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Have you ever wondered why your wisdom teeth can cause you so much grief? Is it normal? Do they need to be removed? When should they be removed? Read on to find out everything you need to know about those pesky little buggers and how you can be one step ahead! What Are Wisdom Teeth? […]

Adult teeth (permanent) are important. We only have one chance with them. There are no more backups if they fail. Unfortunately, baby teeth aren’t seen in the same light because they naturally fall out eventually. I mean, if it’s going to fall out anyway, why bother? They can suffer tooth decay, be removed early and […]

IMAGINE if you were left with NO CHOICE but to put your child under general anaesthesia to have rotten teeth pulled out. It’s not that hard to imagine because, for some of you, this is already a reality… Baby teeth are very small, and the distance between the outer enamel and the nerve inside them […]

You’ve probably heard of the term self-care on TV or read it somewhere in a magazine article. Maybe you’ve seen in a book title at a bookstore/library. You might think it’s a “buzzword” or something that isn’t for everyone. But let me tell you, it most certainly is for everyone! So, What Is Self-Care? Self-care […]

Following on from our “What is Dental Anxiety and Fear?” blog, here we focus on real strategies that you can use during your next dental appointment to manage your dental anxiety. How Do I Conquer This Fear? Firstly, find out what’s making you feel this way at the dentist.  What are the triggers?  There is […]

What Is Dental Anxiety and Fear? I know that 1 in 2 people who read this blog can relate to some parts of it, if not all. That’s because up to 50% of Australian adults have some sort of anxiety about the dentist. Dental anxiety, which is anxiety associated with the thought of visiting the […]

Do you know the Truth about Fluoride? By now, most of us would be quite familiar with the word ‘Fluoride’. We may have learnt about it during a Grade 9 science class, seen it on a box of toothpaste or more than likely, heard the dentist bang on about how amazing fluoride is for your […]

On Friday 22nd June 2018, we visited the FOUR Prep classes at St. Columba’s Primary School, just around the corner from us in Wilston! The visit was super special for us for two reasons. One – Dr. Grant actually attended St. Columba’s when he was growing up! And two – Grant and Jasmine’s nephew was […]

The Facts About Oral Cancer Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking on their overall health. However, far fewer people are aware of the effects smoking can have on their mouth apart from the obvious teeth staining. Other less widely known effects of smoking on oral health include bad breath, dry mouth, […]