Are Sports Drinks Good for Your Teeth? If you’re a parent to a child that plays sport you’ve probably purchased quite a few sports drinks in their lifetime for them. After all, sports drinks are seen by many people as an indispensable part of playing sport and exercising. It’s tempting to choose one over a soda…
Root canal treatment unfortunately has such a bad reputation. In most cases root canal treatment causes very little pain. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and the area may be a little tender for a few days. With today’s technology, most patients come away impressed with how fast and easy the procedure is. And…
If you’re like most people you have probably experienced a toothache at one time or another. Other than being agonizing, they can be distracting if you are trying to proceed with your daily routine. If you can’t get to your Bulleen dentist right away you could try these remedies take to relieve the discomfort you…
“Accidents happen” is one of those phrases we casually throw around without thinking. But the reality is that accidents can have quite serious consequences for our teeth. The good news is that the trauma of dental injury can be minimised if you know what precautions to take and what to do in the unfortunate event…
In these challenging times, we hope that you and your family are safe and well. Many industries across Melbourne are now in lockdown due to stage 4 restrictions. We would like to update you on the latest restrictions that have been imposed on dental practices across Australia and how this affects you as our patient.…
Maintaining a healthy smile is not just about daily brushing and flossing, it’s also about scheduling regular dental appointments and cutting back on sugar and keeping it to mealtimes instead of snacks throughout the day. But what about the vitamins and minerals that help build those healthy smiles in the first place? Let’s take a…
As of May the 8th 2020 National Cabinet approved a move to Level 1 restrictions for dentistry. So what does this mean?This means that if you are assessed to be a low risk patient (i.e. NO flu symptoms, recent travel history or contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case), we can provide you with…
With a great dentist that gets kids on board from the get-go, dental emergencies should be a thing of the past. When it comes to your children’s health, a severe toothache – or worse, a dental injury – ranks pretty highly on the list of things you’d like them to avoid. Dental emergencies can be…
The Coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we do things, and dental care is no exception. Dentists are no longer allowed to provide normal care, such as regular check-ups and tooth whitening, so as to minimise the spread of COVID-19. However, if you’re in a lot of pain, we will still be able to treat you. Here’s…
In December 2019, an outbreak of a novel coronavirus occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The virus quickly spread throughout Hubei Province and to other provinces in mainland China, before spreading internationally. Quarantine measures implemented in mainland China and border control measures including travel restrictions implemented internationally, contained the virus and delayed significant spread. However,…