Prevention is better than cure. It is recommended that you attend regular check-ups and clean visits with our gentle and caring dentists.

Check-up and cleaning are crucial because they prevent tooth decay and gum problem, or at least tackle them at an early stage. Tooth decay and gum problems at the start usually remain undetected by the patient because they experience none or mild symptoms. If neglected, they can cause bigger issues such as toothache, tooth infection, broken tooth, loose tooth, or even tooth loss. Therefore, regular check-up and clean is important to help to avoid the cost of root canal treatment, extraction and teeth replacement when oral diseases become more complicated.

Research shows that children have the highest risk of developing dental decay, which if not treated, causes pain, potential infection and abnormal development of permanent teeth.

More importantly, loss of baby teeth due to dental decay will cause a lack of space for permanent teeth therefore significantly increasing the risk of crowded permanent teeth and the requirement for braces.

We encourage children from the ages of two to three to have their first dental visit. Starting from an early age encourages good oral hygiene and reduces the fears of seeing a dentist. It is important to tell your children that a visit to the dentist is nothing to be afraid of. We have the latest technology and technique to make your child’s first dental visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

A dental crown or “cap” is the ideal option to restore a structurally compromised tooth to achieve the ultimate strength, aesthetics and chewing function. Dental crowns are also used to restore a tooth when there isn’t enough of the tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling, attach a bridge, protect weak teeth from fracturing, restore fractured teeth or cover badly shaped or discoloured teeth. At Burwood East Dental Care, we guarantee that all our crowns are made locally in Melbourne with best possible material.

Dental bridge is used to replace missing teeth by connecting the two crowns made on the two teeth at the either side of the gap with a false tooth in the middle. It has long history and tracking records of replacing missing tooth with good aesthetics and full function recovery. The alternative of replacing missing tooth is dental implant.

A root canal is used to save teeth that would otherwise need to be removed. It is needed when the pulp in the tooth becomes infected, this can be caused as a result of decay, cracks, or injuries.

The pulp is the central part of the tooth that supplies the blood and nerve flow, when bacteria are able to penetrate the pulp, an infection can result. This can cause acute throbbing pain that can keep you awake at night and stop you from getting through your day. Alternatively, a chronic infection often displays no painful characteristics and is often only identified by an X-ray.

Root canal treatment involves removing the infected pulp from the tooth and replacing it with a filling, it requires substantial skill, technical ability and patience. Preserving your natural teeth is the one most important step in oral health, root canal treatment allows you to keep your own natural tooth in instances when it would otherwise have to be removed.

When it comes to teeth whitening, your dentist is your best source. Burwood East Dental Care uses high quality professional whitening systems such as Philips Zoom In-Office Teeth Whitening and Pola Day Take Home Whitening. These whitening systems are effective and safe to get you to your whitest smile in the most comfortable, easiest and quickest way possible. We can discuss the most suitable option for your needs during an initial consultation.