by Raceview Dental Surgery | Oct 1, 2018 | dental-blog
Do all baby teeth need to be removed with the dentist? No, it is often ideal to allow baby teeth to exfoliate in their own time. Apart from being used for eating, maintaining baby teeth is crucial for adult teeth to erupt properly at the appropriate time. They are...
by Raceview Dental Surgery | Sep 17, 2018 | dental-blog
The Importance of Regular Professional Dental Cleans By Dr. Simran Patheja Many patients have excellent oral hygiene – brushing twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste, and flossing before brushing daily. However, everyone (even dentists!) still require...
by Raceview Dental Surgery | Sep 11, 2018 | dental-blog
Why is your dentist recommending a crown? A dental crown is a protective “cap” that entirely covers a damaged or heavily filled tooth. Your dentist may recommend that you undergo a dental crown procedure for one of a few reasons; you have a particularly weak tooth...
by Raceview Dental Surgery | Mar 27, 2018 | dental-blog
What does a filling involve? An inside look by Dr Aaron McMurtrie Very rarely is a filling just a filling. It a common misconception that people think we scrape out the gunge, whack in some putty and wander off in search of a cup of coffee. This could not be...
by Raceview Dental Surgery | Feb 27, 2018 | dental-blog
Diet and Dental DecayBy Dr Simran PathejaBrushing two times a day is a mantra instilled in many of us since we can remember. It is such an important tool in preventing dental decay. However, the bacteria that we mechanically brush and floss off isn’t the only...
