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Here you will find helpful tips and updates about our practice and the dental profession from the team at Hyde Park Dental Care. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Composite Bonding vs Dental Veneers: Which Is Best for You?

Are tooth imperfections holding you back in life? Do you feel self-conscious speaking to others, smiling in group photos or during other interactions? If you answered yes to these questions,...

Why Are Invisible Braces in Sydney Becoming More Popular?

Have you always wanted to fix the gaps in your teeth? What about the overbite you're self-conscious about? While these are minor imperfections, they can significantly impact your confidence and...

When Do You Need Emergency Dental Care

Reliable and caring dental support is paramount during dental emergencies, such as missing or cracked teeth, severe tooth and gum pain, and other traumatic mouth injuries. Knowing that such support...

Can I get braces as an adult?

It’s never too late to straighten your smile with braces or clear aligners. If you are concerned about a misaligned smile, but you never had the chance to straighten your...

What can you do about sensitive teeth?

Tooth sensitivity is often a sign of an underlying issue and should be addressed by your dentist. If you have sensitive teeth, you will know that the issue can be...

How to take care of your toothbrush

Keep your toothbrush clean and dry in order to maintain a healthy mouth. It’s no secret that brushing your teeth is one of the most important steps in your oral...

Which dental filling is best?

There are a range of dental filling materials available, including amalgam, tooth-coloured and composite resin. One of the most common dental procedures is the filling. Dental fillings are used to...

Why good nutrition is essential for children’s oral health

Good nutrition lays the foundation for a healthy smile. Nutrition plays a vital role in promoting good oral health — and this is especially true in the case of children,...

How to whiten your teeth at home

Take-home whitening treatments are both safe and effective.  Do you want a whiter, brighter smile? If so, you might consider a professional whitening treatment. One of the most effective options...

Can you eat with dental implants?

Dental implants restore full oral function, including biting and chewing.  If you are missing a tooth you might consider a dental implant. Dental implants are considered a permanent solution to...

How to get emergency dental care

Dental emergencies include cracked and broken teeth, as well as tooth loss and severe pain that cannot be relieved with over-the-counter medication. With the current lockdown in New South Wales,...

How often should you see your dentist?

It’s important to see your dentist every six months, or more often if you are at high risk of dental disease. Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and a cleaning...

How Successful are Invisible Braces?

Invisible braces can be used to resolve a range of orthodontic issues. If you would like to straighten your teeth and improve your smile, there are a number of orthodontic...

The effect of oral health on wellness

There is a strong connection between oral and overall health. Good oral hygiene, like brushing and flossing, as well as regular visits to the dentist can help to keep your...

What does a cavity look like?

Cavities are caused by tooth decay and are small holes that develop in the teeth. The best way to prevent cavities is to practice proper oral hygiene, but even with...

Do dental veneers stain?

Porcelain veneers are generally resistant to stains. Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic treatment and provide a solution to a range of imperfections that may be affecting one’s smile. If...

What is a dental emergency?

A dental emergency refers to situations in which dental care is urgently required. Accidents happen and if you’re in need of urgent dental care, we can help. If you are...

How to take care of your clear aligners (Invisible braces)

It’s important to keep clear aligners (invisible braces) clean in order to maintain optimal oral health. If you have clear aligners, you will know that they are a very convenient...

How to keep your teeth and gums healthy

With the right care, it’s possible to keep your smile healthy for life. A healthy smile is an important asset, and with a few simple habits, it’s possible to keep...

How to take care of your children’s teeth

Teaching your children to look after their teeth from a young age will help them maintain healthy smiles for life. Taking care of your children’s teeth is an important part...

Australian made clear aligner treatment

Are you an adult looking to achieve a straighter smile, but afraid of what metal braces will look like? Here are the best invisible aligners in Australia for you. Well...

Why it matters to see the dentist when pregnant

The demands of pregnancy can put extra strain on your oral health, that's why visiting the dentist during pregnancy matters for both you and your baby. The old wives’ tale...

Why should you floss your teeth?

Flossing is great for your teeth and gums, but a lot of us avoid it or don’t do it regularly enough. People brush their teeth twice a day to clean...

The 7 benefits of a single visit dental crown

A single visit dental crowns is actually known as a one visit crown (OVC). This restorative dental treatment is suitable for patients looking to replace a chip, cracked, broken or discoloured tooth. Regularly described as a dentistry...

How to straighten your teeth quickly

At Hyde Park Dental Care, Dr Brian Joffe is a QST Accredited dentist. The unique technology and customised design of Quick Straight Teeth™ makes this ideal for patients who are looking for...

Inlays and onlays could be the answer to your tooth decay

What are inlays and onlays treatment all about? The most common dental procedure after cleaning and examination are small to medium-sized fillings. In most cases, these can be done directly...

