Dental Implants and Crowns – what are they?

Dental Implants and Crowns – what are they?

Unsure what is meant by the terms dental implants and crowns? Simply put, they are both dental procedures, which are used as a response to missing or damaged teeth. In order to clarify these terms, Proactive Dental will now discuss the main ‘what, when, why’ questions...
Root Canal Treatment – what you need to know

Root Canal Treatment – what you need to know

For your parents, hearing a dentist say, “you need a root canal” would have sent shivers down their spines. However, nowadays, root canals are nothing to fear. A root canal is a very common solution to a specific type of tooth damage. This article will explain the...
Taking care of your teeth this Easter

Taking care of your teeth this Easter

If you’re like many other Australians, you might be looking forward to enjoying lots of sweet treats this Easter weekend. Easter is a time for reflection and relaxing with your family, but it does have an impact—not just on your waistline, but on your teeth. There’s...
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (referred to as CDBS) is an Australian Department of Human Services initiative. The CDBS operates through Medicare and allows children and teenagers access to basic dental services via dental practices bulk billing. Note: The CDBS...
Custom-fitted Mouthguards – Protect your smile

Custom-fitted Mouthguards – Protect your smile

Playing contact sports? Just enrolled your child into a contact sport? Or maybe school non-contact sports are getting rougher as your child gets older? Either way, mouthguards are a crucial safety measure when playing sports, so here is what you need to know....