Dentures: Facts, Figures and Friendly Advice for Seniors

• 3 Ways Cerebral Palsy Can Affect Your Child's Dental Health

  17 September 2015

  Cerebral palsy can impact your child's dental health due to typical symptoms of the condition, such as muscle weakness, making oral hygiene more challenging. Your child is also prone to overcrowding of their teeth due to cerebral palsy, but regular appointments with your family dentist can help prevent common dental conditions from getting out of hand. Here's an overview of three ways cerebral palsy can affect your child's dental health:

• Understanding the Medicare Teen Dental Program in Australia

  31 August 2015

  The Medicare Teen Dental program in Australia, now known as the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, provides for some dental services for low-income children who are eligible for Medicare. While the coverage is not all-encompassing, if you or your family is eligible for Medicare and you have a child that comes under this program, you would do well to understand what is covered by the plan. Note the following, and remember that laws frequently change and are updated when it comes to Medicare coverage.

• Haven't Been to the Dentist in a Long Time? Tips to Help You Get Through Your First Appointment Back

  6 August 2015

  For a range of reasons, many people often miss going to the dentist for several years. Some get distracted with the responsibilities of life, others may lack insurance coverage and still others may stay away due to fear or trauma. Regardless of why you haven't been to the dentist for years, it's not too late to go back. Here are some essential tips to help you get through your appointment.

• Reasons Why You Should Regularly Visit Your Dentist

  7 July 2015

  Many people only visit their dentist when they are having serious issues with their teeth, while others may make appointments for aesthetic purposes. After these appointments, they again fail to visit the dentist for regular checkups and then end up back on the chair with another serious problem. It's a vicious cycle. Not even free check-ups can incent people to have regular dental check ups. Here are 5 reasons why you should regularly visit your dental practitioner:

• Teething Isn't Just for Babies: How You Might Soon Be Able to Regrow Your Teeth

  10 June 2015

  If you should lose a tooth due to accident or decay, there are already some remarkable options for replacing it. Places like Collins Dental Image are already offering natural and innovative treatments. You can have a metal abutment implanted into your jaw where it will stay for several months as the tissue in your jaw grows around it, making it as stable as a natural tooth. A prosthetic tooth is then attached to the abutment, and the end result looks entirely natural.