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Can You Get Gum Disease After Getting All-on-4^®?

Anyone can get gum disease, whether they have dental implants, their full set of natural teeth or no teeth at all. Gum disease is a common condition in Australia, affecting up to three in every 10 adults. It occurs when the gums become inflamed, and if left untreated, it can destroy both the bone and […]

The Real Cost Of Dental Tourism With All-on-4^®

Because All-on-4® is such an effective form of treatment, it’s understandable to assume it works just as well wherever you go. But the location, the clinic and the surgeon you choose all make a difference. The more highly trained professional…

When Is All-on-4^® The Best Option?

No matter the nature of your dental problems, everybody wants a pain-free, natural-looking smile that they can be proud of. Restorative dentistry focuses on the individual needs of each patient, not on one-size-fits-all solutions. Restorative dentistry involves repairing and replacing…

Why Is All-on-4^® More Expensive In Australia?

It’s understandable that affordability is an important factor for many people. Yet dentistry, particularly implant dentistry, isn’t an industry where shopping around for the cheapest option is advisable. When it comes to your new set of teeth, there are so…

The Benefit of Getting a Provisional Dental Prosthesis

If you’ve already looked into treatment options for missing teeth, you’re probably aware that All-on-4® provides a new smile in just 24 hours. But that’s a short summary of the treatment. There’s more to it than that. All-on-4® accomplishes this…

What Are The Long-Term Oral Health Risks Associated With Missing Teeth?

Missing teeth don’t just leave gaps in your smile. They can also lead to serious and sometimes permanent health problems in your mouth and body. Even one missing tooth, as much as you may be able to bear the look…

How Smiling Can Impact Your Mental Health

Most people smile when they’re happy. But the process also works in reverse: smiling makes you feel happier, and that’s not its only benefit. Smiling can also lower your stress, boost your immune system and even make those around you…

How Do All-on-4^® Dental Implants Prevent Bone Loss?

A full set of teeth protects more than just the look of your smile. If left untreated, missing teeth frequently lead to bone loss. Dental health is important for overall health. Well-maintained teeth and gums let you eat, drink, speak…

Is Tooth Loss A Normal Part of Ageing?

It’s common knowledge that as we grow older, our bodies change. Your hair changes colour, you develop age spots on your skin, and you begin to shrink. However, losing their teeth is one of the main concerns many people have…

Do All-on-4^® Teeth Stain?

Keeping your teeth free of stains is not only important for a beautiful smile but also for your health and well-being. Maintaining your smile is essential, especially after investing in All-on-4® dental implants. But do All-on-4® teeth stain like natural…

How To Calm Dental Fear and Anxiety Before Getting All-on-4^® Dental Implants

A visit to the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many people. But when it comes to procedures such as the All-on-4® treatment, those nervous jitters can feel even more overwhelming. Dental fear and anxiety can make it challenging…

Best Practices to Improve Gum Health

Your smile is usually the first thing people notice about you. And behind every smile lies a crucial foundation: your gum health. Not only is brushing your teeth an important step in your oral hygiene but taking care of your…

Dental Anaesthesia: What Types Are Used and When

Fear of visiting the dentist affects about one in every seven Australians. For many people, the source of their anxiety is the expectation of pain. While some discomfort is to be expected with any dental procedure and its recovery period,…

The Worst Types of Food For Your Teeth

Do you ever worry that your diet may be damaging your teeth? From an early age, most of us are taught the importance of regular brushing and healthy eating, but as we get older, we start to wonder if we’ll…

Health Risks Associated With Poor Dental Health

From tooth decay to gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth to tooth loss, dental problems tend to be visible and painful. What isn’t always so noticeable is the connection between poor dental health and health problems that occur elsewhere in the…

Bone Loss And Dental Restoration: What Are The Options?

The loss or removal of a tooth commonly leads to deterioration of the jawbone. The bone surrounding a tooth is there to support it and keep it in place. When the tooth is gone, this almost always leads to alveolar…

Can Failed Dental Implants Be Saved?

Traditional dental implants are a treatment type with a very high success rate of 90-95%. They provide one of the most effective methods currently available for replacing missing or badly damaged teeth. However, this probably doesn’t provide much comfort if…

The Most Common Forms of Dental Restoration

If you have missing or badly damaged teeth, even the act of smiling can make you feel self-conscious. You’re also at risk of further dental and health complications. Dental restoration improves your oral health and provides a new, genuine-looking smile.…

What Does Full Mouth Restoration in Wollongong Entail?

If all of your teeth are missing or badly damaged, you may feel like your treatment options are limited. That you have to choose between a series of expensive dental implants at best or just living with the damage at…

How Much is Full Mouth Restoration in Sydney?

