Woollahra Dental

When a person’s teeth or jaw structures do not function properly, the body compensates in order to survive. However this leads to many other potential problems such as increase risk of injury to jaws and teeth, chronic head aches, sore jaws, malocclusion (bad bite) and excessive and premature wear of your teeth. Orthodontic treatment addresses many of these issues and aids in treatment of; Tempromandibular joints (Jaw joints) dysfunction. Chronic head/ neck pain. Improves intraoral volume to ease breathing and tongue posture. Reconstructing the bite. Improves aesthetics of your smile. Orthodontic treatment can be achieved through many different ways to suite your lifestyle. Please feel free to Ask Dr. Ancell any questions that you may have if you think you experience any of above. www.woollahradental.com.au

If you care about water quality you know that a bad taste or bad smell can ruin the pleasure of drinking. If your water tastes “weird” or smells “chemically” then there is clearly reason for concern. However, not every water pollutant can be tasted or smelled. Some dangerous forms of bacteria and many common pesticides cannot be detected without lab analysis. Not knowing if your water supply is safe can cost you more than just anxiety, and investing in bottled water or water purification can be expensive and unnecessary. Water samples can determine if filtration is necessary or effective. The young and elderly, immune compromised, or pregnant should be especially cautious. Through precise lab analysis scientists can make the invisible – visible. User-friendly reports will indicate if additional filtration is recommended or if your existing filtration system is sufficient, providing peace-of-mind and clear direction for maintaining good water quality. At Woollahra Dental we can help yo...

Eating habits and every day diet play a huge role in oral health care. Food and drinks that are high in sugar have been linked time and time again to being the culprit of plaque build-up and tooth decay. The Australian Dental Association states, “The bacteria in plaque use sugars in food and drinks to produce acid. This acid dissolves the tooth’s strengthening minerals (calcium and phosphate) from the tooth surface thereby increasing the risk of cavities”.  According to Better Health Victoria, foods that are acidic (citrus fruits, wines) can weaken enamel and make them prone to decay. Obviously, minimizing the consumption of sugary and or acidic foods, along with regular daily brushing and flossing teeth will help prevent cavities from forming……but that may not be enough. Turns out there are 3 things lacking in most modern day diets that are linked to cavities forming, according to research by Dr Weston Price and other dental pioneers. Natural News published Dr Price’s research st...

Whitening Is whitening safe? If done correctly, Whitening is one of the safest procedures in dentistry. Extensive research has indicated that whitening under a supervision of a dentist is safe. However Tooth whitening is not recommended for children under 13 years of age or pregnant or lactating women. What results should I expect? In office whitening can whiten teeth from six to ten shades lighter. The results can be surprising for most patients who choose this technique. At home whitening provides results that are typically two to four shades whiter than the starting shade. How long does the result last? It depends on your dietary habits. Frequently drinking coffee, tea, red wine or smoking can reduce the whiteness of the teeth quicker. Also consuming colourful spices in your food can have similar effect. However by following the post whitening care instructions you can ensure that your teeth stay brighter than ever before. A home top up kit is provided to you at the end of your In O...

Gone are the days when the only way a person with crowded teeth could have a straight smile was by undergoing an extraction. Thanks to the inventors Dr. Darick Nordstrom and laboratory technician Heather Ashton, there is a way to straighten teeth without extraction or braces!   They created the Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) appliance that is custom designed to help correct improper development and growth that resulted in crooked teeth or cranial distortions.   Dr Anthony Ancell uses this method of treatment in Woollahra Dental Practice. Being a holistic dentist, he looks beyond just the teeth and gums to understand why and how the entire body is functioning the way that it is.   When it comes to orthodontics, Dr Ancell evaluates body posture, the TM joint, the craniofacial structure and even does muscle testing before proceeding with a treatment plan. The use of ALF often is more beneficial than traditional braces as it puts a light force on the teeth from the ...

As a parent it is important to help your child grow and develop in the best way possible. This should apply to your Dentist too. It’s important for you to understand WHY a dental treatment is being recommended and if it really is the best method for your child. Too often dentists treat children with “traditional orthodontics” (metal braces on the outside of teeth) or Invisalign with disregard to the reason WHY teeth are not aligned in the first place.   Teeth grow and move into place based on the structure of the bones and muscles around them. They also move due to how the tongue is positioned in the mouth. It’s important for your dentist to evaluate if your child’s teeth are crooked due to an improper development. There are several indicators that your child may have an improper development and growth in their jaw, teeth, and or muscles of the skull: ·          Lack of spacing in baby teeth ·        ...

It is possible to improve the aesthetics and function of your child’s smile without braces via the use of ALF. ALF is short for Advanced Lightwire Functionals, known to be a self-healing appliance.   The use of this appliance being worn incorporates a method of orthopaedic and orthodontic treatment.   From an orthopaedic perspective this appliance aides in aligning the bones in the jaw and cranium aka cranial osteopathy. Additionally, the ALF improves craniofacial muscle function. This is very important in creating a long lasting straight smile.   Teeth can be moved into a straight position but, over time may revert back to their “natural” (original) position if the bones in the jaw and skull aren’t first adapted into the correct position. This is why many people who have undergone treatment such as Invisalign require a permanently fixed metal bracket behind their teeth or a night guard. The benefits from an orthodontic perspective is the appliance is far more comforta...