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Dry Mouth | Xerostomia

October 23, 2011

Dry mouth, also called Xerostomia, is a persistent feeling that there is not enough saliva in your mouth, making talking and eating difficult or embarrassing. The effects of dry mouth may be severe, moderate or mild. Mild suffers may not … Continue reading →

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Old Porcelain Crowns

October 20, 2011

Dentists are often asked how long will a Porcelain Crown last? And the truth is that we just dont know.  We often talk from our personal figures and experiences at Smile Artistry that Porcelain crowns should last on a healthy … Continue reading →

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Dental Implants for Missing Teeth

October 4, 2011

It is a similar scenario we see, where patients over the years develop cracks in teeth. Eventually with time, these cracks develop into root canal problems, and in some cases you may split the tooth entirely. In other scenarios it … Continue reading →

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Smoking and Gum Disease

September 28, 2011

Working as a Dental Hygienist at Smile Artistry one of my main roles is to assess, treat and prevent gum disease.  Part of this role involves educating people on the risk factors associated with gum disease. One of the most … Continue reading →

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Below the Surface of Cracked Teeth!

September 8, 2011

Now that Smile Artistry has been using White Fillings exclusively for over 15 years, any old Amalgam Fillings for our long-term patients are over 15 years old. It is common to see that while Amalgam fillings have traditionally lasted very … Continue reading →

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Electric or Manual Toothbrushes

September 7, 2011

As a Dental Hygienist at Smile Artistry, I often get asked the question “do electric toothbrushes clean better than manual toothbrushes?” The answer to this question is, yes, if used correctly. I encourage many of my patient’s to use a … Continue reading →

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Review of Teeth Whitening

August 11, 2011

A Review of Brisbane Teeth Whitening Treatments is available on this teeth whitening website. Different types of Brisbane Teeht Whitening Treatments include: In-Surgery Teeth Whitening including Zoom Teeth Whitening Professional At-Home Teeth Whitening Non-Professional At-Home Teeth Whitening Over-the-Counter Hygiene Teeth Whitening … Continue reading →

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Bad Breath – ‘Halitosis’

July 28, 2011

As a Dental Hygienist at Smile Artistry patients are often concerned about Halitosis, more often referred to as bad breath.  It is a concern for many people but with professional treatment and advice can be managed very successfully. The most … Continue reading →

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Case: Porcelain Crowns and Porcelain Veneers

July 24, 2011

In this Case Example, this young lady had the wear and erosion of her teeth repaired with Porcelain Emax Crowns and Porcelain Emax Veneers. Before Treatment, the teeth were worn due to acid erosion.  This gave the teeth a dark … Continue reading →

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Porcelain Crowns made Overseas (cont.)

July 5, 2011

Channel Seven interviewed some further Dentists last night, and I would commend those who have spoken out vocally about Porcelain Crowns and Dentures being sent overseas and the ethics involved in the Dentist not informing their patients.  At Smile Artistry, … Continue reading →

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