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What Happens If A Cracked Tooth Goes Untreated?
A cracked tooth is definitely a dental emergency that needs to be treated ASAP. If you’ve cracked or broken your tooth, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant the crack or chip might be, you need to see a Dentist Moorebank immediately to have it treated. Types...
Is It Easier to remove Wisdom Teeth That are Erupted?
You want to keep your teeth as happy and healthy as possible for a lifetime but sometimes teeth need to be removed by a Dental Surgeon. Luckily, there are reliable Dental Surgeons out there like those of Align Dentistry Moorebank – the leading Dental Practice...
TOP BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
When you look at a picture of yourself, what’s the first thing you notice? Your beautiful dazzling smile! That’s why dental care is such an important part of any health regime! Dentists in Moorebank know that your smile is a precious possession that you entrust in...
When do you start Orthodontics/Braces in a child ?
One of the most frequent and common questions asked by mothers is, What is the best age to start Orthodontic treatment ? Is it at a young age of 8 years when the child still have half of their baby teeth or is it at a later stage as a teenager (13-16 yrs) when all...
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A DENTAL IMPLANT?
Bet you are googling this because your dentist just recommended a dental implant! Are you curious about what exactly a dental implant procedure is? Read on for a quick overview of the procedure and the time it takes to get a dental implant. What Is A Dental Implant...
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR TEETH WITH BRACES
Braces straighten teeth really well, but good oral hygiene needs to be maintained at all times when on them. Food particles get stuck in the wires due to inadequate brushing of the teeth because of the Fear of damaging the brackets, could lead to inadequate brushing...
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD ORAL HEALTH
They say that habits are not easy to change. Hence, it is important for parents to inculcate healthy habits in children as early as possible. It is easy to mould children and teach them good habits at a younger age. One of the best habits that parents can pass on to...
UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF INVISALIGN
Almost all of us love to have the perfect smile that displays perfectly lined teeth. Yet, most of us do not possess such incredible teeth. Some resorted to using braces to align the teeth and to make it beautiful. However, a teeth covered in braces is not an...
ORAL HEALTH CARE
Your oral health care is essential for the health of your teeth and gums and the beauty of your smile. Something as simple as learning how to properly brush your teeth is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Tooth decay and gum disease and tooth...
ANTERIOR OPEN BITE, HOW DO PARENTS RECOGNISE IT ?
The purpose of this blog post is to educate parents in recognizing a developing malrelation of teeth in their children. At every orthodontic consultation before I begin to explain the problem with the patient’s teeth I first start with normal occlusion/bite. So let me...
UPPER AND LOWER CROWDING OF TEETH WITH LARGE OVERBITE AND NARROW ARCHES: CASE ILLUSTRATION, NO 2, NON-EXTRACTION TREATMENT
In continuation of my Blog posts, Today I would like to discuss about narrow upper and lower jaws which lead to an increased overjet and overbite. Most people have a normal number of adult teeth which are 28 in number (32 if you include the wisdom teeth). If all the...
WHY CHOOSING AN EMPATHETIC AND KIND DENTIST IS IMPORTANT?
Thinking about a root canal treatment, removal of the wisdom tooth or other similar dental procedures is often enough to send someone into anxiety and depression. These treatments have received so many awful responses that people often make excuses to delay some very...
ROOT CANAL – COMBATING THE FEARFUL DENTAL TREATMENT!
As with several other dental procedures, patients often are scared before they go for a root canal treatment. Don’t worry and don’t shy away as you are definitely not alone. Before you go for your first root canal treatment, it is natural to feel a little apprehensive...
BRUSH OR FLOSS FIRST? THE RIGHT ORDER TO CARE FOR YOUR TEETH
Proper oral hygiene techniques are necessary to reduce and eliminate tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease. Knowing when to floss, when to brush and when to use the tongue scraper is necessary. Align Dentistry & Medical Centre offers the following advice on...
HOW TO GET RID OF CANKER SORES
Canker sores are painful, and can be triggered by a number of different reasons: Acidic foods Stress Nutrient deficiency Trauma Poor oral hygiene Gut malabsorption issues Food allergies and intolerances The pain often requires attention, and strategies to “get the...
WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH
Bad breath is a problem for many individuals, but when you can get to the culprit, it is possible to combat. Stop constantly popping mints into your mouth to mask your breath.Consider the causes of the following information from Align Dentistry & Medical Centre....
MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HEALTH
Putting a good oral health routine into action can mean the difference between a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, or decay and tooth loss. Brushing and flossing after each meal is essential to maintain good oral health. Following are some basic principles to follow...
IMPROPER OVERBITE AND ITS CORRECTION
The next case in my series is based on the increasing demand from patient regarding queries on Improper overjet and overbite. Overjet: Horizontal overlap of the upper teeth to the lower teeth when you bite down Overbite: Vertical overlap of the upper teeth to the...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE SCARED OF DENTAL TREATMENT
Not many people like going to the dentist. However, to maintain oral health it’s important to address a fear of dental treatment to ensure you aren’t at risk of any dental problems. Align Dentistry & Medical Centre provides a caring environment in South West Sydney to...
” WATCH THAT TONGUE !” WHAT IS A TONGUE THRUST HABIT? WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN YOUR CHILD ?
