No, there is research to prove that both are equally as effective if used constantly and correctly. Have a chat to a member of our Starbright Dental team on your [...]

We suggest bringing in your child to see us at around 1 years old. This is because their teeth will start to show through from around 6 months old and [...]

From 0-2 years old: they shouldn’t use any toothpaste as their baby teeth are still breaking in. From 2-7 years old: a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste, brushing twice daily. [...]

We offer nervous patients the option to have Happy Gas. It’s our secret to keeping you smiling even after treatment. Read more about it here.

Dental crowns are usually made out of a number of materials. Gold alloys, nickel and chromium are just a few of the more popular metals but not all that are [...]

A temporary crown is usually what is fitted onto your tooth while you wait for your permanent crown to be created in a dental laboratory. This creation can take several [...]

Placing a dental crown usually requires two visits to the dentist but some clinics can create and place them on the same day. To prepare for a crown placement, your [...]

Unfortunately fillings don’t last forever, in fact it is even possible for them to fall out. The average duration of a filling is about 3 – 7 years though you [...]

Your dentist is the most likely to find cavities during a regular dental check-up. They will probe your teeth to find any soft spots or use x-rays to check between [...]

New types of fillings are always emerging meaning that there are a number of different options available to patients today. Some are extremely popular while others are rarer and some [...]