Dental veneers are thin covers or shells that are bonded to the front of your existing teeth to change the size and the shade of your teeth. They are carefully crafted to match the size, shape, and color of an ideal tooth and can be used to address dental issues…
If you have noticed that your teeth aren’t as sparkly white as they used to be, it’s a good idea to look into professional teeth whitening from your trusted teeth whitening dentist in Bentleigh East. The appearance of our teeth can make or break our confidence and can make us…
Jacobson Dental provides both composite and porcelain veneers in Melbourne. Here are the pros and cons of composite veneers and porcelain veneers.
With the standards of beauty getting higher and higher, having perfect teeth has become yet another beauty standard we try to attain. Back in the day, it was all about getting braces, but these days, people are resorting to costly porcelain veneers, which have exploded in popularity in recent years.…
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist will evaluate for periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment. Periodontal disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar, causing irritation…
It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention. Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and…
Periodontal disease is diagnosed by your dentist or dental hygienist during a periodontal examination. This type of exam should always be part of your regular dental check-up. A periodontal probe (small dental instrument) is gently used to measure the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and the gums. The depth of…
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adult dental patients and should be taken seriously. Many patients with this condition do not know it until symptoms progress to advanced stages of disease. Before you begin the following self-test, it’s important to know that, in general, women are…
A pearly-white smile is beautiful to look at and can greatly improve self-confidence. Many people are opting for the Zoom!® Chairside Whitening System (Zoom!®) for fast, safe and effective teeth whitening. Zoom!® combines the newest advances in dental technology with proven chemical formulas. This ensures that the bleaching experience is painless, and…
