Chipped a Front Tooth? You Might Not Need a Crown
It happens in an instant. A bite into something hard, a knock during sport, or simply an old edge that finally gives way, and suddenly there is a small chip on a front tooth that you can feel with your tongue and see in every photo. The good news is that a minor chip rarely needs […]
Why a Chemist Mouthguard Might Not Save Your Child’s Teeth
Winter sport season is in full swing, and across Brisbane’s northside that means footy, rugby and netball most weekends. Amid the boots, the socks and the early starts, the small piece of gear that protects teeth is often the one grabbed last from a chemist shelf. A custom sports mouthguard is one of the simplest ways […]
Why Would Anyone Wait Three Weeks for a Crown Anymore?
The old way of getting a crown had a rhythm everyone dreaded. One appointment to prepare the tooth and take a putty impression, a temporary crown glued on to get you through, then a wait of a couple of weeks while a lab made the real thing, and a second appointment to fit it. Somewhere […]
When Snoring Is More Than Just Noise: What Your Dentist Can See
Snoring is usually treated as a punchline, or a reason someone ends up on the couch. But a partner’s elbow in the ribs at 2am is sometimes the first sign of something worth taking seriously, and the person who often spots the early clues is not a sleep specialist at all. It is the dentist. […]
Your Child’s Dental Care Might Already Be Covered. Here’s How
A lot of parents assume taking the kids to the dentist will be another line on an already stretched budget, so the appointment quietly slides down the to-do list. What many families do not realise is that their children’s routine dental care may already be funded. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is a Medicare program that […]
Is Teeth Whitening Safe if Your Teeth Are Already Sensitive
Select Is Teeth Whitening Safe if Your Teeth Are Already Sensitive? Is Teeth Whitening Safe if Your Teeth Are Already Sensitive? Select Is Teeth Whitening Safe if Your Teeth Are Already Sensitive? Is Teeth Whitening Safe if Your Teeth Are Already Sensitive? There is a quiet hesitation behind a lot of whitening questions. People want a brighter smile, but they have felt that zing of cold air on a sensitive tooth, and they assume whitening will only make it worse. So they reach […]