Teaching your kids how to clean their teeth
Thursday, 15 May 2014
To give your kids the best chance of avoiding tooth decay, read these great guides so you’re familiar with the right techniques from the start: How to clean your teeth How to brush How to floss Source: www.dentalhealthweek.com.au
- Published in Dental Tips
What smoking does to your teeth
Monday, 12 May 2014
Smoking tends to disguise the damage taking place to teeth and gums. Usually infected gums are red, puffy and bleed easily when they are brushed. Smokers’ gums are not like this – they are pale and thin and do not bleed readily. The nicotine contracts blood vessels, reducing the blood flow to the gum and bone.
- Published in Dental Tips
How medications affect your teeth
Friday, 09 May 2014
Did you know that medications can cause imbalances in the oral environment that lead to problems with your teeth? With a large number of Australians regularly taking some form of medication, it is important to understand the potential damage they can cause on your teeth and how you can best manage it. Some prescribed medications can
- Published in Dental Tips
How to brush your teeth properly
Monday, 05 May 2014
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
- Published in Dental Tips, Latest News
Dental Check Ups
Monday, 28 April 2014
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
- Published in Latest News
How much do you know about oral cancer?
Sunday, 13 April 2014
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
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Latest News
Dental Implant Questions Answered
Friday, 28 March 2014
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
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane
Do you have sensitive teeth?
Sunday, 23 February 2014
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
- Published in Dental Tips
Do you have gum disease?
Sunday, 16 February 2014
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
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane
Back to school dental tips
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
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
- Published in Dental Tips
