Smart Smiles Blog

What’s the Difference Between Porcelain and Composite Veneers?

When considering your options for veneers there are a number of factors to consider when choosing what material will be best for your veneers Dentists consider many aspects when determining what veneer material is best for their patient and you ...

Do I Need To Use Fluoride For A Healthy Smile?

In order to understand whether or not you need fluoride for your teeth we need to first understand what fluoride does for the teeth Fluoride strengthens the enamel of your teeth and makes it more resistant to decay Countless science ...

Returning to Work After Dental Implant Surgery

A common question we get asked by our patients trying to decide the best timeframe to plan their implant surgery is how long they can expect to be off work after an implant surgery It s a great question and ...

Why Are My Teeth Loose?

If you have a tooth that s loose and you re wondering why it s important to go to the dentist to have it inspected There are three main culprits of a loose tooth Trauma A bad fall or impact ...

Are My Gums Receding?

What are the signs of gum recession Triangular teeth Gaps appearing between the teeth Teeth appearing longer Have you ever heard the expression Growing Long of Tooth to mean growing wiser as you age Unfortunately this common phenomenon isn t ...

What Makes Us a “Vegan” Dentistry Practice?

Dr Helen s Dental amp Implant Studio is a full service dental surgery in Prahran East Victoria While she serves everyone in the community the practice has gained a large vegan patient base because Dr Helen strives to make her ...

How Long Will I Be Off Work For Implant Surgery?

A common question we get asked by our patients trying to decide the best timeframe to plan their implant surgery is how long they can expect to be off work after an implant surgery It s a great question and ...

The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Dental Anxiety Uncovered!

What are the most common signs and symptoms of dental anxiety and how you can manage this form of anxiety Dr Helen has been working in dentistry for almost two decades Her ability to work with clients and help them ...

I can’t afford the dentist!

In an age where Medicare offers no relief on dental treatment there are many many people out there who struggle to afford dentistry Dr Helen a Melbourne based dentist whose expertise in dental phobias and implant surgery knows these patients ...

An open letter to my patients who are afraid of the dentist

It s been five ten even fifteen years since you ve scheduled a dentist appointment The thought of sitting in the chair the sound of the drill the sharp edged memories of the mobile dentists in childhood with their impatient ...

When Irish Eyes are Smiling!

Meet Sean our lovely Irish patient who had veneers done before heading home to visit his family and show off his new smile Before After Sean had ground down his front teeth making them look unsightly He has been thinking ...

Meet Donna, our latest smile make over patient

Donna always wanted a natural bright and beautiful smile Donna s teeth were already white and she was happy with her gums displaying on smiling but she didn t like how they were worn down and had gaps between them ...

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