General
Dr Tristan Balthazaar
Dr Tristan Balthazaar
General Dentist
BSc (Melb), BBiomedSc (Melb), DDS (Melb)
1 March 2018
How do I know if I need a filling?
Catching a tooth that needs a filling early can save you a lot of time and money. The filling itself acts as a ‘plug’ when part of the original structure has ...
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1 March 2018
General
Core Dental
22 February 2018
What does a hygiene appointment involve?
During a dental hygiene appointment, you will be greeted by a friendly hygienist who will spend 40 minutes with you. The role of the hygienist is to assess the oral hygiene ...
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22 February 2018
Orthodontics
Core Dental
1 February 2018
What are the benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is becoming a popular option for people wanting to straighten their teeth without going the traditional route of braces. We often get patients come in who are seeking ...
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1 February 2018
General
Core Dental
25 January 2018
How to treat bad breath
The medical
term halitosis refers to the presence of a noticeable and unpleasant odour on
the exhaled breath. More commonly referred to as bad breath, halitosis is a
common ...
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25 January 2018
General
Core Dental
4 January 2018
Are women more prone to oral health problems?
The saying goes that men are from Mars and women are from Venus! And this popular aphorism is no less applicable when it comes to oral health and dental care.
Now let’s ...
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4 January 2018
General
Dr Alysha Soltys
Dr Alysha Soltys
General Dentist
BSc (Melb), DDS (Melb)
7 December 2017
What happens when you get a dental filling?
If your dentist suggests you need a dental filling it is because they have detected decay in your tooth which has progressed to a stage that is irreversible. Regular appointments ...
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7 December 2017
General
Core Dental
2 November 2017
Looking after your oral health between hygienist appointments
It is highly recommended that you visit your dentist and your dental hygienist for a dental check-up and clean every 6 months. Attending these regular appointments will help ...
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2 November 2017
Children's
Core Dental
26 October 2017
Looking after your child’s dental hygiene
Starting good oral hygiene habits from a young age is an important part of ensuring children have a positive attitude towards dental care through the ...
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26 October 2017
Cosmetic
Core Dental
19 October 2017
Risks involved with teeth whitening
In recent years teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available as it can be a fast, effective way to achieve whiter teeth – and ...
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19 October 2017
General
Core Dental
14 September 2017
What is the recovery process following the removal...
Recovery time after the
extraction of wisdom teeth
varies from person to person and can depend largely on the type of extraction
that was required. To minimise ...
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14 September 2017
General
Core Dental
7 September 2017
What are the main symptoms and signs of toothache?
There are many reasons why you may
experience a toothache. Symptoms may
manifest as sensitivity, sharp pains or dull aches. These may be transient and
in response to ...
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7 September 2017
General
Core Dental
3 August 2017
What is fluoride and what is it used for?
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine that occurs throughout nature in soil and water. Initially discovered by an American dentist researching ...
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3 August 2017