NEWCASTLE
02 4926 2553
The dental health and oral care areas of general dentistry is improving tremendously with each passing day. The technological improvements in dentistry have opened up various ways by which people who have suffered dental loss or missed teeth for various reasons can now have artificial teeth which looks no different than their original teeth. Dental …
PLAY VIDEO A chipped tooth is defined by a tooth breaking above the gumline and a portion of the outer enamel layer completely separating. This often occurs as the result of trauma or impact to the face and mouth. Small fractures or “chips” involving only the tooth enamel are the least severe and pose the …
PLAY VIDEO A cantilever bridge can be an excellent choice for replacing a missing tooth. A cantilever bridge, unlike a traditional bridge, uses a tooth on one side of the restoration for support. It can be made of ceramic or composite material. This option is typically considered in situations where the teeth are not subject …
PLAY VIDEO Taking proper care of your implant supported bridge is important in maintaining good oral health and ensuring the longevity of your restoration and the implants supporting it. Just like your natural teeth, your bridge requires proper daily cleaning to maintain optimal health. Caring for your bridge can be challenging because of the need …
PLAY VIDEO Peri-Implantitis is the inflammation of gum tissue and bone around a dental implant. As a result, the supporting bone around the Implant is lost. You may not be aware that this is actually occurring, however, if the condition is detected, it is very important to seek treatment. Symptoms of Peri-Implantitis can vary in …
PLAY VIDEO Replacing a tooth can be accomplished with a dental implant. A dental implant restores the mouth to optimal function; stabilising the surrounding bone, tissue and teeth by substituting the root structure of the missing tooth. This helps to prevent further serious complications that can arise if the missing tooth is left untreated. First …
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PLAY VIDEO A dental implant can be used to replace a missing tooth. By substituting the root of the missing tooth, it prevents further serious complications that can arise if the missing tooth is left untreated. First, the site is prepared for the implant. Next, the implant body is placed into the bone. Next, the …
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PLAY VIDEO When a tooth is severely damaged, and there is not enough of the natural tooth remaining to support a crown, a procedure called a “build up” is performed. Composite is used to add back enough structure to the tooth so that it can be crowned and preserved. First of all, the decayed portion …
PLAY VIDEO Both a bridge and a dental implant are excellent options for replacing your missing tooth. In most cases, both will require multiple appointments to complete and careful consultation with your doctor to establish which is the right one for you. A bridge provides a replacement tooth by using teeth on either side of …
What is the difference between a Bridge and a Dental Implant? Read More »
PLAY VIDEO After your dental implant and healing cap is placed, it is important to follow these care instructions to promote proper healing and ensure its long-term success. Immediately after your procedure, it’s important to listen and adhere to your doctor’s recovery instructions for the type of anesthetic used. For the first hour after the …
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37 King Street,
Newcastle NSW 2300
02 4926 2553
0431 009 872
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