The Importance of Healthy Teeth

Eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, that’s something that we all know and accept, but it’s not necessarily the sugar that does it, more the chain of events that happens after you’ve had the sugar.

The bacteria on your teeth will break down sugar and in doing so, release acids that can easily dissolve your tooth enamel. This then increases the risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Establishing a consistent routine of brushing and flossing can help to eliminate the effects of the acids on your teeth and promote good tooth and gum health.

Unsurprisingly, a lot of common everyday food items have a lot of sugar in them, even the ones that you don’t necessarily expect! Something as common as ketchup can have a teaspoon of sugar in every tablespoon of ketchup that you eat, and although people talk about how good fruit juice is for you, it’s also loaded with sugar, almost as much as popular soft drinks!

Gentle Care Dentistry – Your Solution

Taking care of your teeth is one of the most important things that you can do when it comes to the quality of life. Losing teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, smoking, or injury can affect your bite, smile, and overall health.

Studies show that loss of natural teeth is associated with a 17% higher risk of premature death. While this is linked with a poor diet among other factors, it’s something important to note. Looking after teeth from a young age can promote the quality of life. Having less bite misalignment can help people to eat better and pronounce words more clearly, and it also can give you confidence in having a full smile.

What We Offer

At Gentle Care Dentistry, we offer a number of services in Hornsby New South Wales for customers in the surrounding areas. Our team of specialists have the Hornsby dental welfare in mind and will go through everything from check-ups and routine cleans, all the way to major and cosmetic dentistry. Our full range of services includes:

-General Dentistry
-Major Dentistry
-Check-ups
-Clean
-Cosmetic Dentistry
-Orthodontics
-Dental Implants

Call us now to book your next appointment -  (02) 8411 2674

Cosmetic Dental Procedures to Give You Back Your Confidence

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) recently conducted a study that showed 99.7% of people interviewed believe that a smile is an important social asset. In addition to that, 74% of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for success in business. People will notice the straightness of your teeth, the whiteness, the cleanliness, and the sincerity of your smile. 

People will often come to Gentle Care Dentistry and other dentists too, all over the world, looking for teeth whitening, veneers, or some other form of cosmetic dental procedures. The most important thing to remember is that there’s nothing to be ashamed about and many people enjoy have veneers or teeth whitening done as it makes for a positive future outlook. 

Veneers and Teeth Whitening

Veneers are thin shells made of porcelain or a resin composite that is formed, shaped and attached to the surface of the tooth to make it look better. They are usually rather stained resistant and will usually be whiter than your natural teeth colour, while still maintaining a very natural appearance. Another plus side to veneers is that gum tissue can tolerate porcelain quite well. 

Gentle Care Dentistry will also offer teeth whitening as another cosmetic dental procedure. Teeth whitening is often a cheaper procedure using a bleaching agent to whiten teeth. Depending on the teeth, cause and degree of discolouration, teeth whitening may not be for everyone, but for those who can have it, we offer in-chair whitening as well as a take-home whitening kit. 

Gain Back Your Confidence!

Our cosmetic dental options will give you a bright smile and will allow you to make great first impressions. You’ll be able to feel more confident in front of friends and family and be able to give yourself a leg up with career success.

Contact us today to for options on cosmetic dentistry -  (02) 8411 2674