Dental Health

Crowns, bridges, veneers - do you know the difference? With so much dental jargon around it's easy to get confused as to how each of these dental treatments differ? In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the reasons why we need these treatment plans and explains the differences between each of them.

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma replies to a Facebook friends concern; " If you have stained teeth from the antibiotic tetracycline as a child will any teeth whitening process work now as an adult?

"Wisdom Teeth Extraction" - sounds scary doesn't it? But don't worry, it's a very common procedure. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma discusses the various issues that can arise and explains some reasons why preventative removal of wisdom teeth may be an option worth considering.

Dental implants can be a great alternative to partial dentures, and are currently considered the "gold standard" for replacing missing teeth. In her latest article for HIF, Dr Emma discuses the advantages and disadvantages of dental implants.

One of the newer innovations in dental treatment is the use of lasers. In this article, Dr Emma explains the use of laser in modern dental treatments and explains the reasons why (for now) the laser won't be completely replacing the dreaded drill.

Did you miss HIF's LIVE Facebook Chat with resident dental health expert, Dr Emma? Don't worry, the full transcript can be viewed here! We have lots more live Q&A sessions planned for the next few months, so watch this space for further information.

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma replies to a Facebook friends concern that her daughters 'crumbly' baby teeth and 'yellow' second teeth are interlinked?

"A lot of parents are surprised when I tell them it may be worth sending their 7 year old for an orthodontic consultation. They have a fixed idea that orthodontics means braces, and braces mean teenagers." In this article for HIF, Dr Emma explains the benefits of early intervention and treatment options...

In this Q&A session, Dr Emma answers a readers' question regarding their diet, and whether any particular foods could help to improve their dental health...

Cracks in teeth are like a chip in your car windscreen - they never get smaller, but rather propagate and get bigger with time. In this article, Dr Emma explains the main causes of cracked teeth and why it's important to fix them as soon as possible...

Root Canal Therapy (RCT) is one of the most common dental procedures performed in Australia, but sometimes the bottom of the tooth can blacken as a result. In this Q&A session, Dr Emma explains why...

Following on from Dr Emma's last article "The Nightly Grind", which discussed the signs and symptoms of bruxism (the habit of grinding your teeth together), this article explores the different ways it can be treated...