You broke a tooth, now what?
Broken teeth can occur for many reasons such as biting down on something hard, being hit in the face or mouth, falling, having cavities that weaken the tooth or even having large, old amalgam fillings that don’t support the remaining enamel of the tooth.When a tooth cracks or breaks, it may not hurt but your […]
Prevention is better than cure
As the saying goes “prevention is better than cure”, this can relate to many things, including your dental hygiene. Most dentist suggest 6 monthly check ups, flossing daily and brushing at least twice a day. Here are some things to consider before putting off your next dental check up & clean: *Prevention of gum disease […]
Ever wake up with a headache and wonder why?
Ever wake up with a headache and wonder why?Maybe you’re grinding throughout the night and you don’t even know it! Feeling stressed could be the reason for your grinding. If you are waking up with a headache, stiff or sore jaw muscles, pain in the temple area or even notice your teeth wearing down, grinding may be the […]
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 […]