Totally Teeth Endeavour Hills

White (tooth coloured) fillings are the most popular choice for repairing dental cavities. Many people are choosing to replace their old amalgam fillings for the more aesthetically pleasing composite restoration. At Totally Teeth we use tooth coloured composite resin to fill teeth. There are many different shades of composite to best match each individual’s tooth.

The resin is like putty that is soft and easy to mold to the shape of the cavity. Once the resin is molded it is then set using a curing light to make it solid. The filling is then shape and polished to make it feel like a natural part of the tooth.

While composite resin is the popular choice for pleasing asthetics, dentists do promote composite resin as a dental filling material for other reasons. Amalgam fillings require larger sections of the tooth to be removed whereas dentists only need to drill away the diseased part of the tooth to place composite resin. This preserves the existing tooth structure for years to come.

Unfortunately when a tooth is badly damaged there is often no choice but to have the tooth extracted. A general extraction is done using local anaesthetic. An x-ray needs to be taken before removing the tooth so the Dentist can assess the roots and damage to the tooth. Patients often find extractions a relatively quick and simple procedure.

Don’t despair if you do find yourself needing an extraction of the tooth is the only option as the dentist will be happy to go through the options of replacing the missing tooth

At Totally teeth we believe in introducing good oral hygiene at an early age. Our aim is to make it a fun learning experience for children. Dentistry has come a long way and there is no reason children should be scared to come in for dental visits. During their visit, we assess jaw development, bite development and any cavities for your child’s teeth.

Early prevention will help maintain your child’s teeth throughout their lives. We do preventive dental treatments such as Fissure Sealants for back molars or teeth with deep grooves to reduce chances of getting cavities on your child’s teeth.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a Medicare funded program that commenced on the 1st of January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to around 3.4 million children aged 2-17 years. Totally Teeth is a Bulk Billing clinic for Medicare’s CDBS scheme.

The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period.

The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment. Please visit the Department of Health website for more information on the CDBS.

Alternatively contact us at Totally Teeth on 03 9708 0876.

If an emergency appointment is required we will endeavor to offer the earliest appointment available. It is best to call the first thing in the morning to get in for an emergency appointments reserved for the day.

Dental implants are becoming increasingly popular for replacing missing teeth. It is considered the best possible option to replace a missing tooth as it fixed into the jaw using an ‘artificial root’ and does not disrupt the adjacent teeth.

The Titanium dental Implant is inserted in the jawbone, after an initial healing period, during which the implant is buried in bone and left undisturbed under gum tissue, it is uncovered and connected to a small metal post that secures and supports the artificial porcelain crown tooth.

A dental implant is the perfect option for long term solutions for appearance and functionality while costly it is a worthwhile investment.

Invisalign® is a modern way to correct orthodontic problem. It allows us to move the teeth and straighten them without the need to wear the traditional braces showing metal brackets and wires! Invisalign® can straighten your teeth using clear plastic aligners that are virtually invisible so no one has to know you are wearing them. It is made of smooth plastic that is comfortable to wear. Unlike traditional braces, they are removable allowing you to brush and floss your teeth as usual with no food restrictions. Invisalign® effectively corrects a wide variety of orthodontic problems including teeth that are widely gapped, overly crowded, or somewhere in between.

Invisalign® treatment begins with a consultation to determine if you are a good candidate.  We’ll start with photos, x-rays and a scan of your teeth to create a 3-dimensional image. Using these records, we can map out the exact movements of your teeth and create a virtual image for you of how your teeth will look. Based on your individualized plan, a series of custom-made, clear aligners are made specifically for you. The aligners are made of BPA-free clear plastic and fit easily over your teeth. They are smooth and comfortable to wear. You can remove them to clean your teeth and to eat and drink. About every two weeks you will begin wearing a new set of aligners, progressing you through to your treatment goals. To make sure things are going as planned, you will have a check-up appointments to monitor your progress.

Periodontitis is an advanced gum disease that may occur if gingivitis is not treated. The gum margin, the part of the gum that seals to the tooth, is weakened and spaces form between the tooth and the gum. These spaces are called ‘periodontal pockets.’ Bacteria become trapped in these pockets causing further inflammation (redness and swelling).

