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.
What is a Dental Bone Scan? If you’re considering a dental implant, Dr Helen will ask you to have a Cone Beam CT (bone scan) done. Unlike the little x-ray radiographs that you get done in the chair that show ...
Will anybody be able to tell I have a dental implant? Will an implant look like the rest of your teeth? The short answer? It depends. The long answer? It depends on the following factors: The surgeon you choose: Depending on ...
One of the common cosmetic complaints patients have about their smile is not crooked teeth or yellowing enamel, but about ‘gummy smiles,’ where much of the gum is visible when the lip is raised in smiling. Luckily there are solutions ...
Am I a good candidate for dental implants? As implant technology progresses, dental implants are becoming an option for more and more people. In fact, it’s very rare that we see patients in the clinic who have no option of ...
Should I get fixed or removable implant bridges? When you’re considering total teeth replacement implants, one of the options to consider are whether you want fixed implant bridges that stay attached to the implants at all times or fixed/removable implant ...
How Can I Whiten My Teeth Naturally? Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available. With the advent of Instagram and the desire to have a picture-perfect smile, bright white teeth are the first step in ...
How much do dental implants cost? It’s our most common question. Cost varies on the extent of the procedure required. For straightforward dental implant treatment candidates, the cost in Australia averages between $3,500 to over $5,000 depending on a number ...
Does an implant look like the rest of your natural teeth? That’s a tricky question. The honest answer is: sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t. Some of the factors that affect the aesthetic outcome of your implant are: Bone: ...
The easy answer? Just like a natural tooth. Implants are designed to be the next best thing to your natural tooth for eating, looks, everything—and just like your natural teeth, they need to be looked after home. Just like your ...
Not all implants are the same. There are thousands of brands on the market now. However, because implants have been used for decades and our administrative drug body, the TGA, oversees the quality of implants sold in Australia, most brands ...
One of the reasons people procrastinate getting their teeth removed and replaced with dentures is because they can’t stand the thought of being toothless after having all their teeth removed in preparation for dentures. Luckily, this isn’t the case, and ...
