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Sparkling Water and Your Teeth: What You Should Know

Everybody knows that drinking water is vital for your health. But staying hydrated can be difficult – and sometimes boring.

As a rule of thumb, you are told to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. But after the first few glasses of water, you might begin to find the taste gets boring. And after eight glasses? You may never want to drink water again!

This is why people sometimes get tired of drinking plain water or look for something a bit more exciting. And sometimes, this choice is sparkling water.

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August 9, 2018 Leave a commentPreventive Dentistry, Sparkling waterBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Glen Waverly Celebrates Dental Health Week

Glen Waverley Celebrates Dental Health Week

Dental Health Week (Aug 6-12), is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) annual oral health promotion. EK Dental Surgery enthusiastically supports Dental Health Week as it is a week specifically set aside to focus on why oral health is so important.

Oral health is related to ALL health – it can affect more than just your teeth – it can also lead to infection, inflammation, and cardiovascular and other systemic diseases. This means that proper oral health care technique is a key part of your total health.

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July 25, 2018 Leave a commentDental Health Week 2018By Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Diagnosing and Preventing Gingivitis

Your health is important to you, right? And if your health is important to you, fighting gingivitis should be important to you. This is because to keep yourself healthy you need to prevent toxins and bacteria and from entering your body.

Because your mouth is such a target for bacteria, poor oral hygiene or preventive care can cause the early stages of gum disease, also known as gingivitis.

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July 16, 2018 Leave a commentGingivitis, Oral HygieneBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

The Ultimate Guide to Root Canal In Glen Waverly

The Ultimate Guide to Root Canal Treatment In Glen Waverley

Teeth can suffer damage from a wide range of causes, including untreated cavities, gum disease, and even injury.

Modern dental medicine provides many ways to treat these issues and in cases of serious damage, one of the most common restorative and protective treatments is the root canal.

For some patients, however, the very mention of a root canal causes anxiety, even fear. The fact is, however, that root canals are extremely safe, effective, and most often simple – they are just often misunderstood.

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June 27, 2018 Leave a commentFamily Dentist in Glen WaverleyBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Why Wear Custom-Made Mouth Guards

Physical activity is a key part of childhood (and is good for adults as well!), but the Australian Dental Association warns that playing sports without appropriate protection can be detrimental to teeth.

Estimates are that 20% of Australian children will suffer a dental trauma by age of 14, with much of the trauma occurring during sports activities.

This is why EK Dental Surgery strongly believes that mouth guards are an indispensible piece of athletic equipment for children, teens, and adults who take part in high-risk/high-contact team sports.

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June 14, 2018 Leave a commentMouth GuardsBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Is Your Child Safe from Baby Bottle Decay?

When tooth decay occurs in infants, it is referred to as “baby bottle tooth decay” or “early childhood caries”. And this tooth decay is a more serious threat than it might at first seem.

As soon as your baby’s first tooth comes in, it is prone to cavities. And while these teeth are “temporary”, their condition can have very long term effects on dental health.

Temporary teeth create the space in the jaw for the adult teeth to come in correctly, if a baby tooth is lost, other teeth can slide into the empty space, making it difficult for permanent teeth to come in properly.

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May 30, 2018 Leave a commentBaby Bottle DecayBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Dental History Legends and Misconceptions | Dentist Glen Waverley

Dental History, Legends & Misconceptions

Cultural Anthropologists and Archeologists are agreed that as long as humans have existed, dental issues have existed alongside them. Modern dentistry, as practiced by EK Dental Surgery, is now well researched, safe, and effective.

This is a change from history, in which dentistry was based on old wives’ tales, folklore, and a large amount of guesswork. Across the time dentistry has evolved it has also resulted in lengthy list of interesting achievements, odd accomplishments, and funny facts.

At EK Dental Surgery we’re taking time in this post to step back from the important work of keeping your oral health at tiptop levels to share some of the unusual and interesting aspects of dentistry, both through history and today. So, let’s take a look at some dental history.

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May 15, 2018 Leave a commentDental HistoryBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

How Long Does Dental Bonding Last Dentist Glen Waverley

Dental Bonding: How Long Does It Last?

Do you suffer from chipped teeth or an unattractive gap between your front teeth that you are not happy with? Dental bonding may be just what the dentist ordered to repair these kinds of cosmetic issues. And at EK Dental Surgery, we are experts in applying dental bonding!

Before deciding if dental bonding is appropriate for your teeth, however, you should think about the procedure’s result including how long a tooth bonding can be expected to last.

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April 30, 2018 Leave a commentDental BondingBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Maximizing the Lifespan of your Dental Veneers | Dentist Glen Waverley

Maximising the Lifespan of your Dental Veneers

EK Dental Surgery often recommends porcelain veneers for patients who have chipped, damaged, or discolored teeth or teeth that are misaligned and not a fit for the Invisalign® treatment. Porcelain veneers can replace the visible portion of your teeth with a thin, tooth-colored layer.

Veneers have a lot of advantages. They can address a variety of concerns for patients with otherwise good dental health. They can transform your smile within only a few visits to our office.

With help from a knowledgeable, practiced dentist, veneers look and feel like natural teeth.

But if you are considering getting veneers, you may have one big question, “How long do veneers last, and what can I do to help?”

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April 16, 2018 Leave a commentDental VeneersBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)

Amp Up Your Smile and Amp Up Your Confidence | Dentist Glen Waverley

Amp Up Your Smile & Amp Up Your Confidence

Despite the fact that we say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, appearances can mean a great deal. And one of the first things people notice about our appearances, are our smiles.

Having a damaged or incomplete smile can negatively impact a person’s self esteem, and along with that destroy their confidence. Missing, stained, or crooked teeth can lead to people not smiling at all as they are worried what others will think of their teeth.

The good news is that if you aren’t completely happy with your smile, EK Dental Surgery has treatments that can improve your smile and bolster your confidence.

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March 27, 2018 Leave a commentFamily Dentist in Glen WaverleyBy Dr Lee Ek (dentist)