Daily brushing and flossing just can’t do the trick when trying to remove discoloration and stubborn stains from your teeth. The struggles of removing dark stains with a toothbrush are well known amongst everybody. If those stains remain, they disturb your smile and degrades your self-confidence and self-esteem. Teeth Whitening treatment is a very popular
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As soon as your child’s first tooth appears in the mouth, Garran Dental recommends you book your child in for their first appointment. This is simply to ensure that the health of growing milk teeth is strong. Nobody likes their child’s smile to grow with poor oral health as this just negatively impacts their smile
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If teeth whitening has ever been on your radar, you’ve probably noticed that there are many types of tooth whitening products available in Canberra supermarkets and pharmacies. We call these “over-the-counter teeth whitening products”. They range from toothpastes to strips to gel pens to DIY whitening trays. It seems that many of us are attracted
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Unfortunately Teeth Whitening doesn’t always achieve the outcome that an individual is looking for. This is one of the reasons why we arrange a Pre-Whitening Consultation appointment. It gives Dr Goyal an opportunity to carefully examine the teeth, gums and smile and to discuss the wishes of each individual. She is then able to determine whether
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There is no contraindication to tooth whitening: it’s considered to be a safe procedure for all adult teeth. However, there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration before it’s done: Do Your Teeth Really Need Whitening? Sometimes teeth can be made to look brighter just by having a really good
read moreThere are three things that may cause a tooth to become darker: Ageing The normal ageing process can make teeth look darker or yellower than they once were. This is because the yellow-coloured part of the tooth, the dentine, usually increases in thickness as we age, while the overlying translucent enamel (which makes the tooth
read moreIf you are whitening your teeth in preparation for a special occasion or event, it’s important to check with your dentist about how long the treatment is likely to take. Usually the process of whitening is quite quick: for many people, great results can be achieved in the chair within 90 minutes, while at home whitening
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When people think of Cosmetic Dentistry the treatments that most often come to mind are teeth whitening and dental veneers. However, there are many more procedures that fall under the Cosmetic Dentistry umbrella. Cosmetic Dentistry is simply the term used to describe procedures which are carried out to improve the appearance of the teeth: the
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! There’s so much to do, so many things to tick off— we know you’re busy! We also know that you’ll likely spend your wedding day smiling (a lot!). You and your smile will be centre of attention on the day, and your wedding photos will record the memories for many
read moreSchedule a polish within a fortnight of your wedding day: if you’ve visited your dentist for regular check ups and have had any required or desired treatment completed, this appointment should be a finishing touch to your dental health. After your polish, avoid anything that can stain teeth (like tobacco, red wine, dark-coloured foods and beverages)
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