Dentist Frankston

Google must have guided you to this website when you typed in “Dentist Frankston” or something to that effect.  Several factors influenced this idea of putting together a website that could give all possible information on dentists, orthodontists, dentistry, and all things toothy!   Selecting a good dentist is as important as selecting your life partner!  Your dentist plays a very crucial role in the healthy maintenance of your teeth.

 

I remember the first time I was dragged to a dentist.  I was thirteen and had a huge cavity that was causing a lot of pain.  He took one look at it and said it has to come out.  My mum, being a veteran at having her teeth pulled out, immediately encouraged me saying that in one pull it will be out.  So, I reluctantly gave in and he injected an anaesthetic into my gums.  I yelled with pain when he yanked out the tooth and just as I thought it was over, he came at me again and again.  I know it sounds like a horror story but that’s exactly what happened!  Apparently, the tooth had rotted so badly that it could only be pulled out piece by piece and the anaesthetic wasn’t working too well.  I ended up grabbing his coat and screaming at him “Stop or I will kill you”!
The same dentist suggested that I get braces to train my Dracula-like incisors back into position.  When I asked him why I should do that, he said that “nobody will marry me if my teeth were out of sync”!  That decided it, and I stalked out swearing that I will not set my teeth straight just so I could marry a jerk who likes perfect teeth!  Dracula will definitely be proud of me for sticking to my resolve.
A decade or so later, I went to another dentist who, along with his assistant, peered thoughtfully into my mouth and said I needed about seven fillings!  He casually asked me what toothpaste I used and I proudly named a popular tooth gel, which made them giggle and look at me like they would at an ignorant waif. I was strongly advised to change my tooth paste and to come back for my fillings.  I was too embarrassed to back to the same dentist but I did change my toothpaste!
Fast forward a few more years, and I was back in a dentist’s chair to pull out a tooth that was threatening to come out through my left cheek.  I braced myself and warned the dentist to anaesthetize me sufficiently as I didn’t want a repeat  of my nightmarish first experience.  I settled in anxiously and opened my mouth wide and felt a mild prodding by the dentist who kept talking about something or the other to me.  He then asked me to rinse my mouth and as I braced myself again for the ordeal, he showed me the perfectly formed tooth he had pulled out!  I was amazed that I hadn’t felt even a twinge of pain!
I guess by now you know why I decided to put up Dentist Frankston.  The key to healthy teeth is finding a good dentist who not only knows his job but also has pleasant bedside manners!  I now visit my dentist quite happily once in six months to keep my teeth in good shape.
You will find Dentist Frankston is your one stop resource for all information on oral care with tips on insurance, the dental association, and the meanings of terms like orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, and other such tongue-twisters!  I will also be talking about cosmetic surgery, tooth whitening, root canal, implants, treatment of oral diseases, dentures, etc.  In short, this website is sure to keep you smiling all the way to your dentist!

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Teeth Whitening By Your Dentist

Everyone likes to have whiter teeth as it gives them a more confident smile. But the question is how much whiter. The best person to answer that would be your dentist. Whitening your teeth at home by yourself with over the counter whiteners is not as good as getting it done by a dentist.
You have to first check whether your teeth are all healthy. Whiteners do not fall under FDA regulation so it is good to get it done professionally at a dental clinic.
If you have mouth ulcers or any other open wounds, the chemicals in the whitener could cause more damage. Keep in mind that whitening will not alter the colour of artificial teeth and might leave you with mismatched teeth. Stains caused by use of antibiotics cannot be camouflaged either.
You can consider yourself an ideal candidate for whitening only if you have a healthy set of natural teeth and no ulcers. However, if you are young, the chances are that your teeth will regain their original colour within a few weeks.
There are a couple of you can get it done: laser whitening and home whitening. Home whitening is definitely less expensive but takes a few weeks to see results while laser whitening can be done within one hour and the results are immediately visible.
Your gums will be first coated with a protective material, which is cured using a light and then the whitening gel is applied. Light is once again used to activate the whitener to make sure that it penetrates deeply for fast results.
Whitening your teeth will shore up your confidence and give you the pearly white teeth you had often dreamed of!

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In this section of Dentist Frankston, I wanted to give you some information on why you made need to wear braces and the different types of braces that are currently available.
Did you know that you can now get invisible braces? Wearing the traditional ‘visible’ braces can be quite embarrassing for an adolescent or even an adult. Nobody likes to flash metal clips when they smile, so invisible braces may soon take over completely.
If you or somebody you know needs to go in for braces, this article is sure to be of use to you.

