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.
Implants are just like natural teeth in that they need to be looked after in order to last a lifetime. Just like your natural teeth, it’s important to brush and floss an implant daily. Bacteria can harbour around the implant ...
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 ...
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-based ...
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 most ...
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 to the mouth ...
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 a ...
Dr. Helen’s Dental & 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 practice as ...
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 most ...
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 ...
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’ struggles ...
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, rough hands are ...