Bruxing – Teeth Grinding and Jaw Clenching
Clenching and grinding teeth can be viewed as physiological, it is so common with probably 80% engaging in this habit at some time. The habit should be treated when pathology develops. Some common symptoms are: Worn unsightly dentition with loss of vertical dimension, loss of face height, cracked and broken teeth. Clicking and unstable jaw […]
Swimming and Dental Erosion
Summers in Melbourne can be hot and one way to beat the heat is to go swimming. However, pools that are improperly maintained present a hazard to your teeth because of the pH balance caused by chlorine and other chemicals in the water. The damage that is caused by improper chlorine levels to the teeth […]
Importance of Dental X-rays and Why We Take Them!
To provide the best dental care, a diagnostic dental X-ray is required. A visual exam doesn’t provide enough information about your tooth. Thanks to digital X-rays, we can accurately diagnose and treat dental decay early before they become painful or serious. Dental X-rays, also known as a radiograph, give us the ability to see between […]
Personal Dental Hygiene
Tooth brushing Brushing cleans half of the teeth, the bits you can see. The important place to clean is the gum line. Do not brush up and down, side to side or many teeth at once. Try to clean between the gum and teeth. Push down and make small circles with a soft brush. If […]