Your dentist is a disease detective
Your mouth is very important. For eating, talking and of course smiling. But did you know your mouth also contains many clues into what is happening in the rest of your body. Which is why routine examinations with your dentist is very important. We are not only looking for cavities and gum disease but looking […]
Why does food taste awful after brushing your teeth
Have you ever wondered why food taste so strange soon after brushing your teeth? This is especially so when you drink orange juice after you have cleaned your teeth in the morning.Your Mint Toothpaste is not the culpritMany people assume that the strong mint flavour overwhelms the taste buds and causes the unpleasant taste when […]
Why do baby teeth matter
There is a misconception out in the wider community that baby teeth are not important because the adult teeth will eventually replace these teeth and therefore they do not need to be looked after. Unfortunately this is an incorrect assumption that we occasional see at Verve Dental – dentist bentleighBaby teeth serve a specific purpose. […]
Oral Changes During Menopause
Women most commonly undergo menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. This is accompanied by a decline in your hormone levels resulting in changes to your body. Unsurprisingly, the mouth is not spared during this time of change. You may notice burning sensations, dry mouth, altered taste and inflamed gums. It is not unusual that […]
Do I really need a full mouth makeover?
There’s a house at the end of our street that’s pretty run down. The garden is over grown, driveway uneven and the house paint is peeling off.Sometimes, I see the Dad patching up parts of the house with paint or repairing a window frame that’s broken.And even though the family that live there are happy […]
INDEPENDENTLY providing the right care for our patients
A recent investigative report conducted by the ABC revealed that dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients and administer so-called “drill and fill” dentistry, according to industry insiders.Dentistry in Australia is experiencing significant change, unfortunately this is resulting in restrictions on patient freedom of choice for providers […]