Sounds like a ‘no brainer’ but you’d be surprised how often people get this one wrong. Did you know that it takes two to three minutes to properly brush your teeth but most people only spend 30 seconds or less. So why is it so important? Germs. Millions of them live on our teeth, tongue
How important are dental check ups? With the busy lives we all lead, getting around to visiting your dentist can easily be forgotten or postponed. However, dental check ups are an essential part of maintaining a healthy mouth and avoiding costly work being done. We recommend regular check-ups where your dentist will be able to spot
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 700 people died in 2011 from malignant cancers of the lip, oral cavity and pharynx, over twice the rate of cervical cancer, yet few in the community or medical professions are aware that it was often preventable. Researchers, Dr Mahmoud Bakr and Emma Skerman from the Griffith University
Want to know if dental implants are right for you? This information may help. Whether you have lost all your teeth, a few of them, or even just one tooth, dental implants should be considered as an option for your oral rehabilitation program. To help you decide if the exciting benefits of implants are suitable
Do hot, cold, sweet or very acidic foods and drinks, or breathing in cold air, make your teeth or a tooth sensitive or painful? You may have sensitive teeth. Read more here
In Australia: 26% of adults have untreated dental decay 23% have moderate to serious gum disease Have you ever experienced bleeding gums after brushing or flossing your teeth? Bleeding or swollen gums are a sign that you may have early stages of gum disease, which is also known as periodontitis. Inflammation of your gums occurs when
School holidays are over and as we head back to school, now is the time to get back into routines. Set up for for a healthy year ahead with these essential dental hygiene practices. To enjoy good oral health throughout life, establishing and maintaining a good diet and oral hygiene practices during childhood are essential. It’s
SOURCE: American Academy of Implant Dentistry Why are dental implants often the first choice and a standard of care compared to other options to restore missing or damaged teeth? Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like
Article by Ashley Henshaw There are few adults who can claim they’ve never had a cavity. Even though most people have experienced this condition, few know what actually happens to a tooth when it gets a cavity. For example, did you know that cavities are actually the term used to describe a type of tooth
The end of the year is fast approaching and at 31 December, most health funds reset their annual benefits. That means if you have not used your benefits this year, they will not carry over to next year. So if you have been meaning to come in and see us for dental implants or periodontal