Periodontitis can affect the covering of the tooth root (cementum), the bone and the fibres that connect the cementum to the bone (periodontal ligament). As the disease progresses and bone is lost, larger spaces begin to form between the tooth and the gum.
Like many conditions, early intervention to treat gum diseases can ensure the longevity of your teeth. If you have swollen or bleeding gums or your teeth feel loose, you may require a periodontal treatment.

We will examine your gums with a probe to measure the spaces between the tooth and gum. This will determine the health of your gums and supporting structures. We will instruct you in tooth cleaning techniques and clean your teeth professionally with specialised instruments to remove any plaque and calculus (hardened plaque) from teeth and also from deep under the gums.

At Totally Teeth our key focus is on prevention. We recommend having a dental check-up and clean every 6 months to maintain healthy mouth and a glowing smile. Regular examinations will help diagnose and treat any concerns in the early stages. We taken intraoral photographs during the examination to give you a clear understanding of any oral health issues that we notice. We pride ourselves on keeping our patients informed at all the times and we will make sure you understand each and every step of our processes.

Taking care of your teeth at home is very important, but regular dental scale and cleans are vital in maintaining good oral health. Hard plaque known as tartar (calculus) can form above and below the gum line. This can only be removed by a dentist during a professional clean.

If left untreated, calculus build up can cause gingivitis (gum inflammation) which will then progress to periodontitis (receding gums).

Partial dentures are a removable cost effective option to replace missing teeth. Artificial teeth are made using acrylic and are colour matched to your natural teeth and gum. Partial dentures help fill the gaps between natural teeth and stop the natural teeth from shifting out of place.

The base of the denture can be made entirely from acrylic or a combination of metal and acrylic. Denture made of combination of metal (chrome-cobalt) and acrylic is thinner, more comfortable and fits better than denture made purely out of acrylic.

Unfortunately there are some disadvantages to having a denture. Many people find them difficult to get use to as they are removable and can feel very unnatural in the mouth compared to fixed replacements such as Dental Implants and Bridges.

At Totally Teeth we are happy to discuss the different choices to replace missing teeth and provide with the best option that is suitable to an individual.

Teeth grinding can be extremely hazardous to your long term dental health. Grinding affects most of your teeth and can be extremely difficult to repair if it continues for a long period of time without treatment.
Grinding occurs mostly during sleep. Diagnosing it in early stages becomes difficult due to patients being unaware they are grinding.

A mouthguard, custom-fitted by your dentist, can reduce the risk of dental injuries. Sport, leisure and recreation activities are the most common cause of dental injuries.

Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Dental injuries may result in time off work or school to recover, and lengthy (expensive) dental treatment. A mouthguard, custom-fitted by your dentist and worn every time you play or train will protect against dental injuries.

We take impressions of your teeth to make the custom fit mouth guard that gives the best protection against any injuries to your teeth and soft tissues.

Ceramic/Porcelain veneers are a thin custom made ceramic shell used to cover the front surface of a tooth. They improve the colour, shape and overall appearance. Porcelain veneers are durable and create a very natural aesthetic.

Crowns become necessary when there is insufficient tooth structure to support a filling. Teeth that are severely broken down from decay or fracture can be fully restored to proper appearance and function with a crown on the tooth. A Partial crown (not requiring to cover the whole tooth) is called an Onlay.

Sometimes referred to as a cap, a crown is made from either ceramic or gold or other metal (or a combination) and shaped to mimic a natural tooth. It is actually fitted over the remaining part of your own tooth which means less removal of your original teeth, and a stronger, more natural looking result.

Braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a misaligned bite, and jaw problems. Braces also eliminate problems you may have with eating, speaking properly, or with keeping your teeth clean. With advancements in dental technology, traditional braces are now sleeker, smaller, and more comfortable.

Traditional braces consist of standard metal brackets that are placed on your teeth with an adhesive and connected by wire. They require periodic tightening so steady pressure can gradually straighten your teeth and align your jaw. While metal braces brackets are still the most common, there are various other options available such as ceramic brackets for front teeth etc.

How long you need to wear braces depends on your individual case, but most people wear braces from one to three years. After that, you’ll wear a retainer to make sure your teeth are held in the positions to which they’ve moved.

Wisdom teeth are usually the last teeth to come through, this can happen any time from the age of 16 years onwards.Often there is not enough space for the wisdom teeth and this often requires them to be surgically removed. A large jaw x-ray (OPG) is often required before treatment to assess the position of the wisdom teeth.