Why being independent at Northbridge Dentists matters
When should my child first visit the dentist?
What electric toothbrush should I get?
Citrus fruits - are they disolving your teeth?
It's like a new tooth!
Wiggle Wobbly Teeth!
Easter at Northbridge Dentists
Nail biting - do the teeth suffer?
Milk teeth. What are they and are they important?
Will my child need braces?
Fissure Sealants? What are they and when are they done?
How long can you play sport, without a mouthguard, before injuring your teeth?
Not all mouth guards are created equal
A young woman learnt the hard way that a cheap store-bought mouth guard just doesn't cut it when it comes to protecting teeth. Playing hockey in Tasmania, she sustained severe dental injuries when she copped a hockey-stick to her face DESPITE WEARING A MOUTH GUARD. Unfortunately it had not been custom made or fitted by a dentist.
Her dental bills are now up to some $7000, with much more to come in the future.
While dentist mouth guards may be more expensive than store-bought ones, they are far superior when it comes to protection. If it even saves a tooth from being chipped and needing a filling, it has already paid for itself, let alone the complex work that can sometimes be required.
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