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QUICK ANSWER Most children should visit a dentist within six months of their first tooth appearing, or by 12 months of age. For routine care, an experienced family dental practice like Optimum Dental in Epping is an excellent starting point. A specialist paediatric dentist is typically recommended when a child has significant dental anxiety, complex medical needs, early childhood tooth decay requiring sedation, or unusual tooth development. Knowing when your child should see a paediatric...

Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded permanently to the front surface of teeth to improve their colour, shape, size, or length. If you have been searching for a way to address stained, chipped, uneven, or gapped teeth, dental veneers are one of the most effective and long-lasting cosmetic solutions available in Australian dentistry today. In this guide, our team at Optimum Dental explains exactly what dental veneers are, how they work, the different types available, who makes a...

How Dentures Work If you’re researching how dentures work, here’s the quick explanation: dentures are custom-made false teeth attached to a gum-coloured base that sits on your gums (and sometimes clips to remaining teeth). They stay in place using a combination of fit, suction (especially on the upper jaw), and the natural support of your cheeks and tongue when you speak and chew. Dentures can be a great solution, but they’re not the only ones. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots with...