A Winning Smile For Valentine’s Day

A Winning Smile For Valentine’s Day

A Winning Smile For Valentine’s DayWith New Year’s Day in our rearview mirrors, Valentine’s Day is now approaching. Wherever we go we see roses, cards, and of course, candy. But this Valentine’s Day it’s not just store-bought gifts that you should be thinking about.

Instead, spend a little time showing your teeth some love, and your brilliant smile will bring love back to you!
Valentine’s Day is all about kissing the ones we love, but no one wants to kiss a mouth that has bad breath or stained, unattractive teeth. On Valentine’s Day, by improving your dental health and smile, you can create a more kissable mouth, with teeth that are shinier and in better condition.

At Q1 Dental, we are happy to offer you these words of advice as Valentine’s Day arrives!

Consider Teeth Whitening!

Teeth whitening is an easy, effective and inexpensive cosmetic dental procedure that can produce dramatic results immediately.

You and Your Gum Health- Understanding Gum Disease

You and Your Gum Health: Understanding Gum Disease

You and Your Gum Health- Understanding Gum DiseaseIf your gums are puffy, tender or bleed when you floss, than you might be among the 20% of Australians who have moderate gum disease or worse. Gum disease, which in serious cases is called periodontal disease, starts as the relatively mild gingivitis. Many people are surprised to learn that gingivitis is an infection caused by bacteria and that they probably have it.

The good news is that the early stages of gum disease are within your control. Working with your Melbourne dentsist, you can fight back against gum disease, even if it has moved on to advanced stages!

Symptoms of Gum Disease

Symptoms of gum disease vary according to the stage of the disease. The initial stage of gum disease is gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums that usually occurs because of bacteria accumulating on the teeth. This turns into plaque, which then induces gingivitis.

Gingivitis is the stage of periodontal disease that is reversible and it can often be treated at home by improved dental habits, or at the dentist’s office by regularly scheduled appointments including cleaning.

Resolutions For Your Dental Health In The New Year

Resolutions For Your Dental Health In The New Year

Resolutions For Your Dental Health In The New YearThe New Year is the time to make resolutions and even though it has already begun, it is not too late! You may have resolved to save money, get a better job or lose that extra weight. One resolution most people have made is to improve their health.

By making one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your dental health you can also improve your general health.

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

Resolutions from Your Q1 Dental Professionals

Brush and floss regularly: This is by far the simplest resolution to make, and it can have spectacular effects on dental health. Just get in the habit of brushing your teeth twice a day for more than two minutes each time. 

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.

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.