Modern Filling Techniques

Dental fillings are an important dental restorative procedure that repairs worn, decayed, or damaged teeth. The generation of people born since 1970 have been exposed to more dental prevention than...


What that juice is really doing to your baby’s teeth

There is a common misconception about the “healthiness” of juices, especially when it comes to the impact it has on the dental health of young children. As a new parent,...


Sugars and Acids – The Worst Of A Bad Bunch

With so many damaging chemicals found in modern foods, it is virtually impossible to avoid them all of the time. Whether they are naturally-forming or an additive, sugars and acids...


Should I stay or should I go? Why wisdom teeth extraction is often necessary

Wisdom teeth can be a highly problematic area of dental health and one that does not always have a simple answer.  There are very few instances where it is advisable...


Smiling for success: Setting your teenager up for a life of confidence

Being a teenager can be tough...really tough. Especially when you consider the extra pressures put on young people in terms of appearance. Taking care of your dental health is often...


The Perfect Pathway To A Perfect Smile

Building a pathway to your perfect smile is easy when you have the right professional support and care. Somerset Dental provide extensive services in the areas of preventative, restorative, cosmetic...


Degenerative Drinks: Damaging To More Than Your Teeth

It is common knowledge that there are a substantial number of drinks on the market that are highly damaging to general dental health. What can be surprising to some however,...


If I ignore it, will it go away? Getting checkups before the problem escalates.

Preventative dental health is one of the most important elements of general dentistry, many problems can be prevented altogether with some simple steps put into place. A regular check up...


How To Maximise the Long Lasting Benefits Of Your Fluoride Treatments

Since the 1960’s and 1970’s, the majority of Australian drinking water were fluoridated, a program where the levels of naturally occurring fluoride in the water in increased to strengthen teeth...


Why Dental Crowns Keep Your Smile Looking Good

Dental crowns are specifically designed to strengthen or restore teeth after possible decay, root canal, or on a tooth weakened by numerous fillings. They can also be used on discoloured...