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Women in Dentistry Women in Dentistry is a respected dental practice located at the Paris end of Collins Street. We hav

Treatment: clear aligners, upper and lower, followed by composite bonding on the upper front teeth.Crooked teeth and wor...
03/09/2026

Treatment: clear aligners, upper and lower, followed by composite bonding on the upper front teeth.
Crooked teeth and worn teeth are two different problems.

Position is one thing and shape is another. They can look similar in a photo, and they need different tools, which is why the order of treatment matters more than most people expect.

Aligners move teeth. They change where a tooth sits in the arch and nothing else, so shape, size and colour stay as they are. Composite bonding does the reverse. Tooth coloured material is added and shaped by hand to rebuild edges and even up proportions, changing how a tooth looks rather than where it sits.

Straightening first is what keeps the finish conservative. The teeth are already where they should be, so less composite is needed and less of the tooth is touched. Bonding a crooked tooth to look straight asks the material to do a job that movement does better, and it usually means bulkier work.

Worth knowing about bonding
· It is added to the tooth, so there is often little or no enamel removed
· It can stain and chip over time
· It can usually be repaired or replaced without starting again
· A fixed retainer holds the movement afterwards, because teeth drift back without one
· Suitability comes down to your bite and gum health, not only how the teeth look in a photo

Here the upper front teeth were rotated and sitting out of line, and the lower incisors were crowded and overlapping. Photographs unretouched and unfiltered.

If you have been quoted for veneers or bonding on teeth that are also crooked, it is worth asking what the plan is for the position first.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

Dr Nimisha Bhatia
Dental Practitioner
DEN0001658743

Disclaimer: Results may vary between individuals. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. Before proceeding, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified practitioner. General information only and not a substitute for personalised advice.


Why does bad breath come straight back after a mint?
Because a mint or a rinse changes the smell of the air passing thro...
01/09/2026

Why does bad breath come straight back after a mint?

Because a mint or a rinse changes the smell of the air passing through your mouth. It does not remove what is making the smell. Odour is produced by bacteria breaking down leftover protein and releasing sulphur compounds, and those bacteria live in a coating on the tongue, between the teeth and under the gum line. Cover it and it is back within the hour. Remove it and things change.

Where it usually comes from
· The back of the tongue, where the surface is grooved and the coating builds up
· Between the teeth and under the gum, especially if your gums bleed when you brush
· A mouth that runs dry, overnight or on some common medications

What actually shifts it
· Clean the tongue gently, drawing a scraper or the back of a brush forward
· Clean between the teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes
· If it keeps returning through all of that, have it looked at properly

Gum infection, decay, a leaking old filling or an ill-fitting crown can all hold bacteria, and none of those get better on their own. It is a very ordinary thing to raise with us, and a much better use of your money than another bottle of mouthwash.

Book a check if it has been bothering you.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

General information only and not a substitute for personalised advice. Persistent bad breath can also have causes outside the mouth and should be assessed by a health practitioner. What helps differs from person to person and can only be worked out at an examination.


27/08/2026

Dr Nimisha | Melbourne CBD Dentist a typical day, everything from whitening, to scans for clear aligners to full smile transformations.

Recently we posted about retainers. This is the view that shows what they are holding.Most before and after photos are t...
25/08/2026

Recently we posted about retainers. This is the view that shows what they are holding.

Most before and after photos are taken from the front. This one looks straight down at the lower arch, which is where crowding usually shows up first and where it is hardest to see in the mirror.

Before, the lower front teeth sit rotated and overlapping, and the curve of the arch is pinched in on one side. After, the same arch reads as an even curve. The dark filling on the back right molar is in both photographs, which is a useful reminder that this is one mouth at two points in time.

This patient was treated with a series of custom-made removable aligners, worn as prescribed over several months. Photographs taken 2 May 2025 and 2 September 2025, unretouched and unfiltered.

Worth knowing
· Every orthodontic case is different, and suitability depends on a full clinical assessment, your oral health and what you want to change
· Aligners rely on being worn as prescribed, with regular reviews to monitor progress
· Possible risks include discomfort, temporary speech changes, gum irritation and root resorption
· Not everyone is suitable for aligners, and some cases need other orthodontic options

And once the aligners are finished, retention is what holds the arch where it is. That is the whole reason retainers exist.

To find out whether clear aligners are appropriate for you, book a consultation with our registered dental practitioner.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

Dr Nimisha Bhatia - Dental Practitioner - DEN0001658743
These images show the clinical outcome for this individual patient. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Disclaimer: Results may vary between individuals. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. Before proceeding, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified practitioner.

Finished your aligners? Here is the part that holds it.Teeth are not set in concrete. They sit in bone, held by fibres t...
21/08/2026

Finished your aligners? Here is the part that holds it.

Teeth are not set in concrete. They sit in bone, held by fibres that have a memory, and they keep shifting slowly throughout life. A retainer is what holds the position you have just spent months getting to.

