Porcelain vs Composite: Which Veneers are right for you?

If you are looking for dental veneers in Ivanhoe to enhance your smile, you will be in safe hands with our experts at Dentists of Ivanhoe. Dental veneers will help improve the aesthetics  of your smile by enhancing the colour, size, shape, and appearance of your teeth. When you come to see your Ivanhoe dentist… Continue reading Porcelain vs Composite: Which Veneers are right for you?

Is Invisalign better than braces?

Nowadays, there are so many dental treatments on the market. The humble train track braces, who once dominated the teeth-straightening market, have come face-to-face with a strong competitor: Invisalign. Is Invisalign better than braces? This is a loaded question, and it’s one that deserves our time. If you’re unfamiliar with Invisalign, let’s break it down:… Continue reading Is Invisalign better than braces?

How do I take care of my dental veneers?

Many people choose to get porcelain veneers because of the long lifespan they have (before needing to be replaced) and the beautiful smile results they achieve. Veneers that are well looked after can last decades! Here’s everything you need to know about how to take care of veneers so that they last as long as… Continue reading How do I take care of my dental veneers?

7 Surprising Foods That Are Responsible for Yellow Teeth Stains

Wine, coffee and tea- the most common tooth-staining foods that almost everyone knows that can cause tooth staining. But there are many more things that can stain teeth that are flying under the radar, secretly causing discoloured teeth. Here are some of the most common, but somewhat surprising foods that can cause teeth-staining. Tooth-Staining Foods… Continue reading 7 Surprising Foods That Are Responsible for Yellow Teeth Stains

How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

Dental crowns and bridges are very common dental restorations that can really change your life if you have deteriorated, cracked or broken teeth. One of the most frequently asked questions dentists get asked is how long does a crown actually last? To help you better understand just how durable these restorations are, here’s everything you… Continue reading How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

How long does it take to fully recover from wisdom teeth extraction?

One of the questions you may understandably have regarding wisdom teeth extraction is, how long does it take for wisdom teeth to heal? And while this differs from patient to patient, it generally takes about two weeks to fully recover. A wisdom teeth healing timeline may look something like this: Within the first 24 hours,… Continue reading How long does it take to fully recover from wisdom teeth extraction?

Tips To Protect Your Brilliant Smile

Keep Your Teeth Healthy and Strong If you want your teeth to stay bright and white, it’s not that difficult to achieve. You can avoid dental decay, gum disease and damage to tooth enamel, and show off your beautiful white teeth for years to come. An attractive, bright smile can be yours for the rest… Continue reading Tips To Protect Your Brilliant Smile

Ivanhoe Dental Clinic Fully Open For All Patients (press release)

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia – May 12, 2020 — One of Ivanhoe’s top-rated dental clinics is pleased to announce that their practice is now able to see patients for all types of treatment. In the wake of COVID-19, many dental practices were closed or could only offer emergency dental treatment. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee… Continue reading Ivanhoe Dental Clinic Fully Open For All Patients (press release)

Myth: Gum disease is only a problem for your mouth [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe and today I want to talk to you about the myth that gum disease is only a problem for your mouth. Gum disease is a systemic disease, meaning that it affects your whole body. So gum disease has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, stroke,… Continue reading Myth: Gum disease is only a problem for your mouth [ video ]

Myth: If my teeth don’t hurt, there’s nothing wrong with them [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and I want to bust the myth that if my teeth don’t hurt, there’s nothing wrong with them. Unfortunately, with teeth, no pain does not equal no problems. Early decay and early gum disease is usually painless process. It’s kinda like high cholesterol or having… Continue reading Myth: If my teeth don’t hurt, there’s nothing wrong with them [ video ]