Is vaping bad for your teeth?
It is common knowledge that smoking can have seriously disastrous effects on your oral health. However, these days it is cool to do vaping which is increasing in popularity over the last few years. There is a common myth that e-cigarettes are better for you than smoking. However, vaping still involves nicotine delivery into the body, […]
Robots that brush and floss your teeth
When someone utters the word robot, you might immediately think of the Transformers, Star Wars or the lovable Wall-E. There is also the famous Sophia by Hanson Robotics or Asimov from Honda. You might even have one vacuuming your home and there are several companies who make these models, such as Roomba. Brushing and flossing […]
Celebrities with veneers – Part 2
You would have read about celebrities who changed their looks through cosmetic dentistry once success came knocking. The “Hollywood smile” which is sought after by many celebrities, famous people and Instagram influencers comes from flashing perfect pearly whites on the red carpet, magazines and TV. Australian stars also have been bitten by the Hollywood bug […]
Dentistry over the ages
Dentistry has been around a very long time, and it is fascinating to follow the journey of how humans changed over the ages to take care of their teeth. From humble beginnings when tooth decay was attributed to tooth worms, the practice of dental science has rapidly advanced so let’s take a look at how […]
AI and Dentistry
These days who does not know the word AI? Artificial Intelligence (For those who did not) has permeated every technology. Our daily lives are driven by algorithms, a simple example is when we use internet-based GPS that checks the route we take, the traffic patterns and calculates the approximate time we could reach our destination. […]
Oral Health and Pregnancy
So, you are pregnant? Congratulations! Your life will change because your first priority is the wellbeing and safe birth of your baby. Pregnancy can be a demanding time for you and your body. You will start taking more care about yourself, but most often than not, many pregnant women neglect a very important part of […]
How can exercise improve oral health?
In today’s hectic world, if you have the time to floss once a day, brush twice a day, rinse regularly and consider your teeth in good condition, you will take your oral health for granted. And you will not think twice about it until you get a toothache, or they start paining. But visiting the […]
30 Foods for Healthy Teeth and Gums
A smile is worth a thousand words. Well maintained teeth behind a smile compliment that smile. Hence, it is very important that we take care of our teeth by brushing at least twice a day, flossing at least once a day, scraping our tongue, using mouthwash after a meal, etc. In addition to all the […]
The dangers of DIY teeth whitening
DIY or Do It Yourself is a true Australian catch word. We like to DIY our houses, backyard, cars, and anything else we think that can be done with a couple of tools. It is therefore no surprise that a survey conducted by the Australian Dental Association has found out that over a fifth of […]
Dental tourism – is it worth the risk?
Now that covid-19 is slowly on the decline and countries have started opening, we will see a rise in tourism. Tourism is a big money spinner for many countries and as such many of them also offer healthcare tourism. Healthcare tourism is when people travel overseas to undergo a medical or dental procedure for a […]