Have you started looking after your child’s teeth?

It's highly beneficial to start your children early in their dental journey. This gives the dentist an opportunity to examine your child’s teeth and get an indication of the future development of their teeth,...

Protect your teeth and improve their appearance with a porcelain crown

The most common dental emergency seen on a daily basis by dentists is cracked or broken teeth. One of the treatment options is a dental crown that provides a stable...

Dental check-ups

Any good dentist will tell you that the best way to achieve excellent oral health is with regular dental check-ups. At Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney, we believe that...

The benefits of dental implants

Essentially, a dental implant is a screw that is fitted to your jawbone. A dental implant replaces the root of your tooth. It may seem a bit scary having a...

Why you should consider teeth whitening

Here at Hyde Park Dental Care, we are invested in all aspects of your smile. Our Hyde Park teeth whitening treatments are designed to add some sparkle to our Sydney...

Treatments for a straighter smile

3 Treatments for a Straighter Smile – Veneers, ClearCorrect and Invisalign Your teeth should be a priority and at no point should you miss the opportunity to show off those...

4 Tips for New Invisalign Users

Tips to get the most out of your Invisalign Treatment Gaps, bite issues and misaligned teeth can negatively affect your overall oral health. While orthodontic options like braces are available...

What Causes Teeth Staining?

The team at Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney discuss the main causes of teeth discolouration and share tips on how best to prevent staining. Teeth discolouration is a problem...

10 Dental Implant Surgery Aftercare Tips

Successful dental implant surgery depends on how well you take care of your mouth (and your body) during the recovery process. Here are some amazing dental implant aftercare tips. Here...

How To Deal With Dental Anxiety

5 Treatments For Dental Fear and Anxiety Fear of pain is enough to keep many people from visiting the dentist, even in emergency cases. Dental anxiety is a reality and...

How to improve your appearance with Tooth Reshaping (cosmetic recontouring)

Unfortunately, not all of us can be born with picture-perfect teeth. Sometimes, our teeth could use a little help getting there. Whether you’re looking to further improve the appearance of...

Avoiding a trip to the dentist this Easter

Easter is a wonderful time of year when many of us tend to over-indulge on sugary foods and chocolate eggs, but how does this affect our oral health? Now that...

What will happen if you don’t replace that missing tooth

Many people don’t realise the negative impacts that losing a tooth can have on the rest of your mouth and on your overall oral health. That is why it is...

When you smile, we smile!

Hyde Park Dental Care’s motto ‘when you smile, we smile’ describes how we feel about our patients. This is why we offer our Pola White Teeth Whitening Kit, to help...

Why Do You Need a Dental Crown After Root Canal Treatment?

In an ideal situation, a dental crown is the final step in a root canal treatment. It takes care of the exterior of the tooth after the root canal treatment...

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth?

Find out if energy drinks and sport drinks are bad for your teeth in the latest article from Hyde Park Dental Care. When was the last time you had an...

Case Study: How your dentist fixes a fractured tooth

At Hyde Park Dental Care in the Sydney CBD we recently treated a patient who had a fractured tooth. Find out how we helped him (How we fix a fractured...

What Causes Bad Breath?: 6 Causes

Bad breath is a problem that plagues most people at one point in their life – but what if bad breath becomes a constant problem? We all know what it’s...

Sleep Well: Your Guide to Better Sleep

One of the most common complaints from people is that they don’t get enough good sleep – even when they’re sleeping for seven hours or more. When this happens over...

Is Invisalign Better For You Than Braces?

Braces are the long-trusted treatment for crooked teeth… but what if there was a healthier solution for your smile? Invisalign is an alternative treatment to metal braces.  The teeth are...

Every Day 3 Australians Are Diagnosed With Oral Cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and dental professionals around the world are encouraging patients to receive an oral cancer examination as soon as possible…. Cancer of the mouth is...

Teeth Whitening Makeovers

Teeth whitening makeovers can help remove stains of your teeth making them shine like new. Many patients at Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney’s CBD have seen beneficial results from...

Whiten your Teeth for Life at Hyde Park Dental Care

Over the years our teeth undergo some wear and tear and often change in colour, but now with Hyde Park Dental Care’s tooth whitening treatments and half-yearly whitening maintenance you...

Hyde Park Dental Care is your Emergency Dental Centre

If you have, or think you may have, a dental emergency; don’t panic. At Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney, we will make sure you are seen as soon as...

Sedation Dentistry- Treating people who fear the dentist

If you feel anxious or uneasy about visiting the dentist, you’re not alone –sedation dentistry can help calm your nerves while we treat your teeth… Fear of the dentist is...

5 reasons your dentist might request a dental x-ray

Many of the patients at Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney’s CBD wonder why you would need an x-ray when teeth can easily be seen while opening up the mouth....

