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Sensitive teeth is a common problem in Australia. Hypersensitivity or increased sensitivity is caused when the dentine is exposed. The dentine is the inner layer of a tooth that is normally covered by enamel. Consequently, hypersensitivity can be caused by a number of reasons: –          Abrasion lesions due to excessive tooth brushing: This causes the exposure of the roots. Since the roots are not covered by enamel, the dentine will be exposed, thus causing sensitivity to hot and cold. –          Fractured tooth: Sometimes a tooth can be fractured due to excessive occlusal force, tooth wear or because of expansion of filling materials. This fracture line causes exposure of dentine and will result in hypersensitivity. –          Decayed tooth: When the enamel layer of the tooth is decayed, the dentine will be exposed, thus causing sensitive teeth. –          Cracked tooth syndrome: A crack in the tooth will provide a passage between the external environment and the nerve of the tooth. This will result in sensitivity to hot/cold, water and mechanical forces (such as when one is chewing) It is best to consult your dentist when you start feeling hypersensitivity reactions. Treatments might range from using anti-sensitive toothpaste and oral hygiene instruction to covering the exposed dentine with dental restorative materials.   For more information, visit: Home – Hornsby Dental or give us a call on (02) 8090 1100 for more information and to speak with one of the Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental team members.

Hornsby Dental | Hornsby Dentist: Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth normally erupt at around 18 – 25 years old. However it is not uncommon for these teeth to erupt at a later age or not to erupt at all. The wisdom tooth can either erupt straight, tilted at an angle or they can even erupt sideways . Most of the time, an X ray is needed to see the position of the wisdom tooth whilst it is still under the gums. If it is positioned at angle or if it is growing sideways, you might need to take your wisdom tooth out. This is because food can get trapped easily between the wisdom tooth and the adjacent tooth and this will allow the growth of bacteria. Due to the position of this tooth, it is often difficult to clean. Consequently, this will increase the risk of bacterial growth and caries development. Most people also prefer to get their wisdom tooth out as it may interfere with orthodontic treatment. If there is not sufficient space in the jaw, the alignment of your teeth might change due to the force generated by the eruption of your wisdom tooth. For more information, visit: Hornsby Dental or give us a call on (02) 8090 1100 for more information and to speak with one of the Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental team members for any questions that you may have.

Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental is pleased to announce that we now offer the Tru-Line invisible orthodontic system which is a great way to align your teeth. It is a great way to keep the visual appearance of your teeth whilst straightening it. The system makes use of plastic aligners to gradually move your teeth into the desired position. It is very similar to Invisalign which is a US based system that you may have heard of. For more information, visit: https://www.hornsbydentist.com.au/hornsby-dental/orthodontics/ or give us a call on (02) 8090 1100 for more information to speak with one of the Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental team members.

Children’s Teeth Did you know, children start getting their permanent teeth as young as the age of 6? Once these permanent teeth are decayed there is no 3rd set of teeth to replace them. This is why a having your children practicing good home oral care absolutely is essential to help them keeping their smile nice and healthy. It is advised that you start bringing in your child to the dentist from an early age. It is common for children not to cooperate with a dentist for their first visit, but explaining what is going to happen and preparing them for their visit will help. Often just familiarity with going to the dentist with Mum, Dad or other siblings is enough to prepare them. For more information, please call us on 80901100 to speak with one of the friendly Hornsby dental team for your local Hornsby Dentists.

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “Happy Gas”, is one of the most traditional forms of inhalational sedation agents for the relief of anxiety, fear, or stress. At Hornsby Dental, we offer nitrous oxide sedation for our anxious patients. It is safe for most children and adults, and you can usually recover from it rather quickly. For patients that have a history of being “scared of the dentist” Nitrous oxide may be just what you need to help you maintain your beautiful smile and overall oral health. Don’t let fear of the dentist prevent you from having the dental health and smile that you deserve. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Hornsby Dental | Hornsby Dentist team on 8090 1100 to ask us for any questions that you may have.

At Hornsby Dental | Hornsby Dentist, we offer tooth-colored dental fillings and dental restorations as our main restorative options, whenever possible. The advance of minimally invasive dental technologies and improved adhesive technologies have enabled us to reduce the need for traditional crowns, where a significant amount of tooth tissue reduction can be avoided. Our tooth-colored restorations are placed following the most up-to-date dental materials and techniques. They are great visually great to look at and durable. All sizes of cavities: Composite resin is the most standard tooth-colored restorative material used. It is suitable to most sizes of cavities. It offers excellent visual appearance and function in medium term. For more questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8090 1100 or email us on info@hornsbydentist.com.au to speak with one of the Hornsby Dental team.

At Hornsby Dentist – Hornsby Dental, we are able to make dental crowns in-house at Hornsby Dental. We have the latest in dental technology which enables us to make it in-house instead of sending it out to a lab. It is essentially a ‘helment’ for your teeth, and gives your teeth great strength and protection. If you think you might need a dental crown or would like a second opinion, feel free to give us a ring on 8090 1100 to speak to one of the friendly Hornsby Dentist staff. Alternatively visit our website at www.hornsbydentist.com.au for more information. Also click here –> Dental Crowns and Bridges for more detailed information, diagrams and explanations. If you would like to know how much a dental crown costs, feel free to come in for a consultation to see how we can help you.

Going to the dentist for a scale and clean is important because it allows teeth and gums to be healthy and strong. The dentist goes around each individual tooth looking for plaque and hard build up called tartar which he removes from teeth. When gums bleed it is because there is bacteria on the teeth that has not been removed. With regular brushing and visiting the dentist frequently (every six months), teeth and gums can be kept in optimal condition. For more information, visit www.hornsbydentist.com.au or speak to one of our friendly staff at Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental on 8090 1100. Click here for further information about oral hygiene.

Indications for crowns Some of the possible indications for the placement of a crown on a tooth are for cracked teeth, severely broken down teeth through decay or injury, teeth with very large fillings, those that have had root canal treatment, for support of a bridge as well or to cover internally stained teeth or teeth that are poorly shaped. Traditionally, crowns have been made from a variety of materials ranging from full metal crowns, porcelain veneered crowns on a metal underlay and most recently crowns have been made from all ceramic. Each type of crown are indicated in different situations however, ceramic crowns have become more popular in recent time due to their superior aesthetic qualities and outstanding durability. Call the team at Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental for more information, or call us on 8090 1100 to speak with one of our friendly staff. www.hornsbydentist.com.au https://www.hornsbydentist.com.au/hornsby-dental/crowns-and-bridges/ Visit the above for more details about crowns at hornsby dental.

Hornsby Dentist information about Crowns: One of the interesting things that dentists face in today’s society is that many of us are keeping a majority if not all of our teeth well into old age. This can be contributed to the improvement of overall oral hygiene through public awareness and national initiated schemes such as fluoridation. However as we keep many of our teeth, unfortunately, there are some instances when our teeth need a helping hand to withstand the rigors of everyday life. In some circumstances compromised teeth may require treatment to protect it from further breakdown and ensure continued pain free function while at the same time be aesthetically pleasing. Although as dentists we endeavour to be conservative in our treatment, sometimes it is necessary to suggest to patients to possibility of a crown to protect the remaining damaged tooth structure. It does so by totally covering the remaining tooth and to prevent any future damage. Many people have heard of crowns, however are unsure of when a crown is indicated. For more information about dental crowns and about the costs for a crown, click here: Dental Crowns Or give us a ring at Hornsby Dentist | Hornsby Dental on 8090 1100 to speak with one of our friendly staff.