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.

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 ...

What happens when you go to sleep without brushing your teeth?

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 ...

Do we really need dairy for healthy teeth?

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, ...

Top 10 amazing smile makeovers

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, ...

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