The Australian Dental Association recommends that you should visit your dentist for a check-up and clean every 6 months. Regular dental cleans will keep your teeth and gums healthy, helping to prevent Read More…
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My wisdom teeth don’t bother me now. Why not wait until they cause me problems?
Some people do elect to wait until they are having trouble with their wisdom teeth. Our approach at Shailer Park Dental is determined on a patient to patient basis. Some patients that Read More…
Why is it important to know the likely causes of tooth discolouration?
Reaching an accurate diagnosis of the cause of dental discolouration allows your dentist to select the most appropriate treatment options. Over-the-counter products may not be effective against some types of discolouration and Read More…
How effective is home bleaching in whitening the teeth?
Home bleaching does not make the teeth pure white like you may see in some advertising. If it did the teeth would not look natural. This form of bleaching is very effective Read More…
What does root canal treatment really mean?
Root canal or endodontic treatment is a process whereby inflamed or dead pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth, enabling a tooth that was causing pain to be retained. Once Read More…
At what age should I schedule my child’s first visit to the dentist?
Early visits can prevent minor problems from becoming major ones. At Shailer Park Dental, we advise parents to bring their kids in from 3 years of age. These visits are fun filled Read More…
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant can be thought of as an artificial tooth root that is submerged into the jawbone. When dental work such as a crown, fixed bridge or a full set of Read More…
How long will I have to go without any teeth for dentures?
Some removable dentures are made to be inserted immediately after the removal of a tooth or some teeth. These types of removable dentures are commonly termed ‘immediate dentures’. They can be constructed Read More…
What is the difference between a denture and a crown or bridge?
Removable dentures are those dentures (plates) the wearer can remove and replace at will. These types of dentures can replace one tooth, all your natural teeth, or any number of missing teeth Read More…
What are Dentures?
A denture is an appliance that replaces teeth made out of pink or gum coloured acrylic, a flexible nylon (Valplast) or metal framed. These are full mouth dentures (to replace all missing Read More…