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One of the most common cosmetic dentistry treatments we use at our Pascoe Vale, VIC clinic is tooth-coloured dentistry. We use the latest composite materials to repair teeth that have been damaged or decayed.

Composite Bonding

Made from the same material as the composite resin used for tooth-coloured fillings, we use bonding to fix the following dental issues:

• To close up a gap between the teeth
• To make teeth appear longer
• To fix a tooth that has an unsightly shape
• To repair a crack or chip
• To cover up a discoloured tooth

The composite material blends in perfectly with your natural teeth, so no one will be able to tell you have had the procedure.

Cosmetic bonding is a ...

Good health habits start in childhood, which is why it is so crucial that you model good behaviours for your kids. This includes dental care along with overall well-being. Much as you take your children to the paediatrician for wellness exams, parents should include trips to the dentist as part of an overall health routine.

If you are seeking a dental clinic that offers children’s dentistry in Hadfield, VIC, we invite you to contact Lumino Smiles Dental. We recommend that you bring your child to your next dentist appointment to help him or grow accustomed to the sights and sounds of the dentist office.

Kids learn by example, and as parents, your ...

If you are like many people in Glenroy, VIC, the only time you think about going to the dentist is when you wake up during the night with a toothache, or you lose a filling in the midst of eating a biscuit.

An emergency is not the best time to go looking for a dentist—especially since you should be seeing a dentist twice each year for checkups and cleans. Take some time to find the right dentist for your family and visit the clinic regularly, and you might be able to avoid emergencies altogether. But where should you start?

Ask for Recommendations

You have probably asked friends and family what hairdresser or mechanic ...

In our Pascoe Vale, VIC dental surgery, Invisalign is a popular way for many of our patients to straighten their teeth without the wires and brackets of traditional braces. Most people opt for Invisalign because they can improve their smile with nearly invisible plastic aligners. But many are unaware of the other benefits of Invisalign.

Invisalign Provides a Gentler Experience

Anyone who has had traditional braces can tell you that sometimes wires and brackets have sharp edges that can irritate the gums and soft tissues of the mouth. Invisalign plastic aligners are smooth, and they do not attach permanently to teeth or rub up against the gums or lips.

In addition, because Invisalign ...

Getting kids started on the right foot is essential to developing a lifelong smile, and we want to make it easy for parents when it comes to children’s dentistry in our Pascoe Vale, VIC dental clinic. 

5 Tips to Make Kids More Comfortable at the Dentist

#1 – Make it Fun

We start with a “happy visit” with your young toddler to encourage associating dentistry with something positive. We will give them a ride in the chair, show them how to brush their teeth and have a look to make sure their teeth are developing normally.

#2 – Speak in Positive Terms

Don’t use negative terminology when referring to dental visits or the dentist. Kids ...

Making a great impression begins with a beautiful smile. Your smile expresses your emotions including friendship, warmth, joy and bridges across language barriers. If you noticed that your smile is not as bright as it was when you were younger, you might not smile as freely or even cover your mouth. Is that the impression you want to make? 

At Lumino Smiles, we want you to feel confident in your appearance and offer a simple, yet effective, way to spruce up your appearance for upcoming events. Professional teeth whitening in our Pascoe Vale dental clinic can bleach away years of stubborn stains.

• Wedding
• Graduation
• Family reunion
• Holiday
• Anniversary
• New Year celebrations
• Family photoshoot
• Professional presentation
• Speaking engagement

Our dentists provide high-powered ...

Everyone takes notice of a beautiful, straight smile, which is what usually motivates adult patients to seek orthodontic treatment. 

Traditional braces are typically associated with kids and teens, and adults often have a hard time picturing themselves with brackets and wires for years. Fortunately, we offer some modern orthodontic alternatives in our Glenroy, VIC dental clinic for our adult patients to achieve attractive, properly aligned smiles. 

If you are an adult who wishes their teeth looked nicer, learning that there are health benefits to having a straight smile might support your decision.

It’s Easier to Clean Straight Teeth 

Overlapping and overcrowded teeth makes it more difficult for your toothbrush and dental floss to ...