A Helping Hand In Maintaining Healthy Teeth

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• A Helping Hand In Maintaining Healthy Teeth

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What is Dental Filling?

• In Cosmetic Dentistry, fillings may be used to
  close gaps in between teeth, mask discolouration
  or build up into desired teeth shape and
  alignment.
• Types of Dental Filling Materials
• Resin Composite Resin composite, often called
  as White Fillings, is the most commonly used
  restorative material in general dentistry.
• GIC Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) is also a tooth
  colour filling material that is commonly used in
  dentistry.
• Amalgam Amalgam, often called as silver
  filling, is one of the dental materials that
  have been used in dentistry for a long time.

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What are Inlays Onlays?

• Inlays Onlays are types of dental restoration
  to replace missing tooth structure. This type of
  restoration is often used on back teeth.
• Benefits Stronger alternative of dental
  fillings
• Durability
• Superior cosmetics
• Types of Materials used Porcelain
• Zirconia
• Gold
• Semi-precious metal (mixture of
  gold other metals)
• Non-precious metal (Silver
  colour)

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What Is A Periodontal Disease?

• Periodontal disease is often referred to as Gum
  Disease or Gum Infection and it is the term
  used to describe the inflammation of the gum and
  its supporting tissues.

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What is a Root Canal Therapy?

• When a tooth gets infected through decay, crack
  or trauma, Root Canal Therapy is often the best
  treatment choice.
• If untreated, the infection can spread further to
  the neighbouring bone tissues and soft tissues
  causing abscess. In severe cases, it can spread
  further to different body parts.

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Contact Details

• PHONE [phone]
• OUR LOCATION Shop 7, 180 Commercial
  Road,Prahran, VIC, 3181
• DIRECTIONS TO OUR CLINIC
• Train 5min walk from Prahran Railway
  Station
• CarTram Stop 30 for Tram 72 on Commercial
  Rd
• Bus Prahran Market Stop for Buses 216,
  219, 220 on Commercial Rd
• www.prahrandentist.com.au