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How Quickly Can I Go Back to Work After Dental Implant Surgery?
One of the best ways to replace a missing tooth is with a dental implant. A common question that gets asked is how long they can expect to be off work after dental implant surgery. When you think of the word “surgery”, you may associate it with a prolonged period off for recovery. However, in…
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Gingivitis – What you Need to Know About the Causes and Treatment
No doubt you’re familiar with the term gingivitis. But do you know what it means for your teeth and gums if you have it? Find out the causes and treatment options.
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Receding Gums – What you need to know
Receding gums is a concern for everyone in their later years. It not only has an aesthetic impact on your smile but can have serious implications for your dental health. Some of the causes of receding gums can be avoided but others can’t. Symptoms of Receding Gums The gums either wear away or pull back…
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Gum Disease: The Threat to your Dental Implant
Gum disease is a concern for everyone but none more so than people with dental implants. Unhealthy gums can threaten the viability of dental implants. The prospect of losing your dental implants is a scary one but the good news is, serious gum disease is preventable. What Causes Gum Disease? Gum or periodontal disease begins…
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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…
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Seven Ways to Make your Teeth Whiter
No one wants yellow teeth. Stained teeth can reduce self-confidence and can make person look older as it’s a common sign of aging. It is possible to prevent and rectify yellowed teeth. #1 Reduce Consumption of Staining Foods and Drinks Prevention is better than cure as the saying goes. There are foods and drinks that…
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Debunking the Myths of Dental Prosthetics
Like most industries, people make assumptions about dental prosthetics. The industry has undergone major change in recent years due to technological changes. Here we debunk some of the myths and provide you with the facts. Myth #1 – Prosthetics are Unreliable With proper aftercare, dental prosthetics can look attractive for a long life. Lifestyle factors…
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What is AHPRA and How Can it Help You Find a Specialist Dental Provider?
Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Residents can visit a doctor or dentist and be confident that they are being seen by a person who has suitable qualifications and training to practise. Part of that is the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme which began in 2010 which ensures all practitioners…
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When Should you Seek a Second Opinion Before Undergoing Dental Treatment?
Getting a second opinion is important for major dental treatment. Most people who are organising a tradesperson to undertake a large project on their house will get two quotes but when it’s medical or dental work for the body, they make the mistake of accepting the first quote and not questioning if it’s the right…
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How You Benefit From Our In-House Technician
Not many prosthodontists in Australia can say they have a technician in the same building preparing their patients dental prosthetics. But for us at the Western Prosthodontic Centre, it was important that we invested in the staff and equipment so that our laboratory was in the same building. The Problem with Overseas Labs More dentists…