If you have multiple missing or badly damaged teeth, full mouth restoration in Sydney offers a fresh start with a brand new smile. However, your first concern is probably how much it will cost – and understandably so. Most people…

What is Dental Restoration?

Whether you call it dental restoration, tooth restoration or restorative dentistry, the key word is “restore”. This mode of dentistry focuses on replacing teeth that are missing or repairing ones that are damaged to bring back the former glory of…

What Are The Alternatives to Dental Implants?

Strong, stable and built to last, dental implants are an effective and powerful solution to the problem of missing teeth. They bring back your smile and come with a range of other benefits, including restoring your bite, speech and the…

What Digital Dentistry Means for Traditional Dentist Procedures

Residents on the Gold Coast who have undergone dental treatment recently will no doubt have realised that over time, dentistry has come on in leaps and bounds. Incredible advances over the last ten years have meant that dentistry can be…

How Problems with Your Teeth Could be Causing You Unrestful Sleep

Getting enough sleep is essential for living a happy and healthy life. The quality of sleep and the number of hours we get per night impact our health, from our skin to our energy levels, mood, and immune system. Unfortunately,…

How Long Does Dental Surgery Take?

Are you experiencing a toothache? Whether it’s a dull ache or sharp stabbing pain, a toothache can be one of the most uncomfortable and frustrating things to experience. Dental surgery is one of the best ways to relieve discomfort and…

How to Prepare For Post-Dental Surgery Recovery

Patients who require dental surgery often feel nervous about their recovery process and want guidance on preparing. It’s important to remember that although the procedures in the dentist's office aren’t as intensive or invasive as those done on the body,…

What Are The Benefits of Digital Dentistry?

Source: Nobel Biocare Digital dentistry uses dental technologies and devices that utilise computer-controlled and digital aspects to execute dental procedures instead of traditional tools that are generally either mechanical or electrical. These technologies can be used in both diagnosis and…

How Paulo Malo Revolutionised Dental Implants with All-on-4^®

Every year, millions of Australians suffer tooth loss due to gum disease, injury or decay. A staggering 51% of all tooth loss was in those aged 55–74 years old from periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease. Historically, the only…

Diet and Dental Health: Why the Foods You Eat Affect Your Smile

Everything you eat and drink affects the health of your body and mind. Your teeth are no exemption. But how exactly does your diet impact your dental health? What foods should you consume more of for healthy teeth, and what…

The Types of Experienced Dentists You Will Meet at Next Smile Australia

As a Next Smile Australia patient, you’ll have access to exceptional treatment and care delivered by a qualified dental team trained in the All-on-4® dental implant procedure. Suppose you see your general dentist for routine procedures and regular cleanings. At…

Digital Dentistry: The Technology That Revolutionises Your Dental Treatments

Modern dental clinics use various digital technologies with curious names such as intraoral cameras, cone-beam CT and dental lasers. While these may sound intimidating, they are anything but. The dental technologies we draw on at Next Smile™ are designed to…

Missing Teeth? Here’s Why You Should Replace Them

Are you struggling with one or more missing teeth? Unsure whether to wait to fix the gap in your smile or schedule an appointment with your dentist? Here are three reasons why you should stop procrastinating and deal with your…

Dental Implant or Root Canal? Which Is The Better Choice?

Are you struggling to decide between a root canal or dental implant? Are you unsure whether you should save your tooth with a root canal or get a dental implant to replace the tooth? Today’s article will help you find…

Dental Bridge Replacement: When And Why Is It Necessary?

Source: Tooth Doctor. If you’ve long been living with one or more missing teeth, you were likely fitted with a dental bridge to hide the gap in your smile. But what happens when your dental bridge breaks? Can a dental…

How to Fix a Decaying Tooth

Cavities and rotten teeth can be caused by many things: Your diet, cleaning routine - or the lack thereof, your mouth’s pH level and more. Whilst prevention and diagnosis of tooth decay are necessary to improve the health of your…

Genuine Versus Non-Genuine Dental Implant Components

Next Smile™ All-on-4® Centres emphasise the importance of using genuine componentry with All-on-4® and dental implant treatments. Are you wondering why we care so strongly about our step-by-step treatment concept and using Nobel Biocare implant technology? Here’s why you can…

Why the Benefits of Good Oral Health Extend Beyond a Great Smile

Whilst having a beautiful smile is certainly an excellent reason to take care of your teeth, your oral health isn’t just about looks. The implications poor dental situations can have on your general health are often overlooked. If you’re not…

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