Now, as dentists, we don’t learn at dental school about ‘tradie’s teeth’, however, it's an important topic to cover, particularly if you are a tradie or related to one in some way.
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Often a visit to the dentist involves the dentist or oral health therapist requesting to take some x-rays. Often the patient looks a little hesitant about this and may wonder why they are necessary or safe.
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It can happen any time. Luckily dental filling materials these days allow us to rebuild broken teeth so that they look as good as new without the need for cutting away healthy tooth structure.
Would you ask your plumber to fix your car? Would you ask your hairdresser to rewire the house you are renovating?
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We’re constantly bombarded with photographs of models with pearly white teeth, perfect skin and the perfect smile.
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Strong healthy teeth and optimum growth of the jaws and face, are a vital component of your child’s overall health and well-being. So here’s a quick checklist of what commonly happens when you take your child for a dental visit at Best St Dental
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You don’t want to be worried about whether or not you have bad breath at any time, let alone during the Christmas season.
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We’re committed to safety and quality at Best St Dental and we’re pleased to announce we are now a COVID Safe business.
This means we have a COVID safe plan to help protect patients, staff and visitors to the practice.
Read MoreYou may be surprised to find out that 13-39% of all dental injuries are sports-related. Injuries are twice as common in males as females, with the maxillary central incisor being the most commonly injured tooth (that's the big tooth in the front of the mouth).
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From cheese to yoghurt, to your home brewed kombucha, we consume bacteria and bugs every day and have for thousands of years. A healthy and balanced microflora is important for our health and wellbeing. Our bodies have an intimate interdependence with bacteria and other microorganisms in what is known as the ‘human microbiome’.
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We’re often reminded of the importance of staying hydrated but it’s easy to forget when we’re overwhelmed with the busyness of day to day life. Most people are aware of how important it is for our general health but perhaps you haven’t considered how important it is to our oral health too.
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If you’ve turned on the television lately there is a fair chance you will have seen advertising for charcoal toothpastes which claim to remove stains and whiten teeth.
But how effective is modern activated charcoal toothpaste? Are these claims are based on solid scientific data? Read on as we explore some commonly asked questions.
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The most common filling material used when building up teeth is known as composite resin. This is a material made of plastic and glass which sets under blue light. The material bonds to tooth enamel and can be used to build up entire teeth.
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Have you ever wondered how best to look after your own, or a family members dentures? Many people think that once they have dentures they won’t have any more dental issues. On the contrary, dentures and gums that aren’t looked after properly can just as easily lead to infection.
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Let’s be honest, root canal has a bad name! More than likely you’ve heard bad stories from “friends” about root canal treatment, but can you tell fact from fiction? Keep reading to learn the benefits of root canal treatment as we dispel some common misconceptions regarding dentistry’s most misunderstood middle-child.
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Over 200,000 years ago, the early human brain started to grow at a rapid pace, changing the shape of the skull and leaving a lot less room for teeth. With their new smarts and the introduction of agriculture, people began to eat softer more palatable foods, basically removing the need for wisdom teeth to exist at all.
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When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush??
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Over half the population will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some stage, the undiagnosed underlying causes could be scarier than you think!
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Have you ever been drawn to someone else's bright, white smile? Maybe you’ve wished your teeth were just a few shades brighter. It’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed with all the different whitening toothpastes, whitening strips and bleaching trays on the market.
Keep reading to learn about the benefits of professional tooth whitening, what works and what may not.
When you’ve been at the dentist have you ever been asked a question that doesn’t have anything to do with your teeth? Or maybe you’ve not mentioned a medication or condition to your dentist because it didn’t seem related? Keep reading to find out why your medical history is important to your dentist.
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