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Do all wisdom teeth require removal?
No. Wisdom teeth(adult third molars) do not always have to be removed.
They should only be extracted if they are experiencing problems, or if they are likely to cause problems in the future.
The most commonly occurring problems with wisdom teeth involve gum infections, tooth decay or cheek biting.
How much does a filling cost?
A tooth has 5 sides in total( front, back, tongue-side, cheek side and top), and the cost of a filling generally depends upon how many of these surfaces need to be repaired. A filling involving only one surface may cost as little as $65, whereas a 5 surface filling could cost as much as $400. Complex fillings requiring additional treatments such as pulp liners or cusp protection would incur extra costs.
How much of the dental fees will my health insurance cover?
Rebates provided by health insurance can vary greatly. Each insurance company has a range of policies(products) to suit different budgets and devises a different rebate schedule for each of those policies. Generally, the more you pay per month, the higher your health fund rebate. If you are unsure about the level of rebate that your policy provides, we can find out for you. Just ask us, and we can use your health insurance card to see how much they will cover. You will then know how much your "out-of-pocket" expense will be before you commence treatment.
Should I continue visiting the dentist during pregnancy?
Yes! Maintaining good oral health is important under normal circumstances, and even more so while you are pregnant. The changes to your hormone levels during pregnancy will increase your susceptibility to gingivitis and the bacteria involved are potentially harmful to you and your unborn child. Make sure you attend your usual dental hygiene appointments. Certain medications will not be recommended in the first trimester, and x-rays will not be recommended unless absolutely necessary.
What is a crown?
A crown is a durable cover that is cemented over a tooth, for the purposes of providing
strength and fracture resistance. Crowns are fabricated with high-strength materials
such as ceramic(porcelain) or metal(e.g. gold), and are made to look and function like a
real tooth.
Sometimes crowns are made simply to improve the appearance of a tooth by hiding
undesirable discolourations, malformations or malalignments. In complex cosmetic
dental procedures, multiple teeth are crowned to greatly transform a person's smile.
At what age should I start taking my child to the dentist?
Children's teeth are known as "milk teeth" or "deciduous teeth". The first deciduous tooth will begin to erupt at the age of 6 months, and the full complement of 20 deciduous teeth will have erupted completely by the age of 2 1/2 to 3 years.
It is best to take your child to the dentist around the age of 1 year. General dental problems are rarely recognised prior to that. Obvious congenital problems(e.g. cleft lip and palate) are recognised at birth.
How does tooth whitening work?
Tooth whitening(sometimes called "bleaching") is a process by which the discolourations of a tooth are made invisible with the application of a chemical whitening substance.
These substances oxidise dark colours, similar to the way in which substances are used to bleach hair or to whiten clothes. The most common tooth-whitening substances used today are Hydrogen Peroxide(HP), Carbamide Peroxide(CP) and Pthalidimoperoxycaproic acid with nano-hydroxyapatite(PAP+).
These three substances are available in various concentrations and can be applied in various ways. At home, they can be applied in the form of toothpaste, whitening strips, or whitening trays. At a dental clinic, they can be applied with a method commonly known as "in-chair whitening", "power whitening" or "laser whitening". Home application involves lower concentrations and is cheaper and safer, whereas, in-chair application involves much higher concentrations and works very fast but is more expensive and potentially riskier in terms of gum and tooth sensitivity. If you have the time and patience, a home application would be the method of choice.
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