Oral Health & Dental Diseases

Have you ever considered straightening your teeth, but the thought of metal braces makes you hesitant? If so, Invisalign may be the perfect solution for you! At Beaches Dental Mona Vale, we’re proud to offer this discreet, comfortable alternative to traditional...

Preventing cavities in children is an important topic for parents. At Beaches Dental Mona Vale, we want to help you understand the threat that cavities pose to your child's dental health and how to prevent them. Tooth decay, or cavities, are caused by acid which is...

Your daily diet plays a critical role in keeping your smile healthy. The foods you choose can either enhance or harm your teeth and gums. To achieve and maintain optimal oral health, it's vital to know which foods to incorporate into your diet and which to steer clear...

Wisdom teeth are mysterious and sometimes painful coming-of-age gifts. Not everyone gets them, but those who do may experience symptoms preceding their arrival that can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Have you been feeling a little extra tenderness when...

Many people wonder about their options for replacing missing teeth. Having missing teeth may have various impacts depending on where they are located. A missing front tooth may affect your confidence to smile while multiple missing back teeth may affect how you eat. ...

Having teeth extracted may be  necessary to maintain dental health, especially if they are infected or at risk of becoming infected.  Wisdom teeth removal is common and being your very back teeth, their removal won’t affect your smile, but there will be some recovery...

Once tooth decay has reached the nerve of a tooth and the tooth has become infected, you have two options: extraction or root canal treatment. When a tooth is infected, it can cause you pain.  Root canals can have a bad reputation. But we want to fix that! A...

How Many Types of Dental Crowns are There? There are four main types of dental crowns available. At Beaches Dental Mona Vale, we fit all four crown types, with every crown being fitted to suit  your other teeth, so it’s still your smile!Each type of crown has its...

While not everyone is scared of the dentist, it goes without saying that nervousness can increase  leading up to dental procedures.. For many patients, sedation dentistry provides the opportunity to help reduce these fears. Whether sedation dentistry is the right...

Dental crowns can help strengthen teeth that have had fractures or have large areas of decay or fillings. This procedure is also important post root canal treatment to help protect the tooth from fracturing post root canal treatment. Regardless, choosing the right...