Cosmetic Dental Crowns
Can a Crown Be Used for Purely Cosmetic Purposes? If you’re not happy with the way your teeth look, you may be considering a dental crown as a means of getting the smile you’ve always wanted. And although it’s fairly common knowledge that dental crowns…
Mouthguards FAQ
What Is A Mouthguard? A mouthguard is a plastic cover that fits over and protects your teeth from collision or impact. They are most often utilised in sports that involve a high risk of impact to the face, but can also be used to help…
How Dental Implants Are A Dentistry Game Changer
When patients hear the term dental implants, they usually associate it with lengthy and painful—not to mention expensive—treatment. But the truth of the matter is there are a number of different uses for implants — and not all of them require you to spend hours…
Affordable Dental Implants
It is now possible to replace a tooth or multiple teeth and possibly keep it for the rest of your life with dental implants! The procedure is expensive, but we are committed to providing you with the most affordable dental implants. Weighing Up Dental Implants…
Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) has been introduced to make dental care more affordable for families who are on Medicare and are receiving other government benefits. How It Works For Your Family Ideally, your child should see the dentist as soon as his or…
TMJ Dysfunction FAQ
Many people in the community are impacted by TMJ Dysfunction. Some people find out after they are referred by their GP, others during certain procedures and some are aware of TMJ and contact us to treat them directly. What is common is that there is…
Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers
There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of dental veneers – porcelain and composite resin. Dental veneers may offer a viable cosmetic option if you have chipped, stained, gappy or misaligned teeth. The thin laminate shells are shaped and contoured to precisely cover the…
Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To our lovely patients of Perfect Dental, we wanted to share an update with you about our ongoing commitment to you, your family and loved ones throughout this challenging time. We are open for business Your health and well-being are our number one priority during…
How Does Fluoride Help Protect Teeth?
The most effective means to protect teeth and avoid tooth decay is through the ingestion of fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral that humans gain from almost all food and water they consume. For over fifty years, professional and health organisations have endorsed the health benefits of…
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
We’ve compiled some handy frequently asked questions (FAQs) about children’s dentistry for families in the Fairfield community. If there’s anything else you would like to know, please do not hesitate to call us or visit our practice. What age should my child see a dentist?…