Melbourne dental practice

26/11/2025

Diagnostic benefits

Comprehensive view: A single OPG image shows both the upper and lower jaws, all teeth, sinuses, and the jawbone, giving a complete overview of oral and dental health.

Disease detection: It can reveal issues not visible in a standard mirror, such as impacted or unerupted teeth, cysts, tumors, infections, bone loss, and early-stage decay.

TMJ assessment: The OPG helps in diagnosing problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Trauma evaluation: It can identify fractures in the teeth or jaw from trauma.

Treatment and planning benefits

Precise planning: An OPG is invaluable for planning treatments like dental implants, orthodontic braces, and wisdom teeth extractions.

Monitoring progress: It allows dentists to monitor the progress of ongoing treatments, such as orthodontic work.

Patient convenience and safety

Quick and painless: The procedure is fast (a few minutes) and non-invasive, and patients do not require anesthesia.

Low radiation: OPGs generally use a low dose of radiation, minimizing patient exposure.

Patient-friendly: It is a good option for patients who have difficulty opening their mouths for traditional intra-oral X-rays.

26/11/2025

The main advantages of CBCT in dentistry are its ability to provide detailed, 3D images for improved diagnostic accuracy and precise treatment planning, which can lead to more successful outcomes. This technology allows dentists to see intricate structures like nerves and bone in detail, leading to less invasive procedures, reduced surgical complications, and a better ability to monitor treatment effectiveness.

Advantages for diagnosis and planning
Improved diagnostic accuracy: CBCT provides a comprehensive 3D view, allowing dentists to detect issues like cysts, tumors, bone loss, and hidden cavities that may be missed on traditional 2D X-rays.

Detailed anatomical views: It allows dentists to clearly see the precise location of important structures like nerves, sinuses, and blood vessels, which is crucial for planning procedures like dental implants.

Precise treatment planning: The detailed information enables more accurate measurements of jawbone depth, width, and density, which is vital for successful implant placement and other complex treatments.

Treatment simulation: Dentists can use the images to simulate treatments, helping to develop a tailored plan for each patient.

Advantages for patient care
Minimally invasive: By providing a clear roadmap, CBCT can lead to more conservative and targeted surgical approaches, reducing trauma and surgical time.

Reduced risk: A better understanding of patient anatomy helps minimize risks and potential complications, such as nerve damage, during procedures.

Increased patient understanding: The 3D images can be used to explain conditions and treatment plans to patients more easily, improving their understanding and engagement.

Monitoring treatment effectiveness: Dentists can use the scans to monitor the progress and effectiveness of a treatment over time.

26/11/2025

Melbourne Dental Practice are excited to announce that our CBCT & OPG Maschine is now fully installed and signed off ready for use 🦷

As a practice this is such an amazing opportunity to be able to offer this service for our patients without the inconvenience to have to refer out of house for OPG's & CBCT scans. This will lead to increased treatment start times with a more efficient treatment planning journey 🦷

So what is an OPG or CBCT and why are the beneficial?

Diagnostic benefits of an OPG;

Comprehensive view: A single OPG image shows both the upper and lower jaws, all teeth, sinuses, and the jawbone, giving a complete overview of oral and dental health.

Disease detection: It can reveal issues not visible in a standard mirror, such as impacted or unerupted teeth, cysts, tumors, infections, bone loss, and early-stage decay.

TMJ assessment: The OPG helps in diagnosing problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Trauma evaluation: It can identify fractures in the teeth or jaw from trauma.

Treatment and planning benefits
Precise planning: An OPG is invaluable for planning treatments like dental implants, orthodontic braces, and wisdom teeth extractions.

Monitoring progress: It allows dentists to monitor the progress of ongoing treatments, such as orthodontic work.

Patient convenience and safety
Quick and painless: The procedure is fast (a few minutes) and non-invasive, and patients do not require anesthesia.

Low radiation: OPGs generally use a low dose of radiation, minimizing patient exposure.

Patient-friendly: It is a good option for patients who have difficulty opening their mouths for traditional intra-oral X-rays.

