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21Jan

What is a Dental fissure sealant?

Dental Fissure Sealants

Fissure SealantsFissure sealants are a safe and painless way of protecting adult and kids’s teeth from tooth decay. It is a plastic coating which covers the chewing surfaces of the back adult teeth. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth.

Sealants used in conjunction with a comprehensive dental care routine that includes proper brushing, flossing, fluoride treatments and a healthy diet, helps maintain dental health. While brushing and flossing are critical components of any dental health regimen, sealants provide additional protection for the grooves and pits of the teeth. Our dentists at Heritage Dental Group recommend this preventative procedure for both adults and kids to keep your smile cavity free for life.

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29Nov

Broken Chipped tooth or filling

Broken, Chipped tooth treatment at Heritage Dental Group Indooroopilly

What should I do if my tooth or filling breaks?

Broken tooth filling

If you have broken part of your tooth or filling, you should see your dentist immediately. Getting it fixed straightaway can save you from pain, sensitivity and major dental work. If you leave your broken tooth or filling for a long period of time, it can result in decay leading to inflammation of the nerve in the tooth. Left unattended it can lead to pain, abscess, resulting in root canal treatment or loss of teeth. Please contact our team on 07 38783384 to book your emergency appointment with our experienced dentist at Heritage Dental Group.

 

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11Nov

Toothache

Toothache or Dental Emergency
Toothache

A toothache is caused when the nerve inside the tooth or the surrounding teeth or gums is irritated or inflamed. The most common causes of toothache is dental decay, infection, injury or loss of tooth. Sometimes toothache pain in your teeth can be caused by jaw joint (temporomandibular joint or commonly known as TMJ), ear infection, sinuses, migraines and heart problem.

What are the causes of Toothache?

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12Oct

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening – FAQ

Indigo Fair teeth whitening

What is tooth whitening?

Tooth whitening is a process known as oxidation. Any dis-colourations within the tooth will be lightened. Organic materials break down to remove staining and create a whiter brighter smile.

What causes my teeth to discolour?

There are many causes of tooth discolouration. Some of the most common include the consumption of highly coloured foods (berries) and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine). Antibiotics at young age, aging, smoking and trauma can also result in discolorations.

How long will it last?

Just touch up your teeth a few times per year for one or two days or nights. Without a touch up, your teeth will start to re-stain by the same things that caused them to discolour in the first place.

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19Sep

Dental Checkup Indooroopilly

DENTAL CHECKUPS

WHY I SHOULD GO TO THE DENTIST REGULARLY?

Many people only go to the dentist only if something hurts. Just remember you will only start having pain when the decay has reached the nerve meaning less options to save your tooth, more painful and more expensive. Decay or cavity in your teeth take months to years to develop and usually doesn’t hurt till it gets close to the nerve. Your dentist can detect the cavities at the beginning and most of them can be prevented with good oral hygiene. Early detection of tooth decay can save you from losing a tooth or root canal treatment, just a little filling and good oral hygiene can do the trick.

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20Aug

Manual or Electric Toothbrush?

Manual or Electric Toothbrush

Manual or Electric toothbrush

Brushing your teeth twice a day with soft toothbrush is really important to keep them clean and cavity free. Question is which toothbrush is better for you? Choosing a toothbrush largely depends on personal preference. If you are stuck choosing between the two, remember it is more important to use a toothbrush that helps you brush correctly – whether that means the convenience of electric or the reliability of manual.

To help you understand the difference between these two types of toothbrushes, here are some pros and cons of both type of toothbrushes:

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22Jul

Why do fillings on Baby Teeth?

WHY DO FILLINGS ON BABY TEETH?

As we all know, baby teeth aren’t permanent, they are the teeth your child will have for several years, until the permanent teeth come through. To preserve your child’s baby teeth, your dentist will sometimes clean out the cavities in baby teeth and fill them. The baby teeth help the adult teeth to come through properly. Losing baby teeth early isn’t good for your child’s permanent teeth. The long-term problems associated with decayed baby teeth and lack of proper treatment can affect your child’ oral and overall health. It seems like wastage of money to fill baby teeth as they aren’t permanent teeth but there are long- and short-term effects of not taking care of baby teeth.

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01Jul

WIN FREE TEETH WHITENING at Indigo Fair

Indigo Fair teeth whitening

WIN A WHITER BRIGHTER SMILE at Indigo Fair!

FREE TEETH WHITENING

We are offering a Complete Professional In-Chair Teeth Whitening Package worth $899 to a lucky winner at #INDIGO FAIR INDOOROOPILLY STATE SCHOOL. Package includes In- chair Professional Teeth Whitening, and Take-home Maintenance Kit.

Come and see us at Indigo Fair to get into the draw to win at Indooroopilly State School .

Teeth whitening DRAW on 27th JULY 2019 at Indigo Fair

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26Jun

Pola Luminate Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening with Pola Luminate

Teeth whitening on the Go!

With the busy lifestyle, everyone wants something that is quick easy and effective.

Pola Luminate is a professional grade teeth whitening gel, suitable for maintaining whiter brighter teeth on a daily basis and after professional teeth whitening.

It’s perfect on-the-go, super touch ups which recharge your beautiful white smile in less than 30 minutes. Pola luminate is like a small pen, fits perfectly in your makeup bag and perfect for travelling. Teeth Whitening on the go with Pola Luminate!

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19Jun

What causes Bad Breath?

BAD BREATH or HALITOSIS

Bad breath

WHAT IS HALITOSIS OR BAD BREATH?

Bad breath (medically known as Halitosis) can be the result of poor oral hygiene, types of food you are consuming, lifestyle habits or an indication of health problems. Bad breath is caused by odour producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. Bad breath can be unpleasant for you and people around you. In some people, bad breath needs attention due to some dental or health problems. Having bad breath can be embarrassing and can lead to anxiety and low self-confidence. Bad breath is curable if the causes of bad breath are determined and  preventative measures taken.

WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH?

There are number of causes of bad breath ranging from poor oral hygiene to medical conditions which need dental or medical attention. Some of the causes of bad breath are temporary but others are ongoing as following:

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