Could I have cracked a tooth?

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 […]

Smile and the whole world smiles with you

You know how the song goes, “smile and the whole world smiles with you”. Well, apparently that adage is true, with researchers finding smiling not only makes other people happier, it also has health and confidence benefits for the person behind that beaming grin. Here’s an insight into the benefits of a smile… Smiling spreads […]

Travel and dental health

Your bags are packed, the flights are booked and your passport’s up-to-date and awaiting an array of new international new stamps. But what do you need to consider when it comes to looking after your pearly whites when on holidays or enjoying an extended trip away? Here’s how travel can affect your teeth, and our […]

An insight into adult braces

Whether you missed out on braces in your teens, or your teeth have moved over the years, the good news is it’s never too late to embrace the perfect smile. And more and more Australians are doing so with adult braces. As a result, they are improving their dental health and enjoying increased confidence in […]

Choosing a dentist

Like any health practitioner, your dentist should be a trusted advisor who works with you to optimise your general health and wellbeing. Meanwhile, a relationship with a good dentist could be one that spans decades, with their services and expertise extending to multiple generations of your family. So how do you go about finding the […]

How cavities are created

According to a recent study by the World Health Organization 60 to 90 per cent of school-aged children and nearly 100 per cent of adults globally have dental cavities. It’s a frightening statistic that in many cases could be avoided by good oral hygiene and regular access to a dentist. So, in a bid to […]