Smart Smiles Blog

Explore insightful articles covering topics like the advantages of dental implants, oral hygiene tips, and updates on cosmetic dentistry. Stay informed with our oral health blog for valuable insights and latest trends in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry at Dr. Helen’s Smart Smiles Blog.

How Long Do All-on-4 Implants Last?

Six months of your life in and out of the dentist’s chair, surgery after surgery, endless fittings, and tens of thousands of dollars later—surely, the last thing you’d want to hear is, “We might need to do this all over again ...

10 Most Common Questions about All on 4

Suppose you have lost all hope in your teeth and are considering replacing them with dental implants, or you have been wearing full dentures and want to eat comfortably again. In that case, you will have many questions about the ...

Smoking and Dental Implants

How does smoking affect my implant treatment? When it comes to dental implant treatment, smoking is an important factor we consider when making a recommendation to have implants. While smoking doesn’t necessarily disqualify you, it does reduce the chances of ...

Is A Single Tooth Implant Worth It?

Did you know that around 1 million dental implants are placed annually in Australia? According to the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID), this number will keep increasing considering how many Australians have missing teeth. This indicates that dental implant ...

All teeth on 4 implants: The process from Consultation to Final Results

There is something so alluring about catchy marketing phrases such as ‘All on 4″, “Teeth in one day”, and “full mouth implants“. Essentially, they all mean the same thing – replacing all your teeth with dental implants. You have been ...

All-on-4 Dental Implants and Alternatives: Cost and Overview

For those who had to prematurely part with the set of teeth that mother nature gifted them with, you would’ve found yourself in the relentless pursuit of new, bionic teeth. If you’ve done enough online research, you would’ve undoubtedly come ...

Prevent Bone Loss After Tooth Extraction

Losing a tooth can be an unsettling experience, often accompanied by concerns about how it will affect your eating, appearance, and self-esteem. Luckily, we have good tooth replacement options. With advances in implantology, dental implants have become very popular. There ...

The Dental Implant Process spelled out

Deciding to undergo dental implant treatment is a significant step towards not just restoring a smile but enhancing overall oral health and quality of life. Once you decide to do it, it just can’t happen fast enough. Most people want ...

All you need to know about nutrition and oral health

Calcium and oral health For years we’ve been told that calcium from dairy will keep our teeth healthy. Let’s examine this statement.Although teeth and bones are quite similar in that they are both composed of calcium, phosphate and water, there ...

The Cost of Dental Implants

Let’s be real, dental implants aren’t cheap. Many people want them. After all, no one wants teeth floating around their mouth and falling out at the worst of times. We live in an incredible age of technology. To think that ...

Sleep Dentistry in Melbourne: three ways to relax in the dental chair

What is sleep dentistry? Sleep dentistry is loosely applied terminology to describe several techniques used to alleviate anxiety and to make patients more comfortable during dental procedures. It includes intravenous (IV) sedation (also known as twilight sedation) as well as ...

Teeth replacement: Dentures or dental implants – which is best for me?

When it comes to restoring your smile after tooth loss, dentures can be a good, more affordable option. But sadly, for many people, dentures can be uncomfortable and restrictive. It is a dilemma faced by many patients: dentures can be ...

Indicative Pricing

We would like you to be well informed, so we have put together a rough fee guide. However, each treatment is based on individual needs and requirements, and we will prepare a customised treatment plan for you after your initial consultation.