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How to maintain your nightguard
A dental night guard can become very unpleasant pretty quickly without good care. But the good news is, you don’t need to deal with the funky smells or discolourations if you take some time to learn...
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
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Veneers at Drummoyne Dental Practice
Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of your smile by covering the teeth. They are ceramic shells that are made to bond to the tooth. Veneers can be used for treating chipped, discoloured or...
Friday, February 17th, 2017
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What is Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation and...
Enamel hypomineralisation is a deficiency in the tooth substance quality resulting in opacities within the enamel. Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) describes the hypomineralisation of one to...
Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
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Oral health and Pregnancy
Don’t let the visit to the dentist fall off your pregnancy to-do list before your baby comes. Although many women make it 9 months without any discomfort, pregnancy can worsen some conditions – or...
Monday, September 26th, 2016
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) - What can be done?
Bruxism (teeth grinding) refers to an oral parafunctional activity which may occur in most humans at some point in their lives. The main characteristics are grinding of the teeth, and clenching of...
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
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Oral Cancer Screening
At Drummoyne Dental Practice, we don't just check for cavities. Every full exam also includes screening for oral cancer, gum disease and jaw joint disorders. The term ‘oral cancer’ refers to...
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
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Snack Attack - How does snacking affect...
Every parent should know that chocolates, lollies and fizzy drinks are bad for their child’s teeth. It’s because the sugar in these foods and drinks is harmful and causes decay, a disease that more...
Monday, June 6th, 2016
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Does your child have tooth decay?
At Drummoyne Dental Practice, we believe that prevention is better than cure. When children develop decay it can be distressing for both the child and the parents. Tooth decay is a disease 50% of...
Friday, May 13th, 2016
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Sports Drinks - doing more harm than good?
The acidity and sugar in sport drinks, especially when consumed over long periods of time or out of habit, can cause ‘tooth erosion’ and ‘decay’, which often lead to irreversible damage and the need...
Thursday, May 5th, 2016
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ClearCorrect at Drummoyne Dental Practice
ClearCorrect uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-made to fit your teeth. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth without the need of braces into a smile you'll be...
Sunday, January 31st, 2016