Dental Hygiene Sydney - A Better Smile Dental Centre

Why is dental care home important?

Dental diseases can be prevented and more than 50% of this is achieved by your home dental hygiene. A good brushing technique is a key factor to reduce plaque building in your teeth which helps to prevent gum disease and tooth decay which can lead to extensive and costly dental treatment.

Is teeth cleaning expensive?

Not at all, our philosophy is to keep prices low. Oral hygiene is the foundation of maintaining a long-term relationship with our patients, providing you affordable health services is our priority. Many other practices tend to charge much higher fees for no reason. Each session takes around 45 minutes with one of our dental hygienists, or you can request to be seen by your dentist at no extra cost.

Are teeth cleaning procedures painful?

Usually, dental hygiene treatment is pain-free. If you find treatment uncomfortable it is important that you discuss this with the hygienist, there are several options for sedation dentistry to help.

Why does a Dental Hygienist do the work and not a Dentist?

Dental Hygienists are specially trained to perform preventive treatment and maintenance of the mouth, teeth and gums. Due to high demand for our complex dental services, the dentist is usually booked in advance, but by request, you can have one of our practitioners to provide you with this service too.

What to do before Sedation process?

Please do not eat for 6 hours before your scheduled appointment. If your appointment is in the morning, this means nothing to eat or drink from midnight the night before. If you have an afternoon appointment, it may be okay to have a small snack or meal beforehand but you must finish it no less than 6 hours prior to your treatment. If in doubt, please do not eat. Remember, if you do not fast properly, your appointment may have to be rescheduled.

Will Dental Veneers look like normal teeth?

Porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and they look like healthy white teeth. They are highly resistant to coffee, tea and soda stains. Due to their thin nature, they are penetrable by light and take on the more natural colour of the underlying tooth.

Are Dental Veneers/Luveneers for me?

Almost any patient can benefit from Dental Veneers. However, Dental Luveneers are NOT for everyone. We will need to assess your case before you opt for this cosmetic dentistry procedure. Sometimes, cosmetic bonding will work better and is at half the price. Depending on your circumstances you may require porcelain veneers or dental crowns for additional strength. We will ALWAYS be honest with you and where possible give you other options.

How long do my white teeth last after a Phillips Zoom treatment?

It depends on your personal lifestyle. For patients with good oral health, good eating habits and who regularly use the maintenance kit, results could last up to 12 months.

Is anaesthesia required during Phillips Zoom procedure?

No sedation is required during the treatment. However, take in consideration the procedure takes about 45 minutes plus previous preparation. During this time you will be sitting in our in-memory silicone dental chairs, surrounded by cushions, pillows and blankets, either watching a DVD on the roof-mounted television or listening to your own music through an iPod or USB stick.

How much does an Invisalign® treatment cost?

The cost of Invisalign® at our offices is usually cheaper than regular braces, but it will depend on several individual factors, including:
• The current configuration of your teeth.
• Your goal configuration.
• How well your teeth respond to the Invisalign® clear braces.
Invisalign® i7 treatment starts at $46/Week (conditions apply). We guarantee the best prices in Sydney! All our patients have access to our easy 12 months interest free payment plan system, the only office in Sydney, Australia with a truly interest free payment plan for Invisalign®

What I need to do during the Invisalign® treatment?

A regular Invisalign® treatment, requires between 12 and 30 set of transparent aligners, each of them to be worn for the period of 2 weeks, which means the treatment time span varies from 6 to 15 months.

During this time, you only need to visit the dentist every 2 to 3 months instead of every 3 to 4 weeks as required when wearing regular metal braces.

An Invisalign® i7 treatment could last around 4 months if your teeth are mildly crooked. To maximise the effectiveness of the treatment you should wear the aligners for at least 20 hrs a day; You only need to take them off when eating.

Can I speed up my Invisalign® treatment? Yes, there is a new appliance called AcceleDent® that can reduce the time of your treatment almost in half. For more information, ask your dentist during any of your visits.

Is Anaesthetic Required During Phillips Zoom Procedure?

No sedation is required during the treatment. However, take in consideration the procedure takes about 45 minutes plus previous preparation. During this time you will be sitting in our luxurious memory foam dental chairs, surrounded by cushions, pillows and blankets, either watching a DVD on the roof-mounted television or listening to your own music through an iPod or USB stick.

When Is A Dental Crown/Bridge Is Needed

These devices are usually needed in the following situations:

• Protection of weak teeth.
• Restore an already broken tooth.
• Support a dental bridge.
• Fill the gap left by one or several missing teeth.
• Cover a dental implant For cosmetic reasons.

Are Dental Crowns The Only Option?

No. Check with our dental experts before assuming that you need a dental crown. Depending on your tooth damage, a direct composite filling or a dental veneer could be enough. We can also redo your old dental crowns that are decaying and replace those dark metal black margin crowns with new non-metal crowns.

What is an All-On-4?

An All-on-4 is a teeth restoration technique which combines the use of 4 implants attached to the maxilla (superior bone) or mandible (jaw bone) to fix a full dental prosthesis such as a denture or a bridge. In the majority of cases, the dental prosthesis could be fixed between 24 to 72 hours after surgery.

When do wisdom teeth need to be extracted?

When wisdom teeth start to erupt they can push your other teeth other of alignment or result in crowding which will require a more expensive orthodontic treatment later, on top of the necessary wisdom teeth extractions. Note this theory is currently under new research as several other studies have found that patients without wisdom teeth still present dental crowding.

Due to their position at the end of the mouth, wisdom teeth may be difficult to clean, which can lead them to decay, gum inflammation and infection. In this case, it is possible that a filling, a root canal, or even a tooth extraction is required. Wisdom teeth can erupt in very odd position, facing forward, backward, sideways, and in very extreme cases, in the area below the tongue, and in many occasions leads to decay on the molars in front of them. Wisdom teeth could partially erupt, causing a flap of gum tissue to the ground over them.

This can cause small pieces of food get trapped under this tissue, which lead to harmful bacteria to grow in the area, causing gum inflammation, pain and an infection. If left unattended, severe damage to your gum, nearby teeth and even your jaw bone can occur.

What is considered a dental emergency?

 Bad toothache
Severe pain or signs on infection, such as fever and facial pain
Broken or chipped teeth or crowns
Missing crowns or fillings
  Missing veneer
Cracked or broken dentures
Teeth knocked out due to an accident
Jaw pain
Soft tissue trauma & bleeding

If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, please contact your nearest clinic immediately.

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