by Docklands Dental Studio Team | Jan 24, 2015 | News
The following article is re-published from ADAVB NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | with permission from ADAVB (Australian Dental Association Victoria Branch) After some 15 years as a dentist and a dental demonstrator, Dr Plyakul (Pia) Oparkcharoen believed that it was time...
by Docklands Dental Studio Team | Nov 30, 2014 | Childrens Dentistry, General Dentistry
A custom-fitted mouthguard not only protects your teeth but can also prevent or reduce the impact of injuries to other parts of your head and jaw. A custom fitted mouthguard is essential to protecting the teeth and jaw upon impact during sports. They work in 4 ways:...
by Docklands Dental Studio Team | Oct 15, 2014 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Often, when a tooth has been compromised yet it still above the gum line, it doesn’t need to be removed, but can have a cap placed over the structure. This cap is called a crown as both a biting surface for the damaged tooth whilst protecting the sensitive...
by Docklands Dental Studio Team | Oct 8, 2014 | General Dentistry
X-rays are an important tool to properly identify any problems in the mouth. Without x-rays, the dentist cannot see every surface of the teeth and is thus limited in identifying problems on the adjoining surfaces, underneath fillings and gums, inside the nerve or at...
by Docklands Dental Studio Team | Oct 1, 2014 | General Dentistry
The mouth is full of bacteria, and without a professional clean it is difficult to maintain optimal oral health to avoid inflammation and disease. At Docklands Dental Studio, we deliver comprehensive cleaning for all our new patients, as well as reminders for our...