Blog: Preventive Dentistry

Tooth sensitivity can disrupt your sleep and make eating and drinking a challenge. You want to get to the bottom of it as soon as possible!

Several factors can cause sensitive teeth, and some of these are temporary.

Common culprits include:

• Teeth whitening products leaking onto the gums
• Nighttime bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching)
• Enamel wear or erosion
• Cavities or emerging tooth infections
• Gum recession as seen ...

Dealing with many serious issues is accompanied by thoughts of just how easily preventable said issue once was. This is especially true of dental health, whose most costly, painful, and time-consuming complications can often be avoided with routine upkeep and care.

At Western Smiles Dental Care, we know that with preventive care, our patients in Mirrabooka, Dianella, and the surrounding areas ...

Dental care is an essential part of a healthy life, but one which too often is overlooked by Australians, especially over the last couple of years. The Australian Dental Association surveyed 25,000 people, finding that nearly seven in ten have not visited their local dentist in two years. And for several thousand of them, it’s been over five ...