We understand that the cost of dental treatment can be a significant concern for many individuals, and it’s important to find ways to manage those costs. As a dental practice in Indooroopilly that cares about patients, we want to help you navigate the costs associated with dental care and decide what’s best for your teeth.
Oral health is an essential part of overall health, and it is especially important for children. Proper oral care can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
It also ensures that children can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. By developing good oral care habits in childhood, children are more likely to maintain these habits into adulthood, leading to a healthier and happier life.
Why I need a Dental Crown after my Root Canal Treatment?
A dental crown, also known as a cap, is a type of dental restoration that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, or appearance.
A crown is typically placed after a root canal treatment because the procedure removes the nerve and blood supply from the tooth, making it more brittle and susceptible to fracture. A crown, also known as a cap, is a covering that is placed over the tooth to protect and strengthen it. The crown also helps to restore the tooth to its normal shape, size and function. Additionally, it can also help to prevent re-infection of the tooth.
We now do same day dental crowns in one appointment at Heritage Dental Group. Get in touch with our team for more information on same day crowns with CEREC CAD CAM technology.
A root canal treatment is a procedure that is used to remove the infected or damaged pulp (nerve and blood vessels) from inside a tooth. The pulp is removed through the top of the tooth, leaving the root canals empty. After the pulp is removed, the root canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed to prevent bacteria from entering them again.
Brushing your teeth– Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to prevent toothaches. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste helps remove plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth. If plaque isn’t removed, it can harden into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist. Brushing also helps freshen your breath and remove surface stains on your teeth.
Cleaning in-between your teeth– Flossing is also essential for preventing toothaches. Flossing helps remove plaque and food particles that can become trapped between your teeth, where a toothbrush can’t reach. Flossing also stimulates the gums, which can help improve their overall health.
Teaching children good oral hygiene from an early age
Your local dentist is here to help you maintain a healthy smile. Good oral hygiene is an integral part of children’s oral health. Starting early is the key to proper oral hygiene habits. As soon as your child turns one, book a dental appointment to see a dentist. This dental check-up appointment is child’s first visit to the dental practice, meeting dentist, sitting in the dental chair, get to have a dental experience. In this appointment dentist will count teeth with your child, take pictures of teeth and show your child how to brush teeth.
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD FIRST SEE THE DENTIST?
It is recommended that a child should visit a dentist when the first tooth appears or on the first birthday. We sometimes think this is too early as your child may not have many teeth, but this visit is all about becoming familiar with the dentist, dental surgery environment and gives the dentist and parents opportunity to discuss early childhood dental problems, brushing techniques and effect of eating & drinking habits on teeth.
SOME STEPS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD’S TEETH AND GUMS HEALTHY:
How to look after your teeth during Christmas New Year Holiday Break?
With the end of 2022 approaching fast, busy festive time of the year is here again. Time of the year when our teeth get exposed to sweet, acidic foods and drinks. Large amounts of sweet foods and drinks along with bacteria in the mouth produce acids which weakens your enamel and cause cavities. Tooth decay can develop in-between teeth in a very short time if food debris get stuck in-between teeth and left there for long time. Look after your oral health and enjoy the Christmas New year break with smile!
WHAT IS FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION OR REHABILIATION?
Full mouth reconstructions is a process of restoring, rebuilding or replacing all or most of your upper and lower teeth. Your dentist at Heritage Dental Group will combine the latest dental technology, restorative aesthetics to improve the appearance and functionality of your teeth and face.
WHY I NEED FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION OR RESTORATION?
You may need full mouth reconstruction or restoration if you have following conditions:
Severely decayed broken teeth
Loss of teeth due to trauma or injury
Severely worn down teeth due to grinding or result of acid erosion
Toothache can be a very painful experience. Even if you are following good oral hygiene and a healthy diet, you can still experience toothache for a couple of reasons. It is always best to see your dentist straightaway rather than waiting till it gets worse. Your dentist will determine the cause of your toothache and discuss the options to relieve your pain or discomfort and save your tooth. Dr Singh at Heritage Dental Group in Indooroopilly with more than 25 years of experience and is always here to help you look after your oral health.
Good oral health is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing. As we age the need for dental care increases with deteriorating health, mobility issues and cognitive ability. Due to these conditions our seniors are unable to maintain good oral hygiene and end up having oral health problems. Our team at Heritage Dental Group will help you plan your dental visits and oral health care plans to keep your teeth and gums healthy. We are always here to guide Senior Australians and work through proper oral hygiene habits to save teeth and gums.