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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Composite Bonding

Minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that repairs and improves your smile.

Mount Lawley Composite Bonding from $191*

Composite bonding can mask a range of minor dental flaws, including:
- Chipped teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Broken teeth
- Stained teeth
- Small teeth
We use a composite resin and directly bond and shape it to a small section of a tooth. It's a minimally invasive treatment that requires little tooth preparation. Learn more about tooth bonding by contacting our team. Call (08) 9227 8777, or book online.

*Price starts from $191 to correct a single surface chip. Larger restorations covering the majority of a tooth's surface are classified as a veneer and are $500 per tooth.
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Is Composite Bonding right for me?

Composite bonding is a cosmetic treatment that can effectively treat both functional and aesthetic dental concerns, however, it does have limitations.

Like veneers, bonding may not be suitable if you suffer from tooth decay, gum disease or other damage. Instead, your dentist might recommend a crown, bridge or dental implant.

Composite bonding is more affordable than many other cosmetic dental treatments and is a minimally-invasive way to enhance the look of teeth.

If your treatment requires more composite to cover the majority of the tooth surface, this is applied as a composite veneer instead. The cost of a composite veneer starts from $520 per tooth.
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Composite Bonding Process

Your dentist will first see you for a consult to discuss your aesthetic goals and to tailor a plan for you detailling costs and treatments. If it's been more than 6 months since your last visit, you will need a check-up and clean to ensure your mouth is healthy.

A simple and straightforward cosmetic procedure, the process involves:
- Composite resin is applied to the tooth
- Composite is then shaped and sculpted to the new surface to blend in as naturally as possible
- Composite is hardened using a curing light
- The composite is polished
In some cases, your dentist may apply a local anaesthesia prior to your composite bonding treatment.
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What Damages Bonded Teeth?

Composite typically lasts between 4 and 8 years, depending on where the bonded tooth is located and the food you eat.

Composite isn't as strong as your natural teeth and is prone to staining and chipping, so you might want to avoid directly biting into hard foods. Bonded teeth can be damaged by:
- Eating hard and sticky food
- Chewing on pens or biting your fingernails
- Stains from drinking coffee, red wine or dark pigmented food and drink
- Stains from smoking
- Teeth grinding and TMJD
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Looking after bonded teeth

If you suspect you grind your teeth, clench your jaw or play a contact sport, make sure to ask us about a custom mouthguard so we can protect your newly bonded teeth from possible chipping or breakage.

Bonded teeth don't require any special care at home, just follow your usual brushing and flossing routine and maintain a best practice oral hygiene routine.

Got a broken, chipped or cracked tooth? Find out about tooth bonding today. Schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists at Mount Lawley Dental, call our practice or book online.
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Frequently asked questions

The cost of composite bonding in Perth starts from $191 to correct a single surface chip however, prices vary according to how much repair is needed. For instance, if composite needs to cover the majority of the buccal surface, it's classified as a veneer. Composite veneers start from $500 per tooth.

During a consultation, your dentist can provide you with a break-down of all costs prior to going ahead with treatment. Mount Lawley Dental also provides flexible payment plans with Zip and Pretty Penny Finance.

Composite bonding and composite veneers both involve using composite resin material to restore the look of teeth. Bonding is used to make minor changes to a small section of the tooth, while a veneer is used to restore the majority or entire surface of a tooth.

Veneers can be made of composite resin or porcelain. Porcelain is a natural tooth-like ceramic material known for its translucent quality. Porcelain veneers are designed by your dentist and carefully hand-crafted in a dental laboratory by an experienced ceramist rather than being directly layered and bonded to teeth like composite is.

Cosmetic dental treatments that involve placing composite resin require a specific skillset from a dentist. Not all general dentists offer composite bonding or composite veneers as a treatment option. Dentists choose to pursue aesthetic and restorative training and qualifications to broaden their experience and practice in cosmetic dentistry.

Composite bonding can last between 4 and 8 years, depending on where the tooth has been bonded, the amount of pressure it’s under and the type of food you consume.

You can help your restorative dental treatment to last longer by avoiding foods that can damage or stain teeth.

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental treatment that aims to mask minor dental flaws using a white-coloured composite resin material that gets bonded and shaped directly onto a small section of a tooth.

It’s a similar treatment to getting a filling placed for sealing small gaps in teeth, but addresses both the functionality and aesthetics of a smile.