Category / Cosmetic Dentistry / Prosthodontics

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  • What am I being offered? Dental Bridges vs Dental Implants

    Are you missing a tooth and have been offered different treatment options? What are Dental Implants? Dental implants replace a missing tooth from above and below the gum line. It is essentially a complete replacement tooth that utilises a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone. The crown (the actual replacement tooth)…

  • Dentistry: Difference between a Specialist & a Special Interest

    All specialists are dentists, but not all dentists are specialists. Confused? In fact, most people don’t know the difference between a dentist who has a special interest in an area versus a specialist dentist who has upskilled and qualified in that particular area and is, therefore, allowed to call themselves a specialist. Dentist with a…

  • What Does Science Say About Smiling?

    The Benefits of Smiling Smiling Makes You Happy – When we smile the muscles in our jaw contract, firing a signal back to the brain, which stimulates the ‘reward system’. This, in turn, increases our endorphins, otherwise known as the ‘happy hormone.’ So, if you want to feel better and happy, just smile. The feedback…

  • How Long Do Cosmetic Dental Treatments Last?

    The question of how long will my cosmetic dental treatment last is a regular one that is asked. After all, you’d likely want the end results to endure for a while. Not all cosmetic dental treatments are the same and each treatment will have different lifespans. With that being said, let’s look at the lifespan…

  • Smile Design Idealisation

    As adults we can become very self-conscious about the way we look. It’s human nature to judge ourselves more harshly than others view us. We tend to focus on the small negatives of our appearance. How we view ourselves can impact our self-esteem which in turn has an impact on our overall satisfaction with life.…

  • Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?

    Given the opportunity, most people want to improve some imperfection about themselves, irrespective of how small it is. For some, that imperfection is their smile and for them improving their smile is a way to improving their self-confidence. Feeling great about your teeth and smile is correlated to feeling happy in your appearance and general…

  • Myth Busting Teeth Filing for Veneers

    If you have thought about having veneers, you may have heard that teeth need to be filed (or shaved down) as part of the treatment process. While this may sound scary, the process is anything but. With technical advances in dentistry, prosthodontists can achieve superior results with the lightest of touches. In this article we…

  •  6 Benefits of Veneers

    You may have seen how porcelain veneers enhance the look of a person’s smile, but the benefits extend to more than aesthetics. Find out what veneers can mean for you.  What are Veneers?  Veneers are a thin casing of porcelain or composite resin that is bonded to the front of a tooth’s surface to improve…

  • Dental Implants – Leave Them to a Specialist

    There are probably multiple providers of dental implants in your local area. Some dentists and specialists promote dental implants as one of their services, but it doesn’t mean you should use them before doing a little homework.  Qualifications and Experience  A prosthodontist is a specialist in complex dental and facial issues including the replacement of…

  • Which Type of Denture is Right for Me?

    You may not realise that there’s more than one type of denture to choose from. The denture that most suits one person may be different for the next person. Here we explain the different types of dentures and how you can make the right decision.  All types of dentures and dental prosthetics have their advantages…