Collins Dental Group is an accredited, independent dental practice. We believe in the importance of quality healthcare for you and your family and maintain no affiliation with any specific health funds, meaning we have the same fees for all patients. We exclusively use Australian laboratories to make our crowns, veneers, splints and other restorations because […]
Wisdom teeth are the teeth at the back of your mouth. Wisdom teeth are also known as the third molars. They are usually the last adult teeth to come through the gum and usually appear between 15 and 21 years of age. Why do my wisdom teeth need removing? Your wisdom teeth may need removing
Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants don’t damage the neighbouring teeth by grinding down the teeth to fix the appliance. Dental implants are made of titanium, the same material used by Orthopaedic surgeons in hip and knee replacements and are biocompatible with bone and the body. The titanium implant integrates or adheres to the bone
Sleep Apnoea and Snoring is very common. Sleep apnoea can be quietly debilitating to the sufferer and just as disruptive for their partner. Sleep Apnoea has many aspects and is best diagnosed with a sleep study by a sleep physician. CPAP is still the gold standard for treatment of moderate to severe sleep apnoea. But
If you have had any significant dental trauma or have heavily restored teeth you probably already have or need crown work. Crowns/Bridges/Implants have come a long way, and although the traditional gold crown may still have a place, newer materials such as pressed ceramic and monolithic zirconia look natural are strong and biocompatible. Better adhesives
Prevention is always better than a cure. This applies to all aspects to our lives and is particularly relevant when it comes to our dental health. Maintaining a healthy smile is not difficult or expensive and we can show you how. Your home care matters most and with the advent of electric brushes and improved
Some people have yellow teeth naturally, and everyone’s teeth stain and darken with age. This happens at different rates for everyone and is a natural process. These days you do not have to submit to this process. You can quickly and easily bleach with a take home gel that is safe and causes no damage
