When it comes to oral health, one of the ways in which you can avoid gum diseases, such as gingivitis, cavities, and other dental problems, is to practice preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry includes taking measures to perfect your at home oral hygiene routine while scheduling regular visits to your dentist to track your oral health […]
If you’re looking to improve the look of your smile, two of the most common and accessible means available are braces and veneers. But there’s a wealth of difference between the approach that each method takes. Here’s an insight into what each option can achieve when it comes to braces versus veneers. Veneers Veneers are […]
If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain when eating, or heard a clicking or popping sound when your mouth opens and shuts, it could be a sign you have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMJD. Believed to affect more women than men, the condition describes a group of disorders that impact the muscles, movement and function associated […]
Teeth might be tough, but they’re not impervious to wear and tear, and just as they can chip, loosen and even fall out, occasionally they can crack. Depending on the circumstances, that crack might be invisible to the naked eye and it could even be so fine a fracture that’s tricky for a dentist to […]
You can have the most diligent dental routine, be the most punctual patient and boast the most beautiful smile, but sometimes dental emergencies just happen. Whether it’s a broken tooth or a missing one, here’s what you should do in a dental emergency. What is an emergency A dental emergency is a situation that needs […]
If you find yourself flinching when consuming cold and hot drinks, while eating citrus or when taking a breath of cold air, you might be experiencing sensitive teeth. Estimated to affect one person in nearly half of all Australian households, tooth sensitivity can be a sharp and sudden pain or feel as if your teeth […]
Aging effects every area of the body, and the teeth and smile are not immune to its impact. Here’s an insight into what happens to the teeth and jaw as we age, and how you can maintain your smile. Tooth enamel Enamel acts as a protective barrier on the teeth, defending them against acid, plaque […]
If you’re overdue for a dental checkup but the prospect of scheduling an appointment has you feeling a little anxious, you can take comfort in the knowledge you’re not alone. In fact, recent research indicates one in seven Australians has a “high dental fear”. But the reality is, the longer you delay visiting the dentist, […]
The new year is the opportunity to instill some good habits for better health and wellbeing in the year ahead. If your teeth or facial appearance is on your list of areas to improve, here are 10 resolutions to improve your smile in 2019. 1) I will brush twice daily Adults and children should brush […]
Teeth might be strong, but they’re not impervious to damage and occasionally that might extend beyond general wear and tear to an actual break or chip. If you’ve broken a tooth or chipped it, here’s what you need to know… How teeth break Although it’s not an everyday occurrence, we see teeth break or chip […]
