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Taking Care of Your Braces During the Season of Sticky Treats

Halloween is nearly here, and sticky sweets are everywhere, but if you wear braces, you do need to exercise a bit of caution. We have listed a few easy tips to help you avoid sticky situations this Halloween. Allow Sticky Treats to Rest in Peace this Year! This year, avoid hard, chewy or sticky sweets […]

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Meet the team! Dr Tara Kader principal dentist

Dr Tara Kader migrated to Australia in 2000 and worked as a dentist with HCF Dental and Primary Dental before deciding to establish “Brite Dental” in December 2012. A highly skilled accomplished dentist, Dr Tara is focused on providing complete oral health care with an emphasis on painless, conservative and high quality treatment procedures. She is committed […]

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The Benefits of Preventive Dental Care

When it comes to oral health, one of the ways in which you can avoid gum diseases, such as gingivitis, cavities, and other dental problems, is to practice preventive dentistry.   Preventive dentistry includes taking measures to perfect your at home oral hygiene routine while scheduling regular visits to your dentist to track your oral health […]

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Dental Bridge for Missing Teeth

A dental bridge is a safe and effective solution for tooth replacement. It restores a person’s smile and appearance. More importantly, it addresses additional dental and bite-related problems as a result of permanent teeth loss.  True enough, there are many reasons why adults lose teeth. Poor hygiene, age, and accidents are all contributing factors. Whatever […]

Dentures or dental implants?

If you have missing teeth there are a range of options available when it comes to reinstating a healthy smile, and among the top choices are dentures and dental implants. But which option suits what situation, and how do you know what’s right for you? Here’s a quick guide to the important factors you need […]

Braces versus veneers

If you’re looking to improve the look of your smile, two of the most common and accessible means available are braces and veneers. But there’s a wealth of difference between the approach that each method takes. Here’s an insight into what each option can achieve when it comes to braces versus veneers. Veneers Veneers are […]

Could I have cracked a tooth?

Teeth might be tough, but they’re not impervious to wear and tear, and just as they can chip, loosen and even fall out, occasionally they can crack. Depending on the circumstances, that crack might be invisible to the naked eye and it could even be so fine a fracture that’s tricky for a dentist to […]

Dealing with dental emergencies

You can have the most diligent dental routine, be the most punctual patient and boast the most beautiful smile, but sometimes dental emergencies just happen. Whether it’s a broken tooth or a missing one, here’s what you should do in a dental emergency. What is an emergency A dental emergency is a situation that needs […]

An insight into adult braces

Whether you missed out on braces in your teens, or your teeth have moved over the years, the good news is it’s never too late to embrace the perfect smile. And more and more Australians are doing so with adult braces. As a result, they are improving their dental health and enjoying increased confidence in […]

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A bit about bridges

When you have a series of teeth that are damaged, missing or severely impacted by decay, bridges might be the recommended course of action. Bridges comprise one or multiple false teeth that are designed to replicate the look and function of real teeth. They are affixed to crowns which are placed over healthy existing teeth […]