Straighten your teeth quicker and see the results before you even start the process! ‘WOW’… This is literally the reaction my team at Chats Dental receive several times a week when a new patient experiences our Invisalign Go Visualisation Tool. No, this is not some dorky tool that only dentists find cool. It’s literally a piece of software that takes a photo of your face and digitally represents what your new smile will look like when you have completed your teeth straightening experience with us. In fact, Chats Dental is proud to be one of the first dental practices in Australia and New Zeala ..read more

Please don’t leave your hurting wisdom teeth too late!  Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Wisdom teeth pain can be a real problem if you ignore it. Bad breath, swollen gums, jaw pain, bleeding, difficulty chewing, unable to open your mouth and crowding on the rest…sounds pretty unpleasant, right? These are symptoms of an impacted wisdom tooth that aren’t treated, and too many people leave treatment too late. This pain is quite literally a result of your wisdom teeth not having enough space to come through or ‘erupt’. So, they start to place pressure on different areas within your mouth ..read more

Preventive dentistry is crucial to avoid dental problems requiring expensive treatments in the future Good general health starts with good oral health. I don’t mean to scare you with this article…but you NEED to be considering how your oral health can impact your overall health. It may be a hard thing to accept, but what goes on in your mouth can have a domino effect on your whole body. ‘I didn’t think it was that big a deal’. This is a heartbreaking sentence to hear, but unfortunately, the team at Chats Dental hear it all too often. Patients have let an issue roll on for a little too lon ..read more

Oh my, that horrible sound from teeth grinding and the pain is not going away unless… Have you ever heard a person grind their teeth in their sleep? It’s a very strange noise and the constant gnawing away sound is infuriating for the partner who has to put up with it throughout the night. And for the person grinding teeth, he or she may experience extreme discomfort or significant jaw pain and regular headache from teeth grinding, also officially known as bruxism. I’ve even had a patient who wakes himself up because he grinds so loudly! Some of the common concerns people mention to me reg ..read more

Self-conscious about your smile? We’re going to show you how to fix it. *INCOMING CHEESY ALERT* A bright smile is the best thing you can wear. Oh dear, it even sounds cheesy when I write it! But in all seriousness there is so much truth to the phrase…so much. When a person smiles, you can feel the energy and confidence they give off, it really can change your mood. A smile can change your day. But unfortunately, a lot of people are afraid to show their smile to the world. You may not have the confidence to show your teeth. At Chats Dental, we see patients on a weekly basis who for too long hav ..read more

Here’s why you need to ask your dentist if you need dental fillings…now Alrighty, I’m going to get a little visual with you here. If you’re anything like us here at Chats Dental, we looove a winter fire at home when the weather is cold. But to do that, you need wood. So, you go outside, find 2 blocks of wood and start chopping. One has lots of cracks through it and the axe glides through it instantly. Breaking it into several pieces. The second piece is solid and you can’t seem to get the axe through it. I reckon’ the second piece had dental fillings done by Chats Dental But in all seriousnes ..read more

Hi everyone! My name is Justine and I am happily a new member of the Chats Dental family. I am beyond excited for my new role as one of the receptionists and feel great to be part of a team that selflessly supports the success and happiness of myself and others. I chose to become a receptionist here at Chats Dental as I wish to turn my retail experience into professionalism and to prepare myself for the bigger world outside of uni. I’ll have to admit that it’s challenging to adjust to a new work role as it greatly differs from the ..read more

Hello everyone! Long-time, no blog! Chats Dental has had a very exciting couple of months and today I wanted to talk about our dear dentist, Dr. Catherine Yang and her experience at the 2019 Australian Dental Congress. I am sure that you must’ve seen the Facebook and Instagram updates, but I wanted to do a more thorough and in-depth discussion about the event. We are so proud of Dr. Yang and everything she has achieved and we wish to share that with the whole community. So here are the basic facts, the Australian Dental Congress w ..read more

Too Cold? Too Hot? You Might Have Sensitive Teeth One of the biggest dental concerns across Australia is a very prevailing issue that can affect a person’s day-to-day life- Sensitive teeth! If sipping fresh brewed coffee makes your teeth hurt, if eating an ice cream makes your teeth freeze, or if brushing and/or flossing is a painful daily experience—you very likely are one of the many people with sensitive teeth. Although sensitive teeth may be common, it should also be taken seriously. The problem may start out small, with a smal ..read more

On the sunny afternoon of November 24th, 2018, our colleague, the beautiful bride, Ting, walked down the flower-filled garden pathway. With parents by her side, she walked up graciously to her best friend, the groom, Alex, and said ‘I do’. The couple said their vows, shared a kiss, and became husband and wife in front of all their family and friends. All of the guests were so impressed by the elegant wedding ceremony and we were so amazed by the reception decorations, sumptuous food, and Ting’s gorgeous outfits ..read more