9 serious conditions you’re risking with unhealthy gums

For many of us, brushing our teeth and maintaining oral hygiene is something we do because we’ve been told we need to. For those with gum disease, successful treatment and...

Need a Gentle Dentist? At Hyde Park Dental Care We Conduct Gentle Dentistry!

Are you afraid of the dentist because you’ve had negative experiences in the past with uncomfortable or painful treatments? Do you need dental care but want a dentist who cares?...

Invisible Braces are the Orthodontic Treatment of Choice!

At Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney we provide one of the most popular and high quality orthodontic treatments around… Invisalign! Do you have crooked teeth or a mild malocclusion...

How to Restore Your Smile with Hyde Park Dental Care

Restore your smile and your health with Hyde Park Dental Care From root canal treatment to dental implants, Hyde Park Dental Care offer restorative dental treatment and can help restore...

3 Cosmetic Dental Treatments That Can Greatly Enhance Your Smile

With Our Simple and Effective Treatments You Can Visibly Improve the Look of Your Smile Improving your smile visibly can be as simply as a trip to the dentist. At...

Restore Your Smile with Hyde Park Dental Care

If you need to replace or protect a tooth Hyde Park Dental Care has the solution Our smiles are important for a number of reasons; the most important is our...

New Research Emphasises That Sleep Apnoea Can Increase the Chance of Cardiac Arrest

New research confirms what doctors have suspected all along According to new research conducted sleep apnoea does indeed raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The research lasted five years...

Root Canal Therapy with Hyde Park Dental Care

Root canal therapy can save a tooth from potential loss and you from a lot of pain and hassle! Root canal therapy is a last resort utilised to save a...

Getting that Beautiful Smile Has Never Been Easier!

With our range of cosmetic dentistry, Hyde Park Dental Care can help improve the appearance of your smile The days of unsightly orthodontic appliances strapped to your face are gone....

Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney Has the Secret to the Perfect Smile

Discover your best smile without the need for long-term dental treatment If you suffer from large gaps, chipped or discoloured teeth, at Hyde Park Dental care located in the Sydney...

Don’t Fear the Needle! Hyde Park Dental’s solutions to Dental Phobia

If you have dental phobia Hyde Park Dental Care has a relaxing solution Visiting the dentist is a seemingly trivial experience for most of us, but for some it’s actually...

Surprise: A Dental Filling of the Wrong Sort

A taxi driver discovered a rotten human tooth inside her Jaffa Cake snack! It’s not the first time a tooth has been found in packaged food, but it is the...

Revealed: Your Beautiful Smile With Hyde Park Dental Care

If you want to refresh and rejuvenate your smile, at Hyde Park Dental Care we have a range of treatments to suit your needs Many Australians hide their smiles because...

Sleep Apnoea brings the body disturbingly close to death!

As a result of sleep apnoea, the throat spasmodically closes while you’re asleep, choking off the body’s air supply A study performed in Australia showed that 9% of women and...

How Dr Joffe Helped a Patient with Diabetes Reclaim Her Smile

A patient with diabetes takes on her oral health to overcome adversity, tooth loss and periodontal disease so she can reclaim a strong and natural-looking smile At Hyde Park Dental...

Don’t think sleep is important? Think again

Sleep is a primary function that our bodies need to rejuvenate and repair Sleep is a critically important aspect of life, and if you think you are okay with just...

If you could wave a magic wand – how would you change your smile?

Would you whiten it? Straighten it? Fix those missing teeth? At Hyde Park Dental Care we can do all of those and more At Hyde Park Dental Care in Sydney,...

Dental history in children can predict future tooth decay

A new study has discovered that having a history of dental cavities significantly increases a child’s risk of developing decay in the future A new study has found that children...

Be wary of shoddy internet tooth whitening scams!

A man overseas has been charged with over eight consumer protection offences A conman has been sentenced to 16 months in jail after selling a shoddy and potentially hazardous teeth...

Want to save time, money and build a healthier future?

Taking the time to maintain your oral health is one of the most important investments you can make Whilst general dental care (best oral health routine) may not be one...

Australian children suffering tooth decay

Staggering statistics prove tooth decay is Australia’s number one health problem A study has shown that 57% of Australians expect to develop tooth decay at some point in their life,...

Snack on this… a spring onion flavoured tooth!

A woman received a rude surprise when her chips had a bit more bite A woman in New Zealand was snacking on chips at her parents’ house when she found...

Artificial sweeteners are not a threat to your oral health!

Sugar substitutes do not present the same risk to teeth that sugar does. The natural sugars we consume are not corrosive to our tooth enamel. Tooth decay is caused by...

Tooth loss is nothing to smile about!

Recent reports have stated that a Sydney man lost his tooth after he was allegedly glassed by a woman on the dance floor of a local pub! Tooth loss can...