We get one set of permanent teeth and if we lose them, they can only be replaced with temporary, although durable, restorations. The three main options for tooth replacement are dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants.
Dr Thomas Choi (dentist)
Oral Care Tips For Your Holiday Smiles
With the holiday season here, sweet treats are all around us. As delicious as they are, unfortunately, they are the leading cause for tooth decay.
And with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not a lot of time to devote to your health. To help you out, My Local Dentists Northmead has partnered with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to come up with 12 tips for maintaining your dental health during the holidays.
We’ve put together 4 great tactics to make an advent calendar dental-smart as well as 8 bonus tips to make your holiday seasons a healthy and happy one for you, your loved ones, and their teeth! Together we can make this holiday festive, fun, and full of healthy smiles!
Curing Gum Disease
When we think about gum disease (which is probably not that often!), we normally think about how to avoid it.
The best way to tackle the problem, or course, is to brush and floss your teeth and keep up regular visits to your dentist.
But if you do have gum disease, what can be done to cure it and to ensure that it does not return? At My Local Dentists Northmead, we have answers for your questions!
Children’s Week – Time To Ensure The Health Of Our Children
Children’s Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia held in the fourth week of October (from 21–29). In 1996 the week adopted a permanent theme: “A Caring World Shares” as a reflection of Children’s Week aims.
In advance of Children’s Week, My Local Dentists Northmead is sharing the fact that if kids have healthy teeth and good oral hygiene at an early age, they substantially increase their chances of keeping them for life, reducing dental disease, and enjoying better overall health.
Can Diabetes Affect Your Teeth And Gums?
Approximately 1 million Australians are been diagnosed with diabetes, and it is estimated that half again that number have diabetes without being aware of it.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes, rises with age and is higher in men than in women.
The onset of type 1 diabetes is typically at an early age, thus it is the most common form of childhood diabetes although it can occur at any age.
Top 4 Home Remedies for Yellow Teeth
A stunning white smile creates a massive positive impact on the people you meet, and at the same time boosts self-confidence.
Unfortunately, smiling can be difficult for people who suffer from yellow teeth. Many people who have yellow or discoloured teeth are too embarrassed to smile.
At My Local Dentists Northmead we are well-practiced in diagnosing the causes of yellow teeth, and the proper treatments to brighten your teeth, your smile, and even your life.
4 Useful Dental Tips for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time in a woman’s life, but pregnant women should be certain to take care of their dental health for themselves and their babies.
The good news is that most routine treatment is safe during pregnancy, though during the first 3 months some procedures and medications should be avoided.
The most important thing is to be sure that your My Local Dentists Northmead dentist knows you are pregnant and how far along you are.
Top 7 Dental Tips for best Oral Health
Keeping Children Smiling: Child Dental Benefits Extended For 2017!
Good news for children, and their parents/guardian who are eligible under the Children’s Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS has been extended through 2017!
CDBS provides children with basic dental services. Starting on January first 2017, dental services up to $1,000 can be given over two consecutive calendar years. The two-year cap period starts when a patient first receives an eligible dental service.
My Local Dentists Northmead is a proud supporter of CDBS and encourages parents to take advantage of it. You can’t begin supporting your child’s oral health too early!
New terms and conditions are in place for 2017. Consequently if you have any questions we ask that you contact us on (02) 9630 9996 for information or an appointment.