Dental X-rays for children are essential to detect any issues hidden underneath the surface of the teeth enamel or below the gum line.
But because X-rays utilise radiation, many parents have worries about whether they are safe for their kids.
The good news is that with modern technology, dental X-rays are safer than ever.
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With the New Year upon us, you may have already begun to think about your New Year’s resolutions.
Last year, to help you out, Alex Bratic Dental Care suggested some dental resolutions that you could follow to improve your dental and overall health.
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It’s that time of year again — red-nosed reindeer, Santa, strings of twinkling lights, and — for many of us — the question of what gifts to give?
Giving gifts, at Christmas time or anytime, can be a fun and rewarding experience, particularly if you choose just the right gift.
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As restorative dentistry has improved over time, it has created and refined multiple options for restoring various damage to teeth.
Constructed from reliable, strong materials, these dental restorations restore the ability of damaged natural teeth, improve your oral health, and in many cases bring aesthetic improvement.
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We’ve all lost teeth while growing up (remember when the Tooth Fairy used to replace ‘lost’ teeth with money?).
But these losses were a normal part of our permanent teeth coming in.
Losing a tooth in an accident, on the other hand, is a traumatic event, and one that needs to be prepared for.
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In between your trips to Alex Bratic Dental Care, you are the person responsible for keeping your smile white, bright, and healthy.
To keep your dazzling smile in tip-top condition, it is crucial that you keep up good oral hygiene habits, including brushing and flossing regularly and properly.
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Now that we are into the fresh start of spring, many of us start to feel the need to clean.
We usually think about spring cleaning in relation to our house, office, car, or desk, but spring cleaning shouldn’t only be about these predictable places, it should also be a part of your oral health care routine!
A few changes at home and regular preventive dental care from Alex Bratic Dental Care can help you start this spring and summer off with a big, beautiful smile.
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The jaw plays a pivotal role in breathing, eating and speaking. Unfortunately, any form of jaw pain can inhibit these critical functions.
Chronic jaw pain can result from many conditions: teeth-grinding, TMJ, periodontal disease, and some kinds of sinus issues.
However, pain can also be caused by a fractured jaw, and this can be a severe problem indeed.
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Cold sores are a common condition, particularly when the weather cools down. In fact, 25 per cent of people have recurring cold sores!
Cold sores are characterized by small blisters on your lips and are sometimes confused with canker sores, which can have similar symptoms.
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Everybody likes to see their Dad smile. This is particularly true on Father’s Day, when we all try hard to please him.
And seeing your dad grin in pleasure is a great reward for a great Father’s Day gift. But what if your father doesn’t feel great about his smile? What if his dental health isn’t perfect?
At Alex Bratic Dental Care, we suggest you do something slightly untraditional this Father’s Day.
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