CBCT;

The main advantages of CBCT in dentistry are its ability to provide detailed, 3D images for improved diagnostic accuracy and precise treatment planning, which can lead to more successful outcomes. This technology allows dentists to see intricate structures like nerves and bone in detail, leading to less invasive procedures, reduced surgical complications, and a better ability to monitor treatment effectiveness.

24/11/2025

20/11/2025

🦷 New Treatment Avaliable 🦷 FROM £25!

We are pleased to announce we are now able to provide Airflow dental cleaning here at Melbourne Dental Practice!

Benefits of Airflow dental treatment;

🦷Removes stains and plaque:

It effectively removes surface stains from things like coffee, tea, and to***co, as well as plaque and other soft deposits.


🦷 Painless and comfortable:

The treatment is generally pain-free and gentle, making it suitable for those with sensitive teeth or gums.

🦷 Improves gum health:

The process can help remove bacteria and biofilm from hard-to-reach gumline areas, which helps prevent gum disease.

🦷 Safe for dental work:

It is gentle enough to be used on braces, implants, crowns, and veneers without causing damage.

🦷 Fast and effective:

Treatment is often quicker than traditional scaling and polishing, and it can be more effective for stain and plaque removal.


🦷 Fresher, brighter smile:

It leaves your teeth feeling clean and polished, resulting in a brighter and healthier-looking smile.


🦷 Prepares for whitening:

It can be a great first step before professional teeth whitening, as it removes surface stains, allowing bleaching agents to work more evenly

Call us in practice today to book on 01332 862942

23/10/2025

Did you know?

Here at Melbourne Dental Practice we are able to offer invisalign for both adults and children as well as being able to place dental Implants?

Call us today on 01332 862942 to book your FREE Consultation 🎃🦷

23/10/2025

To care for braces at Halloween, avoid hard, sticky, and chewy sweets that can damage them, and stick to softer options like chocolate or peanut butter cups. After eating treats, wait 20minutes before you brush and floss/tepe brush thoroughly, and rinse with water/mouthwash if you can't brush immediately. It's also a good idea to enjoy sweets after a meal, when your mouth produces more saliva to help neutralize acids, and to inspect your braces for any damage afterward.  

What to eat

Stick to soft sweets;

Choose treats that melt in your mouth, such as plain chocolate, peanut butter cups, or soft baked goods. 

Cut or break up treats: 

If you eat something with a firmer texture, break it into small pieces to make it easier to chew and clean. 

What to avoid

Hard sweets: These can break brackets.

Sticky sweets: Toffee & caramel can pull at brackets and wires.

Chewy sweets: These can bend or loosen wires and brackets

How to maintain oral hygiene

Brush and floss after eating: 

clean your teeth approximatly 20mins after enjoying sweet treats

Use a travel kit: 

Carry a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, and floss/blue tepe brush to clean your teeth after eating sweet treats

Rinse with water/mouthwash;

you can't brush right away, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water or mouthwash to wash away sugar and acid. 

Drink water: 

Stay hydrated with water to help rinse your mouth throughout the day and night. 

What to do after Halloween

Check your braces: 

After the festivities, look in a mirror to check for any loose or broken brackets or wires and contact your orthodontist if you notice any damage. 

Happy Halloween from everyone here and Melbourne Dental Practice 🎃

20/10/2025

Rare cancellation appointments with the hygienist available tomorrow 🦷

Call us on 01332 862942 to book

24/09/2025

Very limited appointments with our hygienist Yemi before the Christmas period

Call us today to arrange your sparkling clean in time for Christmas festivities

17/09/2025

💥Exciting Announcement Soon 💥

We have been working hard behind the scenes here at Melbourne Dental Practice recently to enable us to offer our patients a wider range of in house services!

Keep getting our social media pages for the big reveal!

22/07/2025

Last few remaining consultations available for our upcoming Cosmetic Open Day!

Full range of cosmetic treatments available including;

🦷 Invisalign
🦷 Composite Bonding
🦷 Emax Ceramic Crown Replacement
🦷 Veneers
🦷 Tooth Whitening
🦷 Full Smile Makeover
💉 Facial aesthetics including botox/lip filler

Call us in practice today book your appointment