Many Australians looking into invisible braces ask the same question: can Medicare help cover the cost? The short answer is usually no. Medicare does not generally pay for routine dental care, and invisible braces, Invisalign-style treatment and clear aligners are normally treated as orthodontic dental services. That said, the answer is not always as simple as “no…
A missing tooth does not stay a quiet gap. The gum heals, the bone underneath starts to shrink, and the teeth around the space may begin to drift. None of this usually happens overnight, which is why many people put the decision off. The catch is that waiting can change the treatment. You do not need to…
A bad taste that keeps returning after brushing is rarely just a brushing problem. If it sits at the very back of the mouth, around a partly erupted wisdom tooth, the source may be a small gum pocket that traps food, plaque and bacteria where a toothbrush can’t reach. Wisdom teeth arrive late and often in a…
