Should I get whitening if I have sensitive teeth?

If you're concerned about tooth sensitivity, you may decide to choose a product that is specifically designed for sensitive teeth. Mount Lawley Dental uses Philips ZOOM! Nite White – which is especially formulated for those with sensitive teeth.

What is endodontic treatment?

Endodontic treatment involves treating teeth with a diseased dental pulp, such as a dental abscess. The infected soft tissue is removed from inside the tooth and replaced with a root canal filling that seals the tooth from future infection.

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the last (third) molars to erupt in the mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. There are usually four wisdom teeth, but not everyone gets them. As these teeth are less necessary, dentists may recommend wisdom tooth removal if a tooth becomes impacted or causes problems such as teeth crowding.

How much do veneers cost?

The cost of veneers depends on their size, the number of veneers you have and what material they're made from. Porcelain veneers cost more than composite veneers. At Mount Lawley Dental, veneers start from $300 per tooth for composite resin and from $1400 per tooth for porcelain.

Why is oral hygiene important?

Good oral hygiene is about maintaining healthy teeth and gums in order to prevent dental issues such as tooth decay and gum disease. These dental problems when left untreated can erode teeth and cause gums to pull away, weakening the tooth structure and resulting in tooth loss. Tooth loss affects the way you eat and speak and can create teeth alignment issues, jawbone deterioration and a sagging facial appearance.

What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry is a proactive approach to dental care. The preventive approach aims to prevent common dental problems before they have a chance to develop and avoiding the need for more invasive and expensive procedures to correct them.

What causes gum disease?

Gum disease is caused by bacteria that can build up on teeth and form plaque. When bacteria reaches the gum, it can cause an infection that the body fights with inflammation, leading to swelling and tenderness of the gums.

How do I keep my mouthguard clean?

Clean your mouthguard under room temperature water and a cleaning solution to keep it in good condition. Avoid using hot water to rinse your mouthguard as it will warp it out of shape. By making sure you clean your mouthguard after every use, you’ll keep it free from staining and plaque build-up that can ruin the mouthguard and require you to replace it sooner than necessary.

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Full & Partial Dentures

Our slimline, well-fitting dentures are designed to look just like natural teeth.

Dentures in Mount Lawley

Whether you're only missing a few teeth or you want to replace all of your teeth, dentures could be a convenient and affordable tooth replacement option for you. In the past, dentures have carried a stigma of being bulky and loose-fitting, however today’s dentures are modern, slimline and can be carefully designed to be natural looking and well-fitting.

If you want to know more about dentures and other treatments to replace missing teeth, our experienced dentists in Mount Lawley can recommend the best options for you. Call (08) 9227 8777 or book an appointment online.
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Advantages of Dentures

High-quality and well-fitting teeth dentures designed by an experienced dental technician or Prosthetist can be a suitable treatment option for replacing your missing teeth.

Consider the pros and cons below, to help you make a better-informed decision about permanent or temporary dentures.
- Cost less than dental implant treatment
- Cost less to maintain and repair over time
- Tooth Dentures don’t involve surgery
- Partial dentures don’t involve altering remaining teeth as a dental bridge does
- Takes less time to heal
- Easy to clean
Disadvantages of dentures

Here are some of the disadvantages of wearing teeth dentures:
- Can come loose
- Can rub on gums causing discomfort
- Can affect your speech
- Can be difficult to tolerate
- Upper dentures cover the palate which limits your ability to taste food
- Require you to avoid certain foods to avoid damage and dislodging
- Can cause bone loss or shrinkage
- Can cause gums to recede
- Causes premature ageing and hollowed cheek appearance
- Require special cleaning products and daily maintenance
- Need to be removed before bed every night
- Won’t last as long as implants can
- Won’t look, feel or function as naturally as implants will
Implant-supported dentures

Dental implants provide better support for full denture wearers and are often the preferred treatment option, especially for lower dentures because they can dislodge easily. There are many advantages to choosing implant-supported dentures over suction dentures, including:
- Increase stability
- Increase comfort and retention of the tooth denture
- Provide stronger biting forces
- Help prevent jaw bone loss
- Allow for a wider variety of nutritional foods (and better digestion)
- Won’t rub like removable dentures
- Improve speech ability
Types of dentures

Modern dentures can replace any number of missing teeth.

They may be attached to the mouth by suction, by clasps attached to remaining teeth or secured by dental implants in your jaw. We offer:
- Full dentures to replace all the teeth in upper or lower jaw or both jaws
- Partial dentures to replace several teeth, supported by the teeth on both sides
- Implant-retained dentures (full or partial) supported by dental implants
Replacing missing teeth

If you chose to replace missing or damaged teeth with dentures, our dentists will take impressions of your mouth to design your replacement teeth.

You'll attend a fit appointment when your dentures are ready so we can check that they look and fit well and make any necessary adjustments.

If you need to have teeth removed before getting dentures, your gums should be allowed to heal before dentures are fitted, or they could feel loose or tight when the swelling in your mouth reduces.

We will place temporary dentures and make periodic adjustments so you can still eat normally while your gums heal, though we'll advise you about which foods to avoid.
Recovery and aftercare

Wearing dentures is a big change, especially full dentures, and it may take a few weeks or even months before you get used to them.

Even well-fitting dentures may rub and feel sore for a time, but if you experience more severe pain, swelling or bleeding, please contact our dentists for a check-up and so we can make adjustments.

Teeth dentures should be cleaned daily using denture cleaning solution and water and it's important to maintain good oral hygiene to keep gums and any remaining teeth healthy.

During your regular check-ups, our dentists check your dentures and make any adjustments or repairs as needed.
Book an appointment for dentures in Mount Lawley

To find out whether temporary or permanent dentures are right for you, call our team on (08) 9227 8777 or book online to schedule an appointment at Mount Lawley Dental.

Our Head dentist, Dr Dave Norcross consults for and provides implant-supported dentures at our dedicated implant clinic, Perth Dental Implant Centre. Learn about implant-supported dentures and their many benefits!
Learn about implant-retained dentures