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A dental implant can be used to replace a missing tooth. By substituting the root of the missing tooth, it prevents further serious complications that can arise if the missing tooth is left untreated.
PLAY VIDEO A chipped tooth is defined by a tooth breaking above the gumline and a portion of the outer enamel layer completely separating. This often occurs as the result of trauma or impact to the face and mouth. Small fractures or “chips” involving only the tooth enamel are the least severe and pose the
Sporting accidents are one of the most common causes of dental injury. Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard helps to absorb and spread the impact of a blow to the face, minimising the risk of injury not only to your teeth, but to other parts of your head and jaw. Our team at Hunter Family Dental can
We get it – life’s busy! Take control of your oral health and help avoid emergency dental visits with these 4 easy tips: 1. Brush your teeth– This one is simple and something that everyone is already aware of. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day with a fluoride toothpaste. In addition,
Sometimes when a tooth is severely damaged and there is not enough of the natural tooth remaining to support a crown, a procedure called a build up is performed using composite to add back enough structure so the tooth can be crowned and preserved.
One of the most common questions we are asked here at your Newcastle dentist is whether electric toothbrushes are a better option than manual toothbrushes. With correct brushing technique optimal results can be achieved with both, according to Liz Hughes, our resident hygienist. The right brushing technique achieves a perfect balance between getting the toothbrush close
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Ever wonder why you need to floss? This is why!! This cavity started between the teeth where a toothbrush couldn’t reach. The cavity grew all the way down to the nerve chamber resulting in a toothache. By this point the only answer is to have root canal treament or extract the tooth. The moral of
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The earlier kids develop good dental hygiene habits the better, minimising the chances of needing more comprehensive, time consuming and expensive dental treatment in later life. Here at your team of Newcastle dentists, our hygienist Elizabeth Hughes works with parents helping them to establish good habits for your children. Give us a call on 4926 2553
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We get it – life’s busy! Take control of your oral health and help avoid emergency dental visits with these 4 easy tips: 1. Brush your teeth– This one is simple and something that everyone is already aware of. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day with a fluoride toothpaste. In addition,
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Here at Hunter Family Dental we consider good oral hygiene the most important tool in the prevention of periodontal disease and the maintenance of your teeth and restorations. Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease can affect your overall health – some experts believe there is a direct link between gum disease and heart disease, increasing
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