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Dentures are prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth. They are available in two basic types – complete and partial. Complete dentures cover the whole teeth, whereas partial dentures are applied only to the missing two to three teeth. You can opt for either conventional or immediate dentures. Conventional dentures are available after a few… Continue Reading
Bleeding gums is a very common dental condition among patients worldwide. The major causes of bleeding gums are poor oral hygiene, consumption of damaging foods, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Bleeding gums are also a symptom of gum disease or periodontitis. It becomes necessary to treat them before they advance into life-threatening diseases. Let us try to… Continue Reading
Preventive dentistry refers to the branch of modern dentistry that aims at providing treatments that prevent or limit the development of dental diseases like cavities, periodontitis, tooth loss, etc. It includes various procedures as well as daily practices such as teeth cleaning, daily brushing and flossing, etc. Regular visits to the dentist once every few… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard the dreaded question before—from your current or previous dentist— “Have you been flossing?” So, why should we floss? Flossing has two benefits: For healthy teeth: It gets rid of the food and plaque trapped between your teeth. If left, this debris can get wedged up between your teeth. Left for… Continue Reading
What is Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation? Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental condition affecting the formation of tooth enamel. It results in enamel that is not as strong and mineralised as it should be. Teeth affected by MIH will have white, creamy, yellow or brown patches. They also tend to be sensitive to hot,… Continue Reading
This Antibiotic Awareness Week we’re joining with health organisations around the world to promote the appropriate and safe use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are very precious and we are raising awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance. Continue Reading
“5 minutes with…” is our new spotlight on some of the amazing and dedicated dental specialists that we refer to. Specialist treatment is sometimes required for more extensive or complex treatment plans, and at Alphington Dental Care we have curated a comprehensive list of practitioners who deliver excellent treatment. Continue Reading
Over the past few months we have been running a competition for some of the new patients that attend our clinic. We are pleased to announce that our lovely patient Emily is the winner of our iPad draw, which I had the opportunity to present to her. As well as getting her partner on… Continue Reading
Flossing is an important part of maintaining your oral hygiene. As well as controlling decay and infections, flossing will be an important step in keeping your breath fresh. Your toothbrush alone will not be able to reach the tight spaces between the teeth—no matter how excellent your brushing is! In reality, most people know they… Continue Reading
Did you know that our principal dentist Dr Claire Wilson has a gorgeous Dalmatian called Archer? Sarah, our dental nurse and assistant on Saturdays has an adorable cat called Broadi who she rescued as a kitten when she found it alone and flea-ridden. In fact, our whole team have grown up with and love… Continue Reading
Dentures are prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth. They are available in two basic types – complete and partial. Complete dentures cover the whole teeth, whereas partial dentures are applied only to the missing two to three teeth. You can opt for either conventional or immediate dentures. Conventional dentures are available after a few… Continue Reading
Bleeding gums is a very common dental condition among patients worldwide. The major causes of bleeding gums are poor oral hygiene, consumption of damaging foods, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Bleeding gums are also a symptom of gum disease or periodontitis. It becomes necessary to treat them before they advance into life-threatening diseases. Let us try to… Continue Reading
Preventive dentistry refers to the branch of modern dentistry that aims at providing treatments that prevent or limit the development of dental diseases like cavities, periodontitis, tooth loss, etc. It includes various procedures as well as daily practices such as teeth cleaning, daily brushing and flossing, etc. Regular visits to the dentist once every few… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard the dreaded question before—from your current or previous dentist— “Have you been flossing?” So, why should we floss? Flossing has two benefits: For healthy teeth: It gets rid of the food and plaque trapped between your teeth. If left, this debris can get wedged up between your teeth. Left for… Continue Reading
What is Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation? Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental condition affecting the formation of tooth enamel. It results in enamel that is not as strong and mineralised as it should be. Teeth affected by MIH will have white, creamy, yellow or brown patches. They also tend to be sensitive to hot,… Continue Reading
This Antibiotic Awareness Week we’re joining with health organisations around the world to promote the appropriate and safe use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are very precious and we are raising awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance. Continue Reading
“5 minutes with…” is our new spotlight on some of the amazing and dedicated dental specialists that we refer to. Specialist treatment is sometimes required for more extensive or complex treatment plans, and at Alphington Dental Care we have curated a comprehensive list of practitioners who deliver excellent treatment. Continue Reading
Over the past few months we have been running a competition for some of the new patients that attend our clinic. We are pleased to announce that our lovely patient Emily is the winner of our iPad draw, which I had the opportunity to present to her. As well as getting her partner on… Continue Reading
Flossing is an important part of maintaining your oral hygiene. As well as controlling decay and infections, flossing will be an important step in keeping your breath fresh. Your toothbrush alone will not be able to reach the tight spaces between the teeth—no matter how excellent your brushing is! In reality, most people know they… Continue Reading
Did you know that our principal dentist Dr Claire Wilson has a gorgeous Dalmatian called Archer? Sarah, our dental nurse and assistant on Saturdays has an adorable cat called Broadi who she rescued as a kitten when she found it alone and flea-ridden. In fact, our whole team have grown up with and love… Continue Reading
