As with any field of medicine, dentistry evolves at quite a rapid pace. Dental treatments may seem oblique and ever-present, however, when you consider that adhesive braces were only invented 50 years ago and now lingual (behind-the-teeth) braces and Invisalign treatments are as common as sin, you may gain insight into….
Braces treatment is a two-stage procedure that is utilised to correct the position of teeth when they have become crooked or out of place. Braces treatment is most-common during teen years, but is also infrequently used by adults who have experienced their teeth moving out of position over time. Braces are….
Gum disease, called periodontitis, is a serious oral health condition that causes damage to the soft tissues inside the mouth. Without treatment, gum disease can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Untreated gum disease can also cause teeth to become loose in gums and even lead to tooth loss. Chronic….
During the period between 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic that hallmarked global cultures and economies had a significant impact on the Australian dental industry. The effects of lockdowns across the nation were felt by dentists and patients alike; in Queensland no less than other Australian states. Dental clinics were forced….
Broken, chipped or cracked teeth and tooth decay can require filling treatment to ensure positive oral health outcomes. Composite or ceramic materials are used to fill problematic holes during filling treatment. The treatment is relatively non-invasive, yet cab require a local anesthetic. The risks of a filling treatment are relatively low-key…..
What Is A Root Canal? A root canal (endodontic procedure) is a dental procedure where the pulp of the tooth tissue is removed and replaced with a porcelain or ceramic filling or a dental implant. Root canals are minorly invasive, however, do require the use of local anesthetic to alleviate any….