Cosmetic
Christina Melas
Christina Melas
Dental Therapy & Treatment Coordinator
Dip.OHT (Melb)
30 May 2014
What should I do when a tooth is knocked out?
For active people of any age there are a number of situations in which a tooth can be knocked out, including the most common of all – playing sport. Fortunately a tooth ...
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30 May 2014
General
Smile Solutions
6 May 2018
How good oral hygiene can increase your lifespan
It is safe to say that good oral hygiene is a true investment in your quality of life, with the World Health Organization having identified oral hygiene as “an essential ...
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6 May 2018
General
Smile Solutions
24 April 2017
Does chewing sugar-free gum really help prevent cavities?
Research generally suggests the answer to this question is “yes” – it does help. When you chew sugar-free gum after meals and snacks, it can help neutralise and ...
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24 April 2017
General
Smile Solutions
16 April 2018
Do I need to use a tongue scraper?
Brushing and flossing are the mainstays of good oral hygiene, but you can take your dental care one step further with a tongue scraper (also known as a tongue cleaner or ...
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16 April 2018
General
Dr Yasmin Coulthard
Dr Yasmin Coulthard
General Dental Care
BDSc (Melb)
9 April 2014
What is bruxism and how is it managed?
Bruxism – or grinding and clenching of the teeth, as it is usually known – is a common condition that often goes undiagnosed until there is substantial evidence that ...
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9 April 2014
General
Smile Solutions
7 April 2014
What is laser dentistry?
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t at least a little nervous when it comes time to visit the dentist, particularly if they require any procedure more ...
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7 April 2014
General
Dr Peter Henderson
Dr Peter Henderson
General Dental Care
BDSc (Melb), LDS (Vic)
11 March 2014
Diabetes and oral health
Many people know that diabetes adds to the risk of heart disease and heart attack, stroke, vision loss, infections, loss of sensation, gangrene and lower limb loss – ...
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11 March 2014
General
Naomi Hoopmann
Naomi Hoopmann
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
BOH (Adel)
5 March 2014
What is dental erosion and how is it addressed?
A common finding during our dental examinations at Smile Solutions is dental erosion. This condition arises when the dental enamel on the tooth surface has dissolved. Any ...
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5 March 2014
General
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
General Dental Care
BDSc (Adel)
5 December 2013
Top Ten Teeth Tips
1. Brush teeth twice a day for two minutes
Make sure you concentrate the bristles of the toothbrush along the gum line as this is where plaque tends to collect.
2. ...
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5 December 2013
General
Dr Mal Siddiqui
Dr Mal Siddiqui
General Dental Care
BDSc (Hons) (Melb)
5 December 2013
The stages of dental decay
From when we are very young, we are told to brush our teeth twice a day, control our sugar intake and floss regularly – otherwise, we will get cavities. But what is ...
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5 December 2013
General
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
General Dental Care
BDSc (Adel)
1 November 2013
The Smile Solutions Experience
Smile Solutions is a state-of-the-art dental practice offering the entire spectrum of dental services within Melbourne's iconic Manchester Unity Building.
I have been ...
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1 November 2013
General
Dr Silvia Ciach
Dr Silvia Ciach
General Dental Care
BDSc (Melb)
29 October 2013
What are the risks of having dental treatment overseas?
You will often hear talk, or read stories, about dental procedures carried out in developing countries such as Thailand at prices that seem too good to be true – at ...
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29 October 2013