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What is a fissure sealant? All back teeth have a set of grooves (or fissures) on the biting surface to assist us with chewing. Some teeth have particularly deep grooves where it can be almost impossible to efficiently clean food and bacteria from them. This can cause the tooth to decay, which can progress… Continue Reading
When some—or all—of your teeth have been lost, one option is to have a set of false teeth. These are also known as plates, dentures or a removable prosthesis. Aside from retaining chewing function they can also act to restore speech, aesthetics, and even act as support for the lips and cheeks. Continue Reading
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is one of the most fundamental steps in maintaining good oral health. Aside from preventing decay and gum disease, this keeps your mouth feeling clean, your breath smelling fresh, and helps prevent staining. What many people are less aware of is that too much brushing can actually harm… Continue Reading
“On this International Day, I urge commitment to end bias, greater investments in science, technology, engineering and math education for all women and girls as well as opportunities for their careers and longer-term professional advancement so that all can benefit from their ground-breaking future contributions.” — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres Continue Reading
Discolouration or staining of the teeth is one of the most common complaints our patients have. While we spend a lot of our work treating decay, gum disease and other conditions, the appearance of the teeth can be just as important for us. Feeling good about your teeth and their appearance can boost confidence, happiness… Continue Reading
What is the CDBS? The Child Dental Benefits Scheme, or CDBS, is a federal government scheme that provides over 3 million children Australia-wide with $1000 worth of routine dental treatment every two (2) calendar years. This balance is for eligible* children aged 2 – 17 years old Continue Reading
Bad breath is one of the most common concerns our patients have, and can be a source of great embarrassment. We share our best tips and advice to keep your breath fresh throughout the day! Continue Reading
Alphington Dental Care has been open exactly one year today! It’s been a busy time for everyone, and our team has only continued to grow! We’ve had our second dentist Hannah join the practice, keeping the lovely dental nurses Katie and Sarah on their toes. Continue Reading
Diet is one of the most important factors in encouraging a healthy mouth. Everything we consume on a daily basis goes through our mouths, and establishing a healthy diet is an essential part of preventing oral infection and disease. Dentally, a healthy diet primarily means low sugar and minimising acidic foods. This will help… Continue Reading
Isn’t it fantastic that we live in Melbourne – the sporting capital of Australia! I can’t think of anywhere else that offers more opportunity to watch and participate in sports. Individual and team sports are not only fun they also keep us fit and healthy. Despite these great things there is nothing worse for a… Continue Reading
What is a fissure sealant? All back teeth have a set of grooves (or fissures) on the biting surface to assist us with chewing. Some teeth have particularly deep grooves where it can be almost impossible to efficiently clean food and bacteria from them. This can cause the tooth to decay, which can progress… Continue Reading
When some—or all—of your teeth have been lost, one option is to have a set of false teeth. These are also known as plates, dentures or a removable prosthesis. Aside from retaining chewing function they can also act to restore speech, aesthetics, and even act as support for the lips and cheeks. Continue Reading
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is one of the most fundamental steps in maintaining good oral health. Aside from preventing decay and gum disease, this keeps your mouth feeling clean, your breath smelling fresh, and helps prevent staining. What many people are less aware of is that too much brushing can actually harm… Continue Reading
“On this International Day, I urge commitment to end bias, greater investments in science, technology, engineering and math education for all women and girls as well as opportunities for their careers and longer-term professional advancement so that all can benefit from their ground-breaking future contributions.” — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres Continue Reading
Discolouration or staining of the teeth is one of the most common complaints our patients have. While we spend a lot of our work treating decay, gum disease and other conditions, the appearance of the teeth can be just as important for us. Feeling good about your teeth and their appearance can boost confidence, happiness… Continue Reading
What is the CDBS? The Child Dental Benefits Scheme, or CDBS, is a federal government scheme that provides over 3 million children Australia-wide with $1000 worth of routine dental treatment every two (2) calendar years. This balance is for eligible* children aged 2 – 17 years old Continue Reading
Bad breath is one of the most common concerns our patients have, and can be a source of great embarrassment. We share our best tips and advice to keep your breath fresh throughout the day! Continue Reading
Alphington Dental Care has been open exactly one year today! It’s been a busy time for everyone, and our team has only continued to grow! We’ve had our second dentist Hannah join the practice, keeping the lovely dental nurses Katie and Sarah on their toes. Continue Reading
Diet is one of the most important factors in encouraging a healthy mouth. Everything we consume on a daily basis goes through our mouths, and establishing a healthy diet is an essential part of preventing oral infection and disease. Dentally, a healthy diet primarily means low sugar and minimising acidic foods. This will help… Continue Reading
Isn’t it fantastic that we live in Melbourne – the sporting capital of Australia! I can’t think of anywhere else that offers more opportunity to watch and participate in sports. Individual and team sports are not only fun they also keep us fit and healthy. Despite these great things there is nothing worse for a… Continue Reading
