Electric vs Manual Toothbrush – Understanding the Benefits of Each
If you are serious about your oral health, then the debate about an electric vs manual toothbrush is probably a question you’d like answered. Brushing and flossing twice a day is your first line of defense against tooth decay but does an electric toothbrush do a better job if your manual technique is good? We […]
Zoom Teeth Whitening – How The Treatment Process Works?
Zoom is a popular brand of teeth whitening treatment used by dentists throughout Australia and around the world to help people achieve a brighter, whiter smile. Here at Beyond Infinity Dental, we’re proud to offer our patients the latest Zoom teeth whitening treatment carried out chairside and as the name suggests, results can be achieved […]
Dental Care Benefits – How Do Annual Limits Work?
In an ideal world, our health fund policies would provide unlimited cover for all the health care we receive. Unfortunately, this is far from an ideal world and therefore all policies have limits on the maximum amount they will pay out on various treatments. These are known as ‘annual dental care benefits limits’ and it’s […]
Dental Veneers in Thailand – Is Cut Price Treatment Worth It?
When it comes to dental veneers, Thailand certainly does offer cheap prices. In fact, a quick search may find the price of dental veneers up to 60% less than what you might expect to pay back home here in Australia. It’s probably no surprise then that over 15,000 Australians embark on medical and dental vacations […]
Dental Health Benefits – Why You Need To Use & Not Lose Them?
As 2020 is fast coming to a close, so too are your unclaimed health benefits. Did you know, for example, that most medical and dental health benefits have a cut-off point of the 31st December and therefore, any ‘extras’ that you haven’t claimed for, are not rolled over and instead are simply lost? If not, […]
Dental Health Insurance – How To Get The Most Out Of Yours?
If you’re among the 55% of the population that currently have dental health insurance then you’ll already know that you have an extra’s limit -or rather, the amount you can claim back. What you might not know, however, is that pretty much all health funds will reset their extra’s cover at the start of each […]
What Causes Receding Gums? What You Need To Know
If you’ve ever considered what causes receding gums you might be surprised to know that there are several different reasons. While age is one contributing factor (around 80% of adults over the age of 65 suffer from receding gums) by far the most common cause of gum recession is gum disease. Before we discuss the […]
6 Compelling Reasons to Consider Sleep Dentistry
It’s only natural to feel a little nervous before visiting your family dentist but have you considered easing your stress with sleep dentistry? According to a study carried out by the University of Adelaide, 5 per cent of the Australian population suffer from dental phobia. In some cases, it puts people off from visiting the […]
Dental Implants Overseas – Good Idea or Risky Strategy?
Dental implants are without a doubt the gold standard of missing teeth replacement offering a near-permanent, hassle-free, and lifelike solution to replace lost teeth. Yet despite this, some patients are reluctant to receive treatment because of the costs involved. This is understandable when dental treatments in Australia don’t come cheap and that is why thousands […]
Broken Wisdom Tooth – Is It A Dental Emergency?
Wisdom teeth removal is a commonplace dental procedure. In fact, over 5 million are extracted every single year. Yet, even if you are one of the fortunate ones and your third molars erupt naturally, they can still be prone to cracking and breakage, just like any other teeth. The question is… when a cracked or […]
