The mouth is a window into the health of the body. Recent research provides evidence that oral health and overall health are inextricably linked. Like other areas of the body, your mouth teems with bacteria — mostly harmless but your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these…
If your tooth has a small hole in it the treatment you would usually require is a filling. However, if the hole (cavity) has progressed to the point where there is too much damage or decay for a filling treatment to be successful but you still have sufficient healthy tooth structure – then a crown…
Here at Pimpama City Dental Centre we use Zoom whitening. This is a specialized product made by Philips to ensure the best possible results for our patients. In case you weren’t aware, teeth whitening is a treatment that uses bleaching products to lighten the colour of your teeth. It can also create a whiter appearance…
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that’s caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root, whereas a periodontal abscess occurs in the gums at the side of a tooth root. A periapical tooth…
The end of financial year is fast approaching and we want to ensure all our patients are getting the most from their private health insurance. Some health insurance benefits will expire on 30th of June 2020. This means you may lose any benefits you have left as they do not roll over to the new…
You might have already seen Afterpay as a payment option in stores and online. It is one of the most popular methods of payment available today. After pay is a safe and easy payment option that lets you purchase when you want and worry about the rest later and when it comes to Pimpama City…
I think the people of Australia can agree that right now is a tough time for everybody. Especially those who have lost their jobs or their businesses. We understand as a dental practice that it may be more difficult than normal when it comes to paying for dental treatment however, it is so important to…
It can be easily forgotten in the midst of a global pandemic but we can’t stress enough the importance of caring for your oral hygiene. Especially when dental practices were limited to providing emergency services only for a time period. This means many of our patients missed out on their regular six monthly check up…
The safety and wellbeing of our patients and employees is our top priority here at Pimpama City Dental Centre. Due to the latest regulatory advice, we are postponing any non-urgent treatment. During this difficult and unprecedented time, we are still open and operating for dental emergencies to care for our local community. If you are…
Invisalign is a great option to straighten teeth with the use of clear aligners. It is a very popular option amongst adults who do not want to have any visible wires or brackets, as Invisalign is the clear and virtually invisible solution for straightening teeth. Invisalign works by using a series of clear plastic removable…