What To Expect During A Dental Check Up
Holding off visiting the dentist? Can’t remember the last time you sat back in the reclining chair for a check-up? It’s probably time to book. Nobody likes going to the dentist, but unfortunately, it is a necessity! People should take their dental health very seriously. Your body is a system and if one part of […]
Emergency Dental Care – When To See Your Dentist Urgently
A dental emergency can strike at any time, from a tooth-damaging injury at footy practice to an excruciating toothache in the middle of the night. But, it isn’t always clear what counts as a dental emergency and requires an emergency appointment. This knowledge can help you avoid tooth loss or permanent damage. What Is Classed […]
How Smoking Affects Your Teeth
Smoking, as we all know, (or at least should do by now) is very bad for you. It’s bad for your whole body from the tips of your toes to your brain and can even affect your skin. It should also go without saying, given that we use our mouths when we smoke, that smoking […]
Signs You May Have a Rotten Tooth
Good oral hygiene is about more than an attractive smile. It’s necessary for healthy teeth. A lack of hygiene can contribute to a variety of oral health issues, especially rotten teeth. When plaque builds, it can cause decay, which can eat away at the tooth. If a rotten tooth is left untreated, it can fall […]
Should You Be Worried About Teeth Grinding?
Dental health problems have far-reaching consequences if they are not addressed early, and teeth grinding is no different. If you suspect you are a teeth grinder or are concerned that your child might be grinding their teeth, you should deal with it as soon as possible. What Is Teeth Grinding? Teeth grinding or bruxism is […]
Can You Whiten Dentures?
Over time, dentures react to food and drinks just as natural teeth do – they stain. This is especially true for smokers, heavy coffee or tea drinks, and even those who love red wine. There are a wide variety of reasons people opt for dentures, whether it’s because they don’t have many natural teeth remaining […]
Knocked Your Tooth Out? Here’s What You Need To Know
Oral injuries are more common than you may realise. If you are one of the many Australians who experienced a knocked tooth you need to know how to respond. Your dentist may call it an avulsed tooth, but the result is the same. The good news is that just because your tooth has been knocked […]
Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrush – Which is Better For You?
Toothbrushes date back centuries, with the first bristled toothbrushes being used as far back as the Tang Dynasty in China (619 – 907 A.D). This toothbrush was made from hog’s hair. According to the historical record, the hogs were from Siberia, and because they lived in colder climates, their hair was much thicker and firmer […]
Don’t Stop Wearing Your Dentures! Here’s Why
Dentures offer billions of people the opportunity to have a lovely smile that they’re proud to show off. They’re a necessary and important part of oral health, particularly in the aging population, though people wear dentures for all sorts of reasons, at all ages. No matter what the state of your teeth, dentures can help […]
What Does It Mean If You Have Toothache
A toothache is any ache, pain, or soreness inside or around the tooth. While there are many different types of toothaches, they all have one thing in common – they’re all an unpleasant, annoying, and frustrating part of dental health. And some may even need an emergency dentist. Toothaches can have mild to severe pain, […]
