8 Ways to Keep Your Smile Sparkling This Christmas
Ho ho ho. It’s that time of the year with Santa, candy, and goodies for the kids, while the adults indulge in eating and drinking constantly. Food and drinks fill up our stomachs, while presents and family time fill up our calendars. But it is important to remember all that indulgence can take a toll […]
Foods you need to eat differently
Everyone knows the popular saying, “You are what you eat”. It is well known that what you eat and drink affects your health including your dental health. However, eating healthy does not mean you should consume all foods and drinks in the same way. How we eat and drink also plays an important role on […]
How Drug Use Affects Dental Health
It is well known that heavy drug and substance use can wreak havoc on a person’s health, including damage to the lungs, heart, brain, and stomach. However, many people are not aware of the effects of drugs on dental health. Studies have shown that individuals with drug use problems have worse dental health than others, […]
Dental Care in Children
Children’s teeth are more susceptible to decay than adults’ teeth and are more likely to experience dental injuries. In Australia, tooth decay in children is on the rise. Children aged 5 to 10 years have an average of one and a half decayed, missing, or filled baby teeth*. Hence, teaching your child good oral health […]
Gum Disease and Heart Disease – The Common Thread
Plaque on your teeth may be connected to plaque in your arteries. You might think your mouth and heart are two separate parts of your body, but there is growing evidence that they may be more closely linked than you think. For decades, researchers have investigated the link between gum disease and cardiovascular health. Dental […]
Why are my teeth sensitive?
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem that affects people of all ages. It is characterised by a sharp, shooting pain that occurs when the teeth are exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods or drinks. Why are my teeth sensitive to heat and cold? Tooth sensitivity can occur as minor dental discomfort or as […]
Why is oral hygiene important for the elderly
Oral health directly affects overall health and quality of life. It is important for everyone, especially for seniors and the elderly. As we age, our bodies naturally change, and our oral health is no exception. Including chronic illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease, we are more likely to develop gum disease, tooth loss, and […]
Dental anxiety and how to deal with it
What is dental anxiety? Dental anxiety is a type of anxiety that is specifically related to dental procedures. It can range from mild nervousness to severe panic attacks. People with dental anxiety may avoid going to the dentist altogether, or they may only go when they have a dental emergency. What are the signs and […]
Sports Mouthguards
Australians play a wide range of sports, contact and both non-contact sports. Autumn and winter are the popular seasons for the most popular contact sport in Australia – Rugby League which is played by almost 175,000 people nationally and at club level. It is estimated that around 30,000 children play the sport in their schools. […]
Can my teeth grow back?
In our lifetime we go through two sets of teeth. Baby teeth which are formed before we are a year old and adult teeth which replace them when we are between 6-13 years old. The adult teeth stay with us for life, unless we lose them, in which case a trip to the dentist is […]