The two main types
· A removable retainer. A clear tray you take in and out. Simple to clean, and simple to leave in a drawer, which is the catch
· A fixed retainer. A thin wire bonded behind the front teeth. Nothing to remember, but it needs careful flossing and the odd check that it is still intact
· Often a bit of both. A wire behind the lower front teeth and a tray for the top is a common combination

What wearing one involves
· The first year asks the most, while the bone settles around the new position
· After that it usually becomes a night-time habit that carries on long term
· If it feels tight, rubs, or will not seat properly, do not force it. Bring it in

Lost yours, or found it cracked at the back of a drawer? Whether you finished treatment with us or somewhere else, we can check how your teeth are sitting now and sort a replacement.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

General information only and not a substitute for personalised advice. Retention needs differ from person to person and can only be assessed at an examination. Teeth can move at any age, including after orthodontic treatment.

Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait 😄📍 Phone: 03 9650 2863
🏢 Visit: Floor 6 / 15 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🌐 Book: ...
18/08/2026

Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait 😄

📍 Phone: 03 9650 2863
🏢 Visit: Floor 6 / 15 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🌐 Book: www.womenindentistry.com.au

Before and after: evening out the shape and shade of the upper front teeth.
Teeth can be perfectly healthy and still loo...
14/08/2026

Before and after: evening out the shape and shade of the upper front teeth.

Teeth can be perfectly healthy and still look uneven. Small differences in length, width and shade are easy to spot in photos, and one darker tooth tends to draw the eye more than anything else.

For this patient, porcelain veneers were used to rebuild the worn edges, bring the front teeth back into proportion with one another, and even out the shade across the smile. The aim was balance rather than a dramatic change, so the result still reads as natural.

What this kind of treatment involves
· A consultation to check the teeth and gums are healthy enough to proceed
· A plan you see and agree to before anything begins
· Custom porcelain veneers, shaped and shaded to suit your face

Whether veneers suit you depends on your teeth, your bite and what you would like to change. A consultation is the only way to know.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

Dr Nimisha Bhatia - Dental Practitioner - DEN0001658743
These images show the clinical outcome for this individual patient.

Disclaimer: Results may vary between individuals. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. Before proceeding, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified practitioner.


Do wisdom teeth always have to come out?Short answer, no. Plenty of people keep theirs for life. What matters is whether...
13/08/2026

Do wisdom teeth always have to come out?

Short answer, no. Plenty of people keep theirs for life. What matters is whether yours have room, and whether they are causing trouble.

Worth a closer look if you notice
· aching or swelling at the very back of your jaw
· a tooth that has only come partway through
· pain or a bad taste that settles, then keeps returning

A check-up with an X-ray shows exactly where your wisdom teeth sit and whether they can simply stay. If you have never had yours looked at, we are happy to take a look.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

General information only and not a substitute for personalised advice. Whether a wisdom tooth needs treatment can only be assessed at an examination, usually with an X-ray. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

11/08/2026

Want a whiter smile but dread the zingers?

Sensitivity is one of the most common reasons people put off whitening, or start a kit and quietly give up halfway through. You do not have to choose between a bright smile and a comfortable one.

Four things that help
· Skip anything promising extreme results in minutes. Fast usually means a high acid formula, and that is what sets off the sharp zings
· Prepare first. Using a sensitive toothpaste for at least two weeks beforehand helps build up a protective mineral layer
· Ask about custom fitted trays. A tray made for your mouth keeps the gel on the teeth and away from the gum line, which is usually where the sensitivity starts
· Go low and slow. A lower strength gel used over a longer period is generally gentler than a short, strong burst

Already have a kit at home and you are not sure your enamel can handle it? Bring it in and we will give you an honest read on whether it suits you.

📍 Level 6, 15 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
☎️ (03) 9650 2863
🌐 womenindentistry.com.au

General educational information only and not a substitute for personalised advice. Whitening is not suitable for everyone, and sensitivity varies from person to person. Suitability is assessed at a consultation.

       

Individual results vary. One tooth, matched to the ones beside it.
A single crown sitting a shade off is one of the most...
07/08/2026

Individual results vary. One tooth, matched to the ones beside it.

A single crown sitting a shade off is one of the most common things people notice in their own photos. Matching one tooth to the rest of a smile is more technical than it looks. The shade is read off the neighbouring teeth, translucency at the edge and warmth near the gum both get recorded, and photographs go to the laboratory alongside the prescription. If whitening is part of the plan it happens first, so the crown is matched to the final shade.

If one tooth has always stood out to you, raise it at your next visit.

📍 Phone: 03 9650 2863
🏢 Visit: Floor 6 / 15 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🌐 Book: www.womenindentistry.com.au

Dr Nimisha Bhatia - Dental Practitioner - DEN0001658743

Disclaimer: Results may vary between individuals. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. Before proceeding, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified practitioner.


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Melbourne, VIC
3000

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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