Dr Thomas Choi (dentist), Author at My Local Dentists Northmead

Choosing Tooth-coloured Fillings for your Teeth

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Feb 13, 2015 | Dental Article, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene

More people have been treated with dental fillings to prevent and stop the development of decay on teeth. Nowadays, tooth-coloured fillings are becoming more ideal than the coloured ones. Primarily because this kind of fillings are natural looking so you can at least retain the actual shade of your teeth even though you’ve already undergone a treatment.

Comparing Tooth-coloured Fillings to Others

Before, white fillings are considered less long lasting compared to amalgam fillings. Currently, new materials for fillings have been introduced and they are practically as good as amalgam. Also, these materials are proving to be very effective.

Your white fillings can last depending on their location in your mouth, your bite and, of course, the way you take care of it. Your dentist will inform you how long your tooth-coloured fillings can last.

Fillings can be replaced when your dentist have decided to. If this happens, you can ask your dentist to have it replaced with a white filling. Back then, white fillings are not suitable to be treated on back teeth due to their inefficiency, but since these fillings have improved, your dentist can now also use white fillings to fill them.

Dental Solutions for 10 Common Mouth Problems

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Feb 10, 2015 | Dental Infographic, Dentist Northmead, Emergency Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

Promoting Oral Cancer Awareness in Sydney

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Feb 6, 2015 | Dental Video, Dentist Northmead, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene

Oral cancer patients have been gradually increasing in Australia. Based on statistics, Oral cancers in Australia account for approximately 2-3% of all cancers*. On the other hand, it is disheartening to know that few people in the society are mindful about the identity of this disease. A new survey conducted to over thousands of individuals showed that there has been an inadequate information and familiarity of this destructive condition.

Oral Piercing: A Threat to your Oral Health

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Jan 29, 2015 | Dental Infographic, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Oral Health Northmead, Preventive Dentistry

The Kind of Toothpaste your Teeth Needs

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Jan 28, 2015 | Dental Article, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry Articles, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening Northmead

Toothpastes are innovative and handy solutions created to enhance the oral health of many people. Without them, brushing of teeth might be less exciting and efficient.

Nowadays, there are different kinds of toothpastes available at leading drugstores and supermarkets. Your only job is to pick the one you are most comfortable with or the one that satisfy the needs of your teeth.

Toothpaste Variations

There are four common types of toothpaste you can usually see at the bay of grocery stands and on advertisements. These are:

Why Professional Teeth Cleaning is Crucial for Oral Health?

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Jan 28, 2015 | Dental Video, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

Best Reminders for Brushing Baby Teeth

by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Jan 22, 2015 | Dental Article, Dentist Northmead, General Dentistry Articles, Oral Health Northmead, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry

Cleaning your baby’s first set of teeth is a good start to promote healthy teeth and gums.

This set of teeth may be small yet they have a huge role when your child grows up. Without the complete set of teeth, your child may experience difficulties in speaking clearly and chewing foods.

Even they are not yet teething, the gums also must receive the proper treatment and care it deserve as it is the foundation for upcoming baby teeth.

The Right Time to Brush Baby Teeth

If your baby doesn’t have teeth yet, clean their gums using a soft moistened washcloth. Do this after their feeding time and before you lay them to bed at night.