Dental Articles

Root canal treatment – or just "root canal"; or, as we dentists call it, endodontic treatment – is a procedure used to save a tooth that would otherwise need to be removed. ... [Read More]

There are a number of factors that influence the choice of material for a dental crown – whether it be metal, metal combined with porcelain, or all porcelain. These factors ... [Read More]

Teeth can be damaged, broken or weakened through a number of causes, such as trauma, decay, a large filling, and physiological or pathological wear and tear. Dental ... [Read More]

Ever since the 1977 introduction of fluoride to Melbourne’s water supply, fluoride has been a hot topic among Melburnians. There are varying opinions on the matter, but ... [Read More]

At Core Dental, we encourage our patients to care for their teeth from a young age, in an attempt to prevent tooth decay forming in the first place. Tooth decay has been ... [Read More]

Have you just experienced oral surgery? Follow our advice guide to your post-oral surgery recovery so you know what to expect. Pain relief following your oral ... [Read More]

Jaw pain may be related to a condition called temporomandibular dysfunction, or TMD. The temporomandibular  joint (TMJ) is situated just in front of and below your ... [Read More]

Dental X-rays are an important tool used to closely examine your teeth and gums. They help the dentist diagnose cavities in the teeth, check for infection related to teeth ... [Read More]

While it may seem convenient for you to take your child to the family’s general dentist, only a paediatric specialist will be able to give you a unique perspective on the ... [Read More]

Is having straight teeth important? Put simply, yes; there are both aesthetic and functional benefits associated with having a “good bite.” The technical term for this ... [Read More]

Think of your teeth… Where your top teeth contact your bottom teeth, this is known as the biting surface. The biting surface of all teeth have recesses to help grip and ... [Read More]

When a tooth has cracked, but no part of the tooth has actually broken off, this is referred to as Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) and is often associated with dental pain (or ... [Read More]