Category / Cosmetic Dentistry
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Dental Tourism: The Hidden Dangers of Having Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Abroad
A growing number of citizens from Western countries such as Australia are considering cosmetic dental treatments abroad post-Covid-19. The increase in the cost of living and the comparable cost of dental interventions in Australia makes shopping around for a cheaper alternative overseas that little bit more enticing. Dental tourism, as it is known, refers to…
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Connection Between Your Mood & Your Smile
It’s long been known that there is a connection between your physical health and your mental health. For example, going to the gym releases endorphins, which can make you feel better and happier. On the other end of the scale, if your body isn’t feeling well, or you are under the weather, your mood can…
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What am I being offered? Dental Bridges vs Dental Implants
Are you missing a tooth and have been offered different treatment options? What are Dental Implants? Dental implants replace a missing tooth from above and below the gum line. It is essentially a complete replacement tooth that utilises a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone. The crown (the actual replacement tooth)…
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Dentistry: Difference between a Specialist & a Special Interest
All specialists are dentists, but not all dentists are specialists. Confused? In fact, most people don’t know the difference between a dentist who has a special interest in an area versus a specialist dentist who has upskilled and qualified in that particular area and is, therefore, allowed to call themselves a specialist. Dentist with a…
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What Does Science Say About Smiling?
The Benefits of Smiling Smiling Makes You Happy – When we smile the muscles in our jaw contract, firing a signal back to the brain, which stimulates the ‘reward system’. This, in turn, increases our endorphins, otherwise known as the ‘happy hormone.’ So, if you want to feel better and happy, just smile. The feedback…
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How Long Do Cosmetic Dental Treatments Last?
The question of how long will my cosmetic dental treatment last is a regular one that is asked. After all, you’d likely want the end results to endure for a while. Not all cosmetic dental treatments are the same and each treatment will have different lifespans. With that being said, let’s look at the lifespan…
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Smile Design Idealisation
As adults we can become very self-conscious about the way we look. It’s human nature to judge ourselves more harshly than others view us. We tend to focus on the small negatives of our appearance. How we view ourselves can impact our self-esteem which in turn has an impact on our overall satisfaction with life.…
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Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Given the opportunity, most people want to improve some imperfection about themselves, irrespective of how small it is. For some, that imperfection is their smile and for them improving their smile is a way to improving their self-confidence. Feeling great about your teeth and smile is correlated to feeling happy in your appearance and general…
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Myth Busting Teeth Filing for Veneers
If you have thought about having veneers, you may have heard that teeth need to be filed (or shaved down) as part of the treatment process. While this may sound scary, the process is anything but. With technical advances in dentistry, prosthodontists can achieve superior results with the lightest of touches. In this article we…
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6 Benefits of Veneers
You may have seen how porcelain veneers enhance the look of a person’s smile, but the benefits extend to more than aesthetics. Find out what veneers can mean for you. What are Veneers? Veneers are a thin casing of porcelain or composite resin that is bonded to the front of a tooth’s surface to improve…
