Your gums are the foundation for healthy teeth and a beautiful, bright smile. Most people don’t realise just how important they are. Your gums affect your overall oral health and can impact the rest of your body if they’re not taken good care of. This is the Next Smile™ guide to keeping your gums healthy! Periodontal or gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. 8.52 per cent of adults aged 20 to 64 have periodontal disease. The disease is often painless and many affected adults aren’t even aware that they have it.  What is Period...

If you have missing or damaged teeth, All-on-4® with Dental Implants are considered to be as close as you can get to natural teeth. But compared to traditional dentures and bridges, strong and durable implants also come at a higher cost. Here is the breakdown on what you’re really spending your money on, including how All-on-4® dental treatments are covered by your insurance. If you’re amongst the 25.5 per cent of Australian adults with untreated tooth decay or missing teeth and are considering your treatment options, you might be startle...

Keeping up with good oral hygiene is vital to maintaining a beautiful, functional smile and preventing dental problems, such as gum disease and tooth decay. If you’re worried about having neglected your teeth in the past, be advised: It’s never too late to start investing in your oral health.  Healthy teeth require daily care. We will discuss the do’s and don’ts of oral hygiene to help you make smarter choices and develop healthier habits. It starts with using the right oral care products and being mindful when it comes to the daily ha...

Dental implants as we know them today are an incredible medical advancement, only made possible by modern technology and the genius of a few, brilliant innovators. But did you know that the very first dental implants are as much as 4000 years old?  It is true! Scientists discovered that carved bamboo pegs were used to replace missing teeth in ancient China, around 2000 BC. It appears that a full smile and strong bite have been highly valued for thousands of years. Major developments in restorative dentistry, however, weren’t made until much ...

The choice for or against the All-on-4® treatment concept, dentures or bridges, is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. To help you make one of the most important decisions you could possibly take for your dental health, we’ve created a quick but comprehensive guide on the benefits and disadvantages of each option.  Helping you make the right choice The All-on-4® treatment concept, dentures and bridges are common solutions for anyone affected by the loss of one or multiple teeth. All-on-4® and dentures are full mouth options aimed a...