In continuation of my posts the next one in the series is on Tongue Thrust Habit (TTH) and its harmful effects on teeth and facial development and its treatment What is a Tongue Thrust Habit (TTH) ? It is a habit in which the tongue is thrust between the upper and...
TREATMENT OF LARGE OVERJET AND OVERBITE: CASE TREATED BY DR ANAND
What is an overjet and overbite? Horizontal overlap of the upper teeth to the lower teeth is called an overjet and vertical overlap is called an overbite. Normal overjet and overbite are 2 mm. What causes an increased overjet and overbite ? An increased overjet could...
HOW COSMETIC DENTISTRY CAN MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE SMILING
If you’re teeth are holding you back from showing off your smile you may consider cosmetic dentistry in Sydney. Various procedures and treatments can give you that confidence boost you need to feel fabulous. Locate a reputable Dentist in Sydney and discuss at your...
HOW TO RECOVER FROM ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
If you’ve received root canal treatment in Sydney you need to ensure you follow up with after care. Ensure you address any infections immediately and practise good dental hygiene. Align Dentistry & Medical Centre offer various procedures including Root Canal...
ANTERIOR OPEN-BITES
Anterior Open Bite, How do you detect it ? Side effects? Treatment In continuation of my posts, am touching on a topic which is very close to me and have seen many children and adults affected by it and remains untreated due to lack of information. What is an Open...
BENEFITS OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FOR KIDS IN SYDNEY
If your child requires Orthodontic Treatment, it may be worth getting seen to sooner rather than later. Early treatment acts as a preventative measure to ensure children have healthy teeth and gums. When Orthodontic Treatment Sydney is sought early enough, it is...
HOW TO HANDLE DENTAL EMERGENCIES?
A Dental Emergency can occur at any unexpected moment. Apart from the apparent physical and mental pain, it can be potentially dangerous in the future. If you prolong treatment or ignore a Dental Emergency, this can cause further problems that will be more painful and...
HOW DAMON, INVISALIGN AND LINGUAL BRACES WORKS?
At Align Dentistry & Medical Centre, we specialise in the treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and jaws using Braces. We have a variety of Braces treatments that you can choose from, each having its own specialities and treatment programs, including Damon,...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DENTIST IN GREEN VALLEY NSW 2168
Having a good DENTIST by your side does not only help you maintain good oral health but also helps you prevent any serious diseases in the future. What’s more is that when you have a Dental emergency, you won’t have to go through the pain of finding the right Dentist...
HOW TO LOOK AWESOME WITH BRACES
Wearing braces can actually make you look cool and awesome. While some dread having them, you can actually boost your self-confidence even with Braces. Do you remember the time your orthodontist informed you of the need to wear braces? You probably cringed and tried...
SAY GOODBYE TO METALLIC SMILES!
Having crooked and misaligned teeth are a real struggle, especially when you are an adult. In fact, the fastest growing area of the Orthodontist’s practice is in the adult market. Lingual Braces or Invisalign Orthodontic Therapy will certainly be appealing to some...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTIST
Q1: How often do I actually need to see the Dentist? For a majority of people twice a year is fine. Plaque and tartar buildup are inevitable even if you do have perfect oral hygiene. Your teeth will stay clean and healthy with a professional cleaning every six months....
DEEP OVERBITE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND IDEAL AGE TO START TREATMENT
My next case in the series is regarding severe crowding associated with a deep overbite or simply called a “Deep bite” in Orthodontics. Most patients get confused between an overjet and an overbite and is quite important to know the difference when looking in your...
INVISALIGN: WHAT IS IT AND HOW IT WORKS
For decades now, the only Othodontic Treatment for mal-aligned teeth has been the conventional method of putting on metal braces. Although, this has turned out to be a largely effective treatment, there are now options that can help you align your teeth, with the most...
NARROW ARCH RESULTS IN CROWDING AND A NARROW SMILE
In the next of series of my Blog post, I would be discussing the reason for crowding of teeth and its correction through Braces. The need to extract teeth and when you could avoid extractions. The reason for crowding of teeth is an arch length (the space available for...
DAMON BRACES: WHAT THE ABSOLUTE MYSTERY ARE THEY?
Calm down! Frazzled with all the “Damon” talk? Let us explain what this new trend really is. Damon Braces are a way of straightening teeth, fitted in the same way as traditional metal braces. The only difference is, in Damon Braces, a passive slide mechanism attaches...
HOW SUGAR SEES YOUR TEETH POST
Sugar sees your teeth quite differently to the way you see them. Sugar sees them as a meal prepared specially for it and to be consumed. Sugar is feasted on by bacteria which turn it into acid which eat into your teeth enamel and destroy it. How does sugar affect...
IMPROVING YOUR SMILE IS CHILD’S PLAY FOR US
Align Dentistry & Medical Centre is a dentist that has been practising Dentistry for the past 18 years. A specialist in orthodontic treatment, we are constantly looking at innovations in dentistry that we introduce our patients to. An innovation in orthodontics is...
HOW IS ORAL SEDATION DIFFERENT FROM GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY?
A dentist will sedate you before they will give you a Root Canal Treatment. Root canal treatments can be painful because of what they involve – the removal of a nerve. Luckily, dental treatments have evolved. Dentists in Sydney, today, give you a sedative before they...