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Page 14 of 18 — 213 articles written by the Village Dental team on the treatments, habits and problems patients ask us about most.
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- Dental Implants vs Dentures Dentures and dental implants are the two most common restorations for missing teeth. However, there are differences to consider between the 2 options, including : Read the article
- Why use stainless steel crowns? Stainless steel crowns are used as an alternative to silver and tooth-coloured fillings. These strong metal caps cover the entire tooth and are hard to lose or damage. Read the article
- Wisdom teeth removal Your third molars, commonly known as your wisdom teeth, are typically the last teeth to erupt in your mouth. If healthy and functional your wisdom teeth can be useful. Read the article
- Broken or fractured tooth – What should you do? Cracked or fractured teeth may or may not be painful. It is recommended that you see an oral health professional, as early recognition can improve the survival of the damaged tooth. Read the article
- A Dental Crown A dental crown is tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. Read the article
- Children and sweet drinks Tap water is the best drink for children. Children do not need any sweet drinks to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Read the article
- Screening for Oral Cancer During an oral cancer exam, your dentist will carefully examine the tongue, inside of your mouth, and your lips to look for spots or sores that are flat, painless, white, or red. Read the article
- Porcelain Bridges A dental bridge is a false tooth(called a pontic) used to replace one or more missing teeth. The pontic is centred between two attached porcelain crowns, to create a fixed bridge. Read the article
- Dental Extractions A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Read the article
- Retainers Retainers are orthodontic devices used to hold the teeth in position before or after braces are applied. Retainers are custom-made to fit with the profile of the patients mouth. Read the article
- Advantages of digital x-rays: Reading about it only gets you so far. These are the pages that explain how our dentists in Kogarah actually treat it, and what a visit involves. Read the article
- When should my child first visit the dentist? Although the Australian Dental Association recommends starting visits when children get teeth, usually at age one, we often find that kids do best around three years old. Read the article