HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?
A very common question at the Dentist. Patients request this information when evaluating how worthwhile a treatment is given the cost, time and potential pain involved. But it’s a difficult question to answer given that the longevity of dental treatment is affected by so many local factors, for example, the size and position of a restoration, […]
Bad Breath? What Causes it?
Bad Breath, what causes it? Bad breath is a common reason for presentation at the dentist. It may have been mentioned sensitively by a partner or best friend. Surprisingly in genuine cases of bad breath, the effected person is often unaware of the magnitude of the problem due to ‘acclimatisation’ to their own odour … This is […]
Sensitive Teeth?
This is a common complaint. What does it mean? Dentists take a lot of interest when a client says they have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can be the first sign of a problem with a tooth. A Dentist can discern whether the sensitivity is ‘common’ sensitivity or if there is an underlying problem such as […]
Should I Get Dental Extra’s Cover
Should I get Dental Extra’s Cover? It is hard to know where to start with Dental Extra’s cover. The value that people get out of Dental Extra’s cover varies highly from individual to individual and from health fund to health fund. The principal differences between health funds are whether or not you are rewarded […]
Whitening: Does it Work?
Teeth are still predominantly whitened using peroxide based treatments. That’s right the same way that hair was once (or still is?) bleached. In keeping with the modern era the choices are mind-boggling and a bit confusing. This is a quick how-too on making decisions regarding whitening. Step 1: Take my word for it: […]
To Fluoride or not to Fluoride?
This question has raised some controversy during its history. Not many people know that Fluoride’s effects on teeth were originally discovered following research between 1909 and 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In particular what sparked the research was an unusual brown mottling of the enamel noticed on the teeth of residents and native residents born […]
Composite fillings or Amalgam!
We have all been exposed to a great deal of controversy regarding the Amalgam debate. A common presenting complaint at the dentist concerns the patients desire to remove existing amalgam (grey) fillings to have them replaced with a suitable tooth coloured substitute. Common concerns from clients regarding amalgam relate to their mercury content and/or their […]