 

Dental Braces – Great Teeth Straightening Solutions
By Chris E Jones

Many people think that braces are for adolescents. Once they have reached adulthood, they think it is too late to have a brace or a teeth straightening solution. This may be because they feel embarrassed having train track brackets on their teeth, thinking they are really noticeable. Other reasons maybe costs, needing to pay full price once reaching adulthood. There are many solutions which are cost effective and less noticeable.
The world of dentistry has evolved since the basic brackets with elastics. There are invisible braces, retainers, self-litigating braces and cosmetic braces.
When do you require a brace?
People usually have a brace when they feel their teeth look uneven or crooked.
This can be caused by-

overcrowding
There are too many teeth in the mouth so they overlap to fit along the gum line.

Accidents
Sometimes people have a fall or have an impact to the mouth, causing teeth to move, sometimes loosening the roots.

Genetics
Some people have teeth like their parents which grow uneven.

Thumb sucking/excessive chewing
Bad habits like chewing items or sucking fingers can force the teeth to move in an unnatural way, or secondary teeth to grow crooked.
Types of braces
The cheapest and most used solution of all is the traditional “train track” brace. Brackets are glued to the teeth and a wire is fed though and held by two clasps at the back of the mouth by the back teeth. These are then adjusted by the dentist over a period of time, and eventually elastics are applied to create more pulling force, rearranging the teeth. Very often people have to have one to four teeth removed to allow room for teeth to move into alignment. The treatment can last from 12 months to four years depending on the amount of movement required by the teeth and how fast the teeth can move. A retainer is then worn to keep the teeth in place once the brackets have been removed for about six months and then just on nights for a short period of time.
More advanced braces include brackets that are applied to the back of the teeth. These may sound uncomfortable, but they are made specially to fit your mouth, so they won’t affect your speech once used to them and adapt to you. Nobody can see these as they are behind the teeth, and the perfect solution for those who are self conscious about treatment.
I you don’t like the idea of a brace there are retainers that are clear plastic and cover the teeth, which are almost invisible to the eye, as they are shaped from molds of your teeth for a snug fit. They can also be removed when eating so no embarrassing food stuck in them. This makes them easy to clean.
There are alternative brackets that actually hold the wire, rather than the wire just being fed through and rick coming out. These also work quicker than the normal brace. They do not involve the elastics and therefore your mouth is more hygienic and easier to clean.
There are also braces that are clear and white wires that match the colour of your teeth and therefore less noticeable. Many celebrities have used these so they are very popular but have a bigger price tag.
It is very important you consult your dentist or orthodontist before getting treatment to discuss the best treatment for you, deepening on your teeth, the length of time you have to treat and the amount of money you have to spend.
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Teeth Whitening Tips

I have noticed that several of my friends are reluctant to smile naturally as they are ashamed of their discoloured teeth.  Are you one of those who feel you can do with whiter teeth?  In this section of Dentist Frankston, I will be talking about how your teeth can be made whiter with the help of your dentist or just plain ole home remedies.

 

 

The first thing you need to do is get your teeth checked and cleaned by your dentist. Your dentist will also be able to tell you if teeth whitening will work for you.  If you’ve had your teeth restored with veneers or fillings you may not be an ideal candidate for whitening as the artificial material used in restoration cannot be whitened and will not blend with your natural teeth.  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid whitening your teeth till you have weaned your baby as the whitening products may have some contra-indications.  Teeth whitening also exacerbates sensitive teeth so if you have a problem with teeth sensitivity, this is definitely not for you.  Whiteners are basically bleaching agents that seep through the enamel and dissipate stains.

Once you start your teeth whitening treatment, you should brush and floss regularly and not miss dental appointments.  The teeth whitening procedure as such is not an uncomfortable or painful procedure and can be safely undertaken.  You can even do it at home with over-the-counter teeth whitening products or home remedies, which are also quite safe, but only after your dentist has given you the go-ahead.

Dentists use 15 to 35% hydrogen peroxide or carbamide according to each patient’s need after cleaning teeth thoroughly and placing a protective shield over the gums. The whitening paste is dabbed onto teeth and left on for a while before rinsing the mouth. It is then reapplied and the procedure repeated over half an hour to forty five minutes.

You can do the whitening at home with 10 to 20% carbamide peroxide and if you have sensitive teeth, it might help to get a gel with sodium flouride which will also make your teeth stronger. But the procedure is a bit more complex as your dentist will need to get a customized mouth tray made which you will need to wear for at least a couple of hours a day after applying the gel on the tray.

Home remedies are also known to work marvels with yellowed and discoloured teeth.  Here are some  home remedies you can concoct at home in a jiffy.  I found that a paste of vinegar and baking soda with a pinch of salt or just a mixture of the baking soda and salt are effective whitening agents.  Or you could try mixing dried orange rind with about 20 basil leaves and apply to teeth.  Just rubbing dried orange rind on teeth will also result in whiter teeth. Crushed walnuts or ground strawberries also make good teeth whiteners.

Although it is the more expensive option, it is always better to go for teeth whitening under the supervision of your dentist rather than opt for over the counter products.

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