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.
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 ...
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 ...
We’ve all wondered it. Whether we’re feeling burned out at work, overwhelmed with studying, or just so exhausted from the day, scrimping on our nightly dental routine can become tempting. As tempting as this may be, neglecting your teeth at ...
From childhood, we are told that the calcium in dairy is essential for growing strong bones and teeth. It’s as if our teeth will become chalky and brittle if we don’t drink milk. What is lacking from this message, however, ...
1. Patient: Goran Condition: Goran’s teeth were decayed, broken, ground down to the gum-line, and he had a deep overbite. He reported having multiple infections, and needing to take antibiotics to contain them. On smiling, he displayed too much gum, ...
We live in a world of disposable commodities. Working in the medical profession, I’ve always accepted that disposable is the norm and the only practical option available. At first glance, equipment needs to be affordable and hygienic – a ...
Perhaps you’re about to lose a tooth or you’ve neglected your teeth over the years. You’ve decided now is the time to do something about your teeth. You’ve heard of dental implants and they seem to be the best thing ...
The cost of full mouth implants in Australia As a dentist, by far the most common objection I hear to full mouth dental implants, is the cost. Many people want and need to replace their teeth but the high cost ...
I see thousands of patients, day after day, year after year and it never ceases to amaze me. That in a modern country like Australia, with one of the most advanced health systems in the world, we have an ...
It’s been five, ten, even fifteen years since you’ve scheduled a dental appointment. Thoughts of sitting in the chair, the sound of the drill, the smell, the childhood memories of having to line up at school dental to be seen ...
