Keeping a check on oral health
After years of fluoridation being effective at managing decay, the change in our diets and lifestyles is causing this new increase. But how does it all start? Let’s look at the history ... Read more
Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, FirstBite Dental News, Oral Health, Teeth Whitening
Dental erosion
Dental erosion is the loss of tooth structure as a result of exposure to acids. Enamel, which is the hardest material in the body, is the protective cover on teeth that protects ... Read more
Oral cancer exam
At FirstBite Dental we have responded to the needs of our patients, by investing in a state-of-the-art VELscope© system which will help to detect oral cancer early, providing you with the highest ... Read more
Gum Lift: Patient Case Study
Many people have small looking teeth, or what is called a “gummy smile”. Little do they know that underneath all that gum are big, beautiful and shiny teeth. A neat procedure performed in our ... Read more
Mini implants
Mini implants are proving to be the way of the future. They are half the cost of traditional implants and can be used in a variety of circumstances. To stabilise a denture ... Read more
Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, FirstBite Dental News, Oral Health, Orthodontics
Laser dentistry: The new frontier
In the 28 years I have been practising dentistry, I have seen many advances in treatment. When I graduated, amalgams were the main material of choice, full clearances were a daily occurrence ... Read more
Our latest technology
FirstBite Dental strives to be at the forefront of technological advances in dentistry. We want to ensure our customers are given the most current and up to date options for all their ... Read more
Braces or Invisalign – Can you tell these two methods apart?
Whether you choose metal braces or Invisalign retainers, we can help you to achieve the smile you dream of. These photos illustrate the before and after treatments of braces (top) and Invisalign ... Read more
Celebrating 20 years!
This September we will be celebrating our 20th year anniversary. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to our loyal customers, and also to our friends and family who have ... Read more
Tooth erosion: the silent and costly epidemic
Dental erosion is the loss of tooth structure through exposure to acids. Erosion can dissolve the enamel and expose the sensitive dentine. Once exposed, dentine will wear faster than enamel. Erosion can ... Read more