How can we help you?
We love building long-term relationships with the patients and families we treat. This includes answering questions and addressing concerns. Below are some of the questions we hear most often. If your question is not included, or if you would like further details, we would love to hear from you!
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Overindulgence of soft drinks is a major cause of dental decay. And it is the acidity in these drinks that dissolves your tooth enamel. This acidity, coupled with sugar, makes it problematic, especially if you don’t brush your teeth or thoroughly rinse your mouth following ingestion. Because of the acidity, switching to diet soft drinks is not a solution.
Many consider fruit juice and sports drinks healthy alternatives to soft drinks, but fruit juice is also sugary and acidic. And we encourage you to check the ingredients on your sports drink bottle.
Your Lower Templestowe dentist recommends drinking quickly to reduce sugar and acid on your teeth. You should also drink with food and rinse your mouth with water afterwards to eliminate some of the sugar and acid.
To lower your tooth decay risks, make sure you arrange regular check-ups and teeth cleans for yourself and your family. We recommend seeing your dentist every six to twelve months, depending on your oral health.
We Encourage You to Arrange a Dental Check-Up Today
We are always happy to welcome new patients and families into our dental practice. Our Lower Templestowe dentists invite you to reach out to a team member today to get started.
If your teeth are sensitive, especially to hot and cold foods and beverages, there can be many factors to consider, including:
- Brushing your teeth too hard
- Indulging in acidic foods and drinks
- Receding gums
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- Recent dental treatments
- Chipped/cracked teeth
- Emerging infections or cavities
- Gingivitis or gum disease
Sensitive teeth may not mean you have a significant oral health issue, but we always encourage you to contact our Lower Templestowe dental clinic to speak with an experienced professional.
Typically, we’ll want to see you in our dental clinic if you have tooth sensitivity that does not improve—such as the expected and temporary sensitivity from a dental procedure.
Your dentist wants to make sure you don’t have an emerging issue that might threaten your oral health or lead to a painful dental emergency, requiring an immediate root canal treatment. Your comfort and well-being are very important to us, and we make time in our schedule for unforeseen situations.
We Encourage You to Contact Your Lower Templestowe Dentist
Oral health changes and lingering tooth sensitivity should not go unchecked. When you notice changes, we want to hear from you.
We treat patients everywhere, including those in Lower Templestowe, Templestowe, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Mont Albert North, Bulleen, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe.
There are several reasons you may be experiencing bleeding gums, including:
- Gingivitis
- Gum disease
- Brushing incorrectly
- Low blood platelets
In many cases, bleeding gums may not be cause for alarm, but we encourage you to contact your Lower Templestowe dentist for a check-up. We will want to rule out all oral health conditions, specifically gingivitis and gum disease.
Gingivitis may be considered pre-gum disease, meaning you have infections of the gum tissues that are still isolated and fully treatable. However, if you allow gum disease to go untreated, you can develop deeper infections and inflammation, also called gum disease. When this happens, it is more difficult to restore you to better oral health. Without intervention from your dentist, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and even systemic health complications.
If you’re brushing and flossing incorrectly, a member of our experienced team can provide instruction.
To lower your gingivitis and gum disease risks, we recommend brushing and flossing regularly and coming to our Templestowe dental clinic for all arranged check-ups and teeth cleans.
We Encourage You to Reach Out to a Team Member
If it’s time for your next exam and teeth clean, or if you’re experiencing bleeding gums, we welcome your call to arrange an appointment.
General and Family Dentistry
To prevent dental decay and gum disease, we recommend scheduling a recall appointment every 3-6 months. Dental x-rays are taken every 12-24 months, depending on your oral health and history.
Dental x-rays allow your Lower Templestowe Dentist to see between your teeth and find emerging cavities that may not be visible during your exam. X-rays also help us diagnose other conditions and plan dental treatments, including dental implants.
In the event of a dental emergency, we may also opt to take x-rays if the cause of your pain is not immediately obvious.
Fortunately, in our dental clinic, we rely on digital x-rays, which means low radiation exposure compared with traditional radiographs. Digital x-rays provide clear and resizable images, and they are also safe for the environment because they do not require developer film or disposal. In fact, we file your x-rays electronically for easy access and safekeeping. This method of storage also allows us to share your x-rays via computer with your health fund provider or a consultant.
If You Have Questions, We Are Here to Provide Answers
If you have any questions about our digital x-rays or digital storage, we encourage you to give us a call. If it's time for your next dental check-up and teeth clean, we also welcome you to reach out to a team member.
At Lower Templestowe Dental Excellence, we customise your dental care to meet your specific needs and smile goals.
However, we typically recommend visiting the dentist every six to twelve months, depending on your oral health. These appointments may lower your risks for preventable and time-consuming dental health conditions like cavities, root infections and periodontal disease.
Your Lower Templestowe dentist provides a comprehensive exam that includes a cancer screening and dental x-rays when necessary. This allows us to diagnose emerging conditions before they pose a serious risk.
Your professional teeth clean gives you a clean slate oral healthwise by eliminating plaque, tartar and bacteria. These are the ingredients that threaten your oral health... the ingredients that your toothbrush and dental floss cannot eradicate.
If you have been diagnosed with an oral health condition like gingivitis or periodontal disease, your dentist will recommend more frequent teeth clean and exam schedule to control your disease.
Is It Time for Your Check-Up and Teeth Clean?
If you're looking to establish dentistry in the area for yourself or your family, or if you have questions for our friendly team, we encourage you to call our dental clinic today.
Children's Dentistry
Baby teeth are vital because they support your child’s healthy development and act as placeholders for their adult teeth.
Considering these things, their teeth should be looked after as permanent, even though they will eventually fall out. The idea is that they should loosen and come out on schedule.
Baby teeth also contribute to jawbone growth and development. Poor development may impact the look and structure of your child’s face as well as their smile when their adult teeth start to erupt.
We recommend your child see the dentist around the age of three or four. This allows us to check on the integrity of their emerging baby teeth and make sure everything is developing on schedule. Your child’s dentist in Lower Templestowe can also provide tips for home care, including proper brushing techniques and even share nutrition information.
As your child’s oral health changes, we will always be here to answer your questions, share advice and care for their smile.
For Children’s Dentistry in Lower Templestowe, We Welcome Your Call
Our team is great with children and always work to make their dental experience pleasant and fun. If you would like to arrange an exam, we are here to get you started.