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White and brown spot discoloration of teeth

A common question from concerned patients is about the speckled appearance of their teeth enamel. The teeth are not uniform in shade but have chalky white and/ or yellow to brown specks, giving the teeth a mottled appearance. The specks can vary in size and several front teeth are sometimes affected. This can ...

Cosmetic dentistry refers to all dental treatment that aims to improve the appearance of the teeth and hence of the overall smile aesthetics. Cosmetic dentistry can also involve replacement of missing teeth to restore a full smile and proper function.

This could include just one tooth or several.

At the Melbourne Smile Clinic, however, we believe that all dental treatment relates to ...

What is Invisalign®

The Invisalign® teeth straightening system offers a series of clear aligners that are worn in a sequential manner a week at a time. The sequential aligners gradually move the teeth in place until the desired result is achieved. The aligners must be worn for 22 hours a day and are removed during eating and drinking anything other than ...

A toothache can start suddenly and catch you by surprise. The severity of pain can vary from a mild, dull ache to severe throbbing that radiates to the other areas of the face. The pain can be constant or intermittent, spontaneous or triggered by chewing, cold and/or hot drinks and foods.

What causes toothaches?

In the absence of obvious ...

We all know prevention is better than cure. But too often, we forget that this applies to our oral health as well. Gum disease and tooth decay are silent diseases in the early stages. Both are caused by plaque. Plaque is a biofilm lining the teeth and gum surfaces and consists of food debris and bacteria which constitute the microflora ...