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    29 Victoria Street, Ballarat
    East VIC 3350 Australia

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    Phone : (03) 5332 3043

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Conditions

Anatomy of Teeth

Anatomy of Teeth

The dentin is the substance that lies beneath the enamel and the cementum in the tooth,created by odontoblasts cells.It makes up the major portion of the tooth and is not as hard as enamel. There are three types of dentin.

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay(Early Childhood Caries)

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay(Early Childhood Caries)

Cementum is the substance that covers the root of the tooth,where the enamel and dentin meet. It is also very thin and not as hard as the enamel but has a similar hardness to bone. Cells known as cementoblasts form cementum.

Bad Breath(Chronic Halitosis)

Bad Breath(Chronic Halitosis)

Sometimes bad breath also acts as an indicator that you have an infected tooth. An infected tooth invites bacteria to spread to other teeth, your blood, your sinuses, and even your brain.

Bleeding Gums

Bleeding Gums

If you are experiencing problems such as sore and bleeding gums, you may be dealing with a condition such as periodontal disease. With an early diagnosis, many patients are able to restore their smile and maintain their oral health.

Canker Sore

Canker Sore

If you have a canker sore, you’ll want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Rinsing you mouth with salt water is also a great way to reduce inflammation and encourage faster healing.  To relieve the irritation, you can use a topical medication, a

Coping with Dental Anxiety

Coping with Dental Anxiety

Many people are anxious about dental procedures due to the possibility of experiencing pain. It is important to note that advancements in dentistry in recent years have made these treatments less painful.

Cracked Tooth Syndrome(CTS)

Cracked Tooth Syndrome(CTS)

Biting down or immediately afterwards in a certain localized area causes sharp pain The pain goes away shortly after you have finished chewing or biting You have localized sensitivity to hot or cold, and sticky, sweet, or sour foods

Dental Plaque

Dental Plaque

Being a progressive disease, periodontitis slowly destroys the jawbone and connective tissues, causing teeth to shift, become loose, and eventually fall out. 

Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth

Xerostomia affects the ability to chew, taste, swallow, and even speak. If left untreated, it can seriously damage patients’ oral health and have a major impact on their general health.

Dry Socket

Dry Socket

Severe, throbbing pain around the socket Radiating pain that may affect the head, ear, or neck as well as the mouth Bad breath, foul taste in the mouth that is strong and does not respond to oral hygiene

Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Maintaining good dental hygiene is the best thing you can do to protect your dental health and prevent gum disease. This means brushing and flossing at least twice a day and attending routine dental checkups and professional cleanings.

Gum Disease(Periodontal Disease)

Gum Disease(Periodontal Disease)

Periodontal infection is usually painless until it reaches an advanced stage. However, there are some symptoms that can indicate the presence of periodontal infection.

Heart Disease and Oral Health

Heart Disease and Oral Health

Why not take a few minutes to meet our team? Everyone here at Bakery Hill Dental are dedicated professionals who have your best interest in mind. There are options to prevent gum disease,We can guide you to keep your smile and heart healthy.

HPV and Oral Health

HPV and Oral Health

heavy alcohol consumption poor nutrition poor oral health and oral hygiene chewing your lips or cheeks sun exposure (for lip cancer) Oral cancer gets more common with age and tends to affect more men than women, but it can affect people of all ages

Jaw Pain

Jaw Pain

Pain in the jaw, face or mouth Pain or tenderness in the TMJ on one or both sides of the mouth Pain in or around the ear Pain when chewing Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw Freezing or locking of the jaw Headache Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Mouth Sores

Mouth Sores

Most sores are harmless and disappear or remain unchanged. However, some sores are serious and need immediate attention. For example, oral cancer may not be painful at first, but it can be deadly. That’s why regular dental checkups are important.

Sensitive teeth

Sensitive teeth

Problem of sensitive teeth may arise due to a number of factors, including tooth decay near the gum line, grinding or clenching your teeth, increased age, plaque buildup, and the long-term use of alcohol-based mouthwash, which can damage the hard out

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Daytime fatigue, trouble breathing, poor sleep, snoring, and other symptoms can be corrected with personalized care from our experienced oral surgeons.

Snoring

Snoring

Snoring can be a sign of a health condition that may be serious if left untreated. One such disease is sleep apnea, which can lead to heart or brain disease. Typically found in older

Tartar(Calculus)

Tartar(Calculus)

Even if you brush and floss as directed by a dentist, you may not be able to remove all the plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth. Dental cleanings are designed to remove

Teeth Grinding/Jaw Clenching(Bruxism)

Teeth Grinding/Jaw Clenching(Bruxism)

Bruxism is the medical term for grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. The continual grinding of your teeth can result in real problems, sometimes meaning that eventually, you may

Thumb Sucking

Thumb Sucking

Because thumb sucking affects the development of the teeth, jaw, and palate, the habit also affects how your child eats and speaks. Thumb sucking may cause speech impediments,

Disorders

Disorders

Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is formed where your jawbone connects to the temporal bone of your skull.The TMJ enables you to talk, chew, yawn, sing and open and close

Tobacco and Oral Health

Tobacco and Oral Health

Smoking Tobacco affects the whole body including the mouth. Smoking causes bad breath, stained teeth, reduced taste and changes to the gums.Smokers have a lowered resistance

Tooth Abscess

Tooth Abscess

A tooth abscess, also known as a tooth infection or an abscessed tooth, occurs when a pocket of pus forms in or around an infected tooth root. Abscessed teeth are very painful and

Tooth Decay(Dental Caries)

Tooth Decay(Dental Caries)

Our BHD Dentist will get rid of your Tooth Decay Visual oral exams can give a cavity miss, which is why our dentists at Bakery Hill Dental use state-of-the-art electronic caries detection tools to quickly and accurately assess the

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars. The wisdom tooth refers to the last tooth in every arc of the jaw, which usually grows between the ages of 17 and 25, and dentists

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