When it comes to taking a trip to the dentist, wisdom teeth removal and other procedures can be just that frightening that it’s easy to find excuses to put them off. “It’s too expensive” some might say. “The pain will go away/ it’s not so bad” is the favourite excuse of others. But the longer […]

If there’s one trip to the dentist you want to avoid more than any other, it’s for root canal treatment. It starts as a humble cavity – a small amount of decay in the tooth – but left unchecked that decay deepens, and before you know it you’ve got inflamed nerve tissues within the tooth […]

What does root canal therapy cost? For many people facing a visit to the dentist, one of the biggest concerns that they’ll have is the cost of the procedure. Dental procedures for a majority of the population are not covered under Australia’s public healthcare service, and private healthcare will generally only cover a percentage of […]

What to do after your wisdom tooth extraction Wisdom tooth extraction can sound like a scary process but not everyone will have the same experience as all wisdom teeth aren’t the same. People have the perception that it’s a deeply painful experience, but in most cases, wisdom tooth extraction is not that bad at all. […]

A breakdown of the cost of wisdom tooth removal Perhaps the one thing that worries people more than the pain that they imagine a wisdom tooth extraction will cause them is the potential pain that it will cost their wallet. Popular public opinion may be that there is no such thing as a cheap wisdom […]

Preparing for your wisdom teeth removal surgery Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed – even when you feel some tooth pain or gum swelling from your wisdom teeth. There are times that the teeth can be saved and repaired, or the gum inflammation treated. However, it remains true that in certain cases, people […]

Is there anything worse than a toothache? The endless throb that just won’t get away and won’t let you think about anything else. At the first sight of tooth or gum pain you should be getting yourself to a dentist, because understanding where a toothache is coming from is the first step in getting rid […]

It’s the biggest question that we get: “what am I missing out on once I start using my clear aligners or braces?” After all, straightening those crooked teeth is worth it in the end, but who wants to go without their favourite foods for any length of time? The good news about food and braces […]

If you’ve got dentures, it can be tempting to pay less attention to their care – after all, they’re “false teeth,” right? They’re not as fragile as the real deal, surely? In reality dentures need the same level of care as regular teeth to ensure we maintain good overall health. Keeping your dentures clean is […]