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What smoking does to your teeth

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.
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How medications affect your teeth

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
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How to brush your teeth properly

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
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Dental Check Ups

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
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How much do you know about oral cancer?

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
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Dental Implant Questions Answered

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
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Do you have sensitive teeth?

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
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Do you have gum disease?

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
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Back to school dental tips

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
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