General
Core Dental
10 August 2021
Why do people suffer from gum disease
You may have heard the term “gum disease” from your dentist, and are wondering what exactly does it mean and how should you manage it. In essence, gum disease is known ...
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10 August 2021
Cosmetic
Core Dental
10 August 2021
What is the difference between porcelain and composite veneers?
Veneers are thin casings or shells placed on the outer surface of your teeth with minimal preparation involved. The purpose of veneers is mainly to enhance aesthetics. They ...
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10 August 2021
General
Dr Manisha Bhatt
Dr Manisha Bhatt
General Dentist
BOH (Griff), MDent (Griff)
9 August 2021
What is the difference between a custom-fitted sports...
Regular sports mouthguard
What is it?
Mouthguards that are readily available over-the-counter from pharmacies and sports stores. These are made of plastic and come ...
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9 August 2021
General
Dr Amreen Hussain
Dr Amreen Hussain
General Dentist
BiomedSc(Hons), DDS
3 June 2021
Everything you may need to know about Mouth Cancer
What is mouth cancer and what causes it?
Mouth cancer (also known as oral cancer) is the cancer that affects any part of the mouth. The most commonly affected sites ...
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3 June 2021
General
Core Dental
26 August 2020
Dental health in the COVID-19 world
COVID-19 has had unfortunate consequences on the global economy as well as extensive disruptions to daily life. In fact, a common factor amongst patients ...
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26 August 2020
General
Core Dental
13 August 2020
Neglecting your Oral Health during COVID
Despite the challenging and difficult times we find ourselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to ensure that our oral health isn't neglected. Your dentist ...
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13 August 2020
General
Core Dental
22 June 2020
Core Dental is open! Why it is safe and essential to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen daily life grind to a halt for many and as we continue to fight the spread of this disease, we must be vigilant and careful about how ...
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22 June 2020
General
Dr Marina Ghobrial
Dr Marina Ghobrial
General Dentist
BHSc (Dent), MDent
3 June 2020
Root Canal Treatment or Implants – which is better for me?
Occasionally, teeth may become inflamed, infected and
painful; this can be due to either infection (due to decay or gum disease) or
dental trauma (e.g. a sports injury). ...
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3 June 2020
General
Dr Shakiba Askary
Dr Shakiba Askary
General Dentist
BHS (La Trobe), MDent (La Trobe)
1 May 2020
What to do if a temporary dental filling falls out?
A temporary filling, as the name suggests, is a type of
dental filling that is intended to be used temporarily or short term. Overall, a temporary filling may be placed ...
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1 May 2020
General
Dr Han Kim
Dr Han Kim
General Dentist
BDS (Otago)
22 April 2020
What can I eat or drink after root canal treatment?
Thanks
to advances in dentistry, most patients experience little to no pain/tenderness
after the procedure. However, if you are
preparing to visit the dentist for root ...
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22 April 2020
General
Core Dental
5 April 2020
How does diabetes affect your oral health?
Diabetes, if uncontrolled, can worsen your oral health in many ways. A sustained increase in blood-glucose levels increases the risk of gum disease (periodontal disease), ...
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5 April 2020
General
Core Dental
1 April 2020
What are dental splints and why would my dentist recommend...
Dental
splints, also known as ‘’nightguards’’ or ‘’occlusal bite splints’’, refer to
appliances that cover the biting (“occlusal”) surfaces of teeth of ...
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1 April 2020