To assist with specific care following a procedure, a broader background on a topic, oral education and more, we regularly update and publish a range of information sheets for patient reference.
GENERAL DENTAL TOPICS
Acid Wear
An increasingly common condition affecting the teeth of many patients, but particularly teenagers and young adults. It is caused primarily but acidic drinks and foods and can quickly cause considerable tooth damage.
Tooth erosion in adults & pregnant women
Tooth erosion in children & teenagers
Choice Magazine article published July 2010 “Eating away at your teeth”
About Bruxism
Bruxism is the term used for excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth that is not part of normal chewing movements. Read more about the causes, signs and treatments of this condition.
About Bruxism
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide us with the ability to replace a single missing tooth, or a full arch of teeth.
More Information
Dental Implants
Dry Mouth
What is dry mouth, the causes and the problems… and how to manage it.
Dry Mouth
Endodontic treatment
Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) is the process which enables the retention of many teeth with damaged nerves.
More Information
Endodontic Treatment
Gum Disease…what does this mean?
Gum disease is one of the most common diseases known to man, affecting over 90% of the population. Read about the stages of gum disease and treatments.
Gum Disease
Healthy Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Blackburn Dental Group’s guide for parents to help them make healthy snack choices for their children.
Healthy Snacks
Protecting Tiny Teeth
This is an informative video about the “five two” rule of eating and drinking in relation to acid wear and what causes dental decay in children’s teeth. A copy of this can be ordered on DVD for groups and organisations.
Protecting Tiny Teeth
What is Cerec?
Cerec is a computer-aided method for creating tooth coloured ceramic restorations in a single visit.
Cerec
Video
Wisdom Teeth
About third molars or wisdom teeth and common problems caused by impacted wisdom teeth.
Wisdom Teeth
POST CARE & EMERGENCY DENTISTRY
Care of mouth after extractions
Advice on care of the mouth and recovery from an extraction including fluid and food intake, pain management, what to expect.
Care of Mouth
Mouthguard Care
Practical advice about the care and use of a custom fitted mouthguard.
Mouthguard Care
Post Implant Surgery
Advice and care during recovery from dental implant surgery.
Post Implant Surgery
What to do if a tooth is knocked out
Procedures for when a natural tooth has been knocked out, particularly with regard to children. (With acknowledgement to the International Assoc. of Dental Traumatology).
What to do if a tooth is knocked out
After Hours: Emergency Hospital Contact Details
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
720 Swanston Street, Carlton Vic 3053
Tel: 03 9341 1000
Weekend and public holidays hours:
9am till 9.15pm
http://www.dhsv.org.au/clinic-locations/the-royal-dental-hospital-of-melbourne/