General
Core Dental
20 May 2016
Wisdom teeth pain: What is causing it?
The majority of people will have two sets of teeth over the span of their life: baby teeth (more correctly known as primary teeth), of which there are 20; followed by adult ...
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20 May 2016
General
Dr Alysha Soltys
Dr Alysha Soltys
General Dentist
BSc (Melb), DDS (Melb)
6 May 2016
Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to an amalgam...
While it is possible to have an allergic reaction to an amalgam filling, the incidence is rare.
What are amalgam fillings?
As the name suggests, dental amalgam is a mixture ...
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6 May 2016
Cosmetic
Core Dental
29 April 2016
How long does teeth whitening last?
Teeth whitening is the process of restoring you teeth’s natural shade. It is not the same as teeth bleaching, which is the process of whitening the teeth beyond their natural ...
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29 April 2016
General
Core Dental
15 April 2016
Dental implants or root canal treatment: Which is better?
Sometimes a tooth becomes infected, inflamed and painful and requires root canal treatment to solve the pain and infection and save the tooth.
I am often asked, “Why not ...
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15 April 2016
Orthodontics
Core Dental
9 April 2016
What is the process of Invisalign?
The Invisalign process is a virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Using advanced three-dimensional (3D) computer-imaging ...
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9 April 2016
General
Core Dental
11 March 2016
What are the replacement options for missing teeth?
If you’ve lost
a tooth, had a tooth extraction of were born with a missing tooth, you will be
fully aware of how a gap in your teeth can affect your appearance and
self-confidence.
Teeth ...
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11 March 2016
General
Core Dental
4 March 2016
4 things to avoid if you have sensitive teeth
Sensitive teeth (or more formally, dentine hypersensitivity) occurs when the enamel that protects your teeth gets thinner, thereby exposing the underlying surface and reducing ...
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4 March 2016
Cosmetic
Core Dental
19 February 2016
Why are crooked teeth a problem?
Many Australians have crooked teeth, also known as malocclusion. Common types of misaligned teeth include crowding, spacing, deep bite, open bite, crossbite, excessive overbite, ...
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19 February 2016
Cosmetic
Core Dental
14 August 2015
What should I know about dental crowns?
A dental crown (also known as a dental cap) is a restoration used in any one of three situations:
to restore a tooth that has lost a lot of its structure, which means that ...
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14 August 2015
General
Core Dental
25 June 2015
What can I eat or drink after root canal treatment?
After a lengthy root canal treatment many patients may feel hungry or thirsty or in need of tea or a coffee. But before you go out to “refuel”, here are some ...
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25 June 2015
General
Core Dental
15 March 2015
Are you anxious about your next treatment?
Anxiety is a difficult feeling to express. In moments of anger or fear those around us are almost immediately able to identify and accept what we are projecting out to the ...
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15 March 2015
General
Core Dental
11 March 2015
Brushing teeth. Are you doing it right?
An iconic moment in any child's life is the time when your parent teaches you about brushing teeth. Like learning how to brush your hair, ride a bike, and tie your own ...
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11 March 2015