What Is Gap-Free Dental And How Can You Benefit From It?

Posted on: 23 July 2021

When a tooth deteriorates to the point that it falls out or must be extracted, it leaves a gap in your smile. As such, you'd hope that all dental procedures would loosely be classified as gap-free dental work. However, this is not what a dentist means when they offer gap-free dental services. What does it mean, and how does it benefit you? The Medicare Benefits Scheme Medicare cardholders can access subsidised healthcare via the Medicare benefits scheme (MBS).
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Reasons Why Dental Checkups Should Be Part of Your Health and Wellness Plan

Posted on: 24 June 2021

There are several reasons why a dental checkup might not be in your immediate plan. For example, you might not have time to do so because of your busy work schedule. Or, you might be avoiding visiting a dentist because of fear and anxiety. While the thought of a dental checkup can be a frightening experience, there are several reasons why visiting a dentist should be part of your yearly plan.
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What New Dentures Can Feel Like (and Why)

Posted on: 7 May 2021

New dentures shouldn't cause you pain. They will feel a bit awkward, a bit strange, and even slightly uncomfortable at first. What sort of discomfort should you expect, and are there any complications you should be on the lookout for? Extra Weight It's a reasonable thought that new dentures will feel a bit odd. As a rough guide, maxillary dentures (for your upper jaw) will weigh approximately 13.46 grams, and mandibular dentures (for your lower dentures) will weigh approximately 11.
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When You Should See a Cosmetic Dentist

Posted on: 6 April 2021

Cosmetic dentistry is a growing part of the industry and one that more and more people are at least a little bit curious about. It is different from traditional dentistry in that your teeth can be totally healthy and set well but just do not quite look as good as you would like. As techniques have gotten less corrosive and painful, cosmetic dentistry has seen a sharp incline in those taking it up and this is set to continue as technology gets even better.
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