General
Core Dental
30 January 2017
What is the difference between silver fillings and...
A tooth filling (or “restoration”) is a treatment used to restore a tooth, or to “fill a hole” that has been damaged due to decay. One of several different materials ...
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30 January 2017
General
Core Dental
23 January 2017
What is root canal therapy and why do I need it?
Root canal therapy is a common
treatment for cases in which the dental pulp of a tooth has been damaged
or become infected.
When dental
decay is deep, it can cause ...
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23 January 2017
General
Core Dental
21 October 2016
What to do in a dental emergency
A dental emergency can be anything from spontaneous pain in the head and neck region (tooth related or not) to a knocked out tooth.
Emergency dentistry is just as important ...
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21 October 2016
General
Core Dental
9 September 2016
Why should I use fluoride toothpaste?
Ever since the 1977 introduction of fluoride to Melbourne’s water supply, fluoride has been a hot topic among Melburnians. There are varying opinions on the matter, but ...
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9 September 2016
General
Core Dental
22 July 2016
How safe are dental X-rays?
Dental X-rays are an important tool used to closely examine your teeth and gums.
They help the dentist diagnose cavities in the teeth, check for infection related to teeth ...
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22 July 2016
General
Core Dental
10 June 2016
What are dental sealants, who should get them and how...
Think of your teeth… Where your top teeth contact your bottom teeth, this is known as the biting surface. The biting surface of all teeth have recesses to help grip and ...
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10 June 2016
General
Core Dental
3 June 2016
Why does a cracked tooth hurt?
When a tooth has cracked, but no part of the tooth has actually broken off, this is referred to as Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS) and is often associated with dental pain (or ...
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3 June 2016
General
Core Dental
27 May 2016
When do I need a deep dental cleaning?
For most of us, a big smile is all about our teeth, and at Core Dental the vast majority of new patients come in with questions, concerns, or ideas for improvement specifically ...
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27 May 2016
General
Core Dental
20 May 2016
Wisdom teeth pain: What is causing it?
The majority of people will have two sets of teeth over the span of their life: baby teeth (more correctly known as primary teeth), of which there are 20; followed by adult ...
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20 May 2016
General
Dr Alysha Soltys
Dr Alysha Soltys
General Dentist
BSc (Melb), DDS (Melb)
6 May 2016
Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to an amalgam...
While it is possible to have an allergic reaction to an amalgam filling, the incidence is rare.
What are amalgam fillings?
As the name suggests, dental amalgam is a mixture ...
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6 May 2016
General
Core Dental
15 April 2016
Dental implants or root canal treatment: Which is better?
Sometimes a tooth becomes infected, inflamed and painful and requires root canal treatment to solve the pain and infection and save the tooth.
I am often asked, “Why not ...
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15 April 2016
General
Core Dental
11 March 2016
What are the replacement options for missing teeth?
If you’ve lost
a tooth, had a tooth extraction of were born with a missing tooth, you will be
fully aware of how a gap in your teeth can affect your appearance and
self-confidence.
Teeth ...
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11 March 2016