistry?

What is Preventative Dentistry?

“Prevention is better than a cure” is not an uncommon expression and this is especially true when it comes to your general health and your teeth.

Preventative Dentistry is all about keeping your mouth healthy which means you will have less need for lengthy and costly dental treatment down the track.

Whilst you may think that regular brushing and flossing at home are enough prevention, you would be surprised that you are most likely missing those areas below the gum line, inside the fine ridges on surfaces and in between your teeth.  Patients are often alarmed when we show them the tartar buildup behind their lower front teeth despite their diligent brushing.

Overseas Dental Care Vs Local Dental Care

Overseas Dental Care Vs Local Dental Care

Dental treatment is what many of us dread the most. This is not so much because of the need to attend what seems like endless appointments and the need to adjust one’s weekly diary to comply, but the amount of money it costs too.

In fact, some cosmetic treatment requires the need to compile a savings plan so that the cost can be distributed over a period of time.

As a result of these costs and the never ending dream of a beautiful smile you may look for other options, such as getting dental treatment overseas. Many dental services in countries such as Thailand throw their cost effective professional services at us claiming that the savings you will make will supplement a holiday in Thailand lounging around on a delightful tropical beach with a great apartment close at hand.

The Anatomy Of A Tooth

The Anatomy of a Tooth

In a lifetime you will have two complete sets of teeth. First, are the primary teeth or baby teeth. Children usually have 20 teeth.

A baby starts getting teeth at six months and lose them at age 13 years. The roots on primary teeth are not as deep or firmly fixed in the bone as permanent teeth.

The permanent teeth or adult teeth come in between ages 6 and 14 years old.

There are 32 adult teeth in a typical mouth. These teeth should last a lifetime. The enamel of a tooth is the hardest material in your body. It has to withstand the impact of chewing and grinding food.

Why A Root Canal Treatment Is Always Preferred Over Extraction

Root Canal Treatment

When your grandparents were young, people thought nothing of extracting a tooth that was deeply infected and causing pain. Anesthesia and dental instruments weren’t nearly as sophisticated as they are now, and root canal therapy earned a reputation for being scary and painful.

Modern dentistry has come a long way, however, and your dentist Melbourne at Simply Smiles in South Yarra and Toorak always strives to save your natural teeth rather than extract them.