How to Protect Your Holiday Smile and Avoid Sugar Damage

How to Protect Your Holiday Smile and Avoid Sugar Damage

How to Protect Your Holiday Smile and Avoid Sugar DamageWhen it comes to holiday sweets and sugary drinks, most people worry about what they will do to waistlines.

A lot of thought is not given to what eating all this sugar can do to teeth. And while a few trips to the gym might undo damage to your waistline, damage to your teeth can be permanent and expensive to repair.

How Sugar Damages Your Teeth 

Sugar plays a major role in tooth decay. The bacteria that become plaque use sugar as a food. Some of the bacteria even use the sugar as a kind of glue to stick themselves to the tooth surface. The bacteria also create acid, which attacks the enamel and leads to tooth decay. Tooth decay, left untreated, can lead to pain and loss of teeth.

When it comes to good dental health during this year’s holidays, Q1 Dental in Melbourne has some suggestions and strategies to ensure you meet the New Year with a smile.

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Tooth Reshaping: The Shape of Your Future

Tooth Reshaping: The Shape of Your Future

Tooth Reshaping: The Shape of Your FutureAre your pearly whites everything you want them to be? Are you ashamed or worried about the shape and appearance of your teeth? Afraid to smile or yawn? Do you cover you mouth when talking? If you are worried about the shape of your teeth and or the look of your smile you could be a good candidate for tooth reshaping.

What Does Tooth Reshaping Do?

Tooth reshaping is a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of the teeth. Your dentist can correct minor defects in appearance by giving your teeth a more attractive shape. Your dentist is able to correct minor appearance defects of the teeth to give them a more attractive look. In some cases, the reshaping of teeth can also be used in place of braces.

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The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry in Melbourne

the-benefits-of-sedation-dentistry-in-melbourne-melbourne-dentistDental fear, a feeling in which the patient experiences fear and anxiety about dental visits, equipment and procedures, is not something of which to be ashamed. In fact, there are approximately 16% of Australian adults who have this dental phobia.

People with dental fear or phobia are more than likely to not seek the treatment they need. This can cause significant deterioration of overall oral health, which puts the person at a greater risk of dental problems and other health concerns.

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If Your Teeth Won’t Whiten, What are Your Next Options?

If Your Teeth Won’t Whiten, What are Your Next Options?

If Your Teeth Won’t Whiten, What are Your Next Options?Keeping your teeth bright seems like an easy routine. You simply brush your teeth and floss a little to get rid of the stains that could discolour your teeth. However, perfectly white teeth are not always easily achieved and if you want whiter teeth, your treatment decisions should be left to professionals like your dentist.

There are several reasons why your teeth might not get whiter and instead remain yellow. If you are having trouble whitening your dull smile, there could be a number of factors that could be slowing down the achievement of your goal. If this is your problem, there are solutions available for you.

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