Tag: Dr Daniel Kaufman
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The Right Fit: Why SureSmile® Clear Aligners are a Trusted Option
As dental technology evolves, so does our practice and Dr. Daniel Kaufman is proud to offer SureSmile® Clear Aligners to our patients. Advanced treatment planning and proven materials combine to give you a personalised plan with predictable results. More than 1,000,000 patients have trusted SureSmile® technology to straighten their teeth. Getting Started with SureSmile® Clear…
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Can the wire in my teeth be removed?
Fixed Retainers After Orthodontic Treatment Many people have a small wire attached behind their teeth after finishing orthodontic treatment. These wires are called fixed retainers. In most patients, they help keep the teeth in their new positions because teeth often try to move back after braces or aligner treatment. How Long Should Fixed Retainers Stay…
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Do wisdom tooth eruption lead to crowded teeth?
Crowding of the lower front teeth is a common problem for adults, regardless of whether they have undergone orthodontic treatment during their youth. Around the time when crowding begins to develop, wisdom teeth also start to erupt. For this reason, it has often been suggested that the eruption of wisdom teeth, or third molars as…
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Association between gum disease and severity of COVID‐19 infection in Glen Iris
A recent study published in February 2021 (DOI link) found that gum disease or periodontitis is linked to the severity of Covid-19 complications. According to the authors, this research explored the role of gum disease as an exacerbating factor in severe Covid-19 outcomes. Since systemic inflammation is also a key feature of periodontitis, the connection…
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Caring for Your Child’s Teeth in Glen Iris: Common Questions Answered
Caring for Your Child’s Teeth: Your Most Common Questions Answered Parents often have many questions about how to properly care for their children’s teeth. At Tooronga Family Dentistry, we’re here to make oral health simple and stress-free. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you keep your child’s smile healthy from…
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Understanding Inflammation and Oral Health: A Glen Iris Dental Guide
Understanding Inflammation and Oral Health: What Glen Iris Patients Should Know The concept of inflammation has been recognized since ancient Egyptian and Greek times. Today, we understand inflammation as the body’s natural defense mechanism—its way of protecting and healing itself from harmful stimuli. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can cause long-term damage to your…
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Healthy Crunchy Foods for Strong Teeth: Glen Iris Dental Advice
Crunchy Foods and Your Teeth: What Glen Iris Families Should Know We all know the old saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples aren’t just good for your general health—many crunchy foods can benefit your teeth as well. But not every crunchy snack is tooth-friendly. At Tooronga Family Dentistry in Glen Iris,…
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Vitamin Deficiencies and Oral Health in Children: Glen Iris Dental Advice
How Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Your Child’s Oral Health in Glen Iris Children need a wide range of vitamins and minerals while growing up. These nutrients help develop bones, muscles, organs, immunity, eyesight and, importantly, healthy teeth and gums. When the body does not receive enough vitamins, the mouth is often one of the first places…
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Broken, Chipped or Cracked Teeth – What Glen Iris Patients Need to Know
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest materials in the human body, but even strong enamel can break, chip or crack—especially with some of the crunchy foods we love around Glen Iris. Crunching down on hard foods like pork crackling, ice or candy is one of the most common causes of cracked teeth. A fall…