How to choose the right toothbrush
With so many different brands, shapes and sizes of toothbrushes it’s hard to know if you’re choosing the right one. Most dental professionals recommend using a soft bristled toothbrush. Some people seem to think that hard bristled toothbrushes will give your teeth a more vigorous scrub, so they’ll clean your mouth better but that is incorrect, It’s […]
What are the effects of sugar on teeth?
Everyone knows eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, but few are aware of exactly how that happens. It’s not the sugar itself that does the damage, but rather what happens after you eat or drink your sugary treats. Certain harmful oral bacteria actually feed on the sugars you eat to create acids […]
What is CEREC
CEREC stands for Ceramic Reconstruction and is a sophisticated system of designing that makes high quality, metal-free dental restorations in just one visit! CEREC was developed by Sirona and pretty much the way it works is it utilizes 3D photography and CAD/CAM technology to assist a dentist in designing a virtual restoration without taking impressions […]
Do you know how to care for your child’s oral health?
Let’s start with showing them its fun and make it fun! Try brushing together, letting your child pick their own toothbrush and grab an egg timer so they know how long to brush for. Show them how to brush properly and take good care of your own oral health which shows them it is something […]
Bottled water vs tap water
Bottled water vs tap water Is it better for you, or just clever marketing? Getting people to buy bottled water when they can get water from the tap has been hailed as the marketing triumph of the century. So, why is bottled water so popular? After all, it’s no better at hydrating you than tap […]
Dental Surgery and Pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy. It’s a very exciting and nervous time for a new Mum. There are so many do’s and don’ts to worry about. So what about dental work and your oral health? Dental cleaning and check-ups are not only safe but recommended. The rise in an expecting Mum’s hormones during pregnancy causes the […]
Welcoming our new staff members!
Fernando, Isabella & Kaitlyn. Lets start with Fernando. Fernando moved to Australia from Brazil in March last year. He has been working with us since September as a dental assistant. Before he moved to Australia he worked as a dentist doing a short course in implant dentistry and is now currently studying Marketing. Fernando likes to […]
Giving up the Dummy!
Parents with babies and toddlers will relate to dreading the time when the dummy needs to go. Chances are, a child will give up thier dummy eventually of their own accord. But that may be long after you really want them to, if you’re concerned about the possible implications, or by the looks they’re getting. […]
Smile it’s good for you
SMILE…. ITS GOOD FOR YOU Have you ever wondered what happens when we smile??? Well, quite a few things actually… and they are all good things. If you are stressed or anxious, smiling can make you feel better as using the muscle to smile send a message to the brain that you are happy ( […]
I can hear a lion roar or is it just a snore?
Are you aware that you snore? Do you feel tired during the day? Does your snoring disturb others? Do you wake up feeling tired? Is your concentration lacking during the day? If you answered YES to one or more Snoring can be a big problem and potentially affect not just one persons health but others […]
