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Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems in Australia, with more than five times the prevalence of asthma among young children. 11 million people newly develop tooth decay every year. According to reports recently released by the government, tooth decay is also the second most expensive diet related disease in Australia. Research done by the Australian Dental Association reveals that an alarming 57% of people living in Australia expect to develop tooth decay at some point in their lives, a condition that can be painful, unsightly and sometimes irreversible. The most common question that a majority of people ask themselves is how quickly does tooth decay form? Well, just like many questions the answer is: it depends. For you to know how long it can take for your teeth to decay, you first need to understand some few things. How Do My Teeth Decay? Most of the…

Dental emergencies can be scary and frightening. Getting to know exactly what to do in the occurrence of a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your tooth. To help our patients in Springvale know what to do in such situation, we’ve compiled a list of common FAQs below. How Do I Know if I Have a Dental Emergency? If you are experiencing some significant pain or swelling in your gums and facial tissue or your tooth has been knocked out, that is a dental emergency, and you should seek dental care immediately. What Should I Do for a Knocked Out Tooth? When appropriate measures are taken immediately after the tooth has been knocked out there are high chances that a professional dentist can save and reinsert the tooth. Before visiting the dentist, you will need to take the following steps. -Pick up the knocked out tooth…

The Federal Government introduced the Grow up Smiling- Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) in 2014. The new dental plan replaced the Teen Dental Scheme, enabling families to receive $1,000 worth of dental care absolutely free for 2 calendar years. The new dental plan allows dental clinics like ours to provide treatments for children from the age of 2 to17 years from families which are eligible for the scheme. With this plan, parents will have dental checkups for their children at absolutely no charge. Utilize your child’s dental plan before the year ends Forfamilies which are qualified to have the dental benefit, all you need to do is call us and set up an appointment. Our devoted team of dentists will take care of your child’s dental needs in the best way possible. All you will need to do is sign a consent form and our front office staff will take…