Below are some common problems our clients present to our office with. During your consultation, we will go through all the options that are available to you and take into consideration your needs and wants, so that you can make the right informed choice for your treatment.
A gummy smile can be the result of different oral issues. For example, it can be caused by a short or hyperactive upper lip, small teeth, and gingival hypertrophy or gum enlargement. Although providing a beautiful smile is important, we also ensure that a gummy smile is not the result of gum disease. Gum disease is a serious condition and should not be ignored. In advance cases, it contributes to tooth loss.
In your gum assessment we look at the following:
If you’d like to see if our gum treatments are right for you, we invite you to book a Free Smile Assessment.
Many of our patients come to see us because they don’t like the shape of their teeth. They are unhappy with their smile for a variety of reasons. Their teeth may be different sizes, width, or lengths. No matter the reason or problem you may have with your teeth, we thrive on finding a solution.
There are numerous options for improving your smile each depends on the result you expect, your needs and wants as well as budget. Some solutions include:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
Chipped and broken teeth are more common than you may think. Most injuries are minor and may be fixed quickly while others may be more severe thus requiring more work. Therefore, it is important to go to a dentist as soon as possible to correct the broken tooth to prevent additional damage from occurring.
These are some of the options we offer to fix a chipped or broken tooth:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
Going to the dentist can be scary for anyone regardless of age, but through the use of modern Sedation Dentistry, we can help take the “edge” off so you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit. All this, combined with the relaxing environment of our office, you’ll forget you were at a dental office!
Sedation Dentistry, also known as Sleep Dentistry, is most suitable for those who may avoid the dentist out of fear, anxiety, and even trauma from previous experiences. It could also be useful for those who:
If you’d like to see if Sedation Dentistry is right for you, we invite you to book a Free Smile Assessment today!
This is a common concern we hear from new patients. Most have put off doing something about their smile for fear of going to the dentist or bad past experience. A great smile doesn’t just make you look better, it makes you feel better too. Here are some options for improving your smile.
There are numerous options for improving your smile each depends on the result you expect, your needs, your wants as well as budget. To learn more, select from the link options below:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
If you’re a bit concerned about crooked teeth, you’re not alone. Thousands of teenagers each year undergo some kind of orthodontic treatment to help correct a crooked smile. Fortunately, there are many solutions for an uneven smile.
There are numerous options for dealing with crooked/crowded teeth and improving your smile. Each option depends on the result you expect, your needs and wants as well as budget. Some solutions include:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
Teeth may fall out for many reasons. Sports or accidental injuries, tooth decay, old dental implants or bad dental procedures are just some of these reasons. Missing teeth may lead to an unsightly smile and the avoidance of many types of foods. Traditionally, the only treatment options to replace missing teeth were dentures or bridges. Today, many patients turn to Dental Implants for a stronger bite and a beautiful smile. Whether you need a single implant or several implants, there are many ways that missing teeth may be addressed.
We offer many solutions to restore missing teeth, some of these include:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
This is a common complaint we hear from patients looking to improve their smile. Fortunately, there are many options available to lighten your teeth by several shades, without creating an “artificial white” look. These options range from In-Office Tooth Whitening to Home Teeth Whitening.
Which teeth whitening service is best for you? The answer depends on your needs, wants and budget. With Zoom In-Chair Teeth Whitening, you can have a new whiter smile in just 90 minutes while Home Whitening will take about 2 weeks to give similar results. For discolored teeth that are chipped or irregularly shaped we offer Dental Veneers.
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
Dental emergencies such as a cracked, broken or knocked out tooth are often the result of a fall, sports-related injury or biting a hard piece of food. Choosing to ignore a dental problem can increase the chance for permanent damage to occur along with a potentially higher cost of treatment in the long run. If you have a Dental Emergency, it is advisable to schedule an appointment right away.
Here are some dental emergency we handle:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to book a Free Smile Assessment.
Addressing gaps in between the teeth is very important because if left uncorrected, over time it usually leads to plaque collection and teeth shifting. Therefore, we focus on a correct diagnosis of the size, shape and position of your teeth so that the end result is a healthy, beautiful smile.
To address gaps between the teeth, we utilize Invisalign. This is perfect for teens and adults who want a discreet solution to gap between their teeth. Listed below are the other options we offer for gaps between teeth:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!y!
At one point or another, most cosmetic work needs to be updated due to wear and tear over the years. Fortunately, advances in cosmetic dentistry have allowed us to provide better, faster and more cost-effective solutions than years ago. Some of the most common procedure we update are teeth whitening, implants, crowns and bridges.
There are many options for improving your smile each depends on the result you expect, your needs and budget. Some solutions include:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
This is a common concern we hear from new patients. A great looking smile can enhance your overall appearance and boost your confidence but many people put off doing something about it due to cost or a fear of going to the dentist. Being able to help people like this smile freely is one of our greatest passions and rewards.
There are many options for improving your smile each depends on the result you expect, your needs and budget. Some solutions include:
To find out which option is best for you, we invite you to schedule a Free Smile Assessment today!
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Call now or use our convenient online scheduler to book in your FREE Smile Assessment appointment with Dr. Malkinson at his office in South Melbourne.
The smiles you see below are of actual patients. We invite you to take a moment and browse through these case presentations*.
Lisa was very concerned about her overlapping crooked front teeth and wanting a wider smile.
Lisa’s results were achieved by a course of Invisalign over a period of 15 months.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Rob wanted to improve his smile to have a much whiter and broader smile.
Results were achieved by Zoom Teeth Whitening on the lower teeth and Composite Resin Veneers on the upper to match the new bleach colour.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Rhonda was unhappy with her heavily worn and discoloured teeth from many years of grinding.
All of Rhonda’s teeth were restored to their original size and shape with porcelain crowns, improving her smile and jaw function.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Brigid had heavily worn down teeth from years of grinding which was affecting her jaw function and ability to chew.
All teeth were restored to their original size and shape using tooth coloured resin filling material.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Gillian was concerned about her few remaining upper teeth that were loose and discoloured and wanted a long term solution and didn’t want to wear a partial denture.
All remaining upper teeth were removed and replaced with a full arch bridge of porcelain teeth supported by implants and 2 implants supported crowns on the lower jaw.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
A crown on one of his front teeth fractured off at the gum level and was not salvageable.
A Dental Implant and Crown were placed to match his other teeth and restore his smile.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
David presented to our office for a consultation regarding his smile. He was unhappy with his teeth looking crowded and discoloured.
We realigned David’s teeth with Invisalign which took just over a year. We followed this with Zoom Whitening and some bonding.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Bianca was unhappy with her smile, she had discoloured teeth and fillings that were worn down as well as a missing lower tooth.
We whitened her teeth firstly then placed porcelain veneers on her upper 6 front teeth, to give her a great smile. We then placed an implant to replace the missing one.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.