The holidays are nearly here, as is the temptation to give in an array of delicious holiday treats. We aren’t blaming anybody here, it is indeed not easy to resist the urge to indulge, when everyone around seems to be celebrating. And with increased socializing and merriment, there is also the possibility of letting regular dental routines slip by.

Do you hide your smile because of uneven, decayed or a broken tooth? Do you find it difficult to eat and chew your food? Have you been involved in an accident which has caused a crack in your tooth? If these are just some of the dental problems you are experiencing, Dentists & Doctors in Geelong are here to help.

Dentures are the false teeth that have been made by your dental professional to replace missing natural teeth. They can be either a full or partial denture. Like natural teeth, dentures attract plaque, become stained and collect food particles that can cause bad breath or irritate your gums. Keeping your dentures clean is vital for good oral health.

Our oral health is determined by several diverse factors, including diet, oral hygiene, smoking, alcohol use, stress and trauma. These factors are common to several other chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and strokes.

Smoking can have major effects on the health of your gums, teeth, mouth and throat. Some problems are more obvious, such as staining, yellowing of teeth and bad breath. There are annoying and unpleasant but are not a threat to our general health, however smoking contributes to far more serious and unseen conditions such as

Millions of Australians suffer tooth loss, despite significant improvements in dental care. Tooth loss is often occurs due to tooth decay, trauma/injury or periodontal disease. Dentures and bridges have been the only treatment options available for tooth replacement for many years until recent developments in dental implants.