Billions of tiny bacteria live inside your mouth, colonising your tongue, teeth and under your gums! Your mouth is dark and wet – the perfect breeding ground for some of these pesky germs… If these germs are allowed to do their thing, they’ll make plaque and calculus. But what is plaque and how is it […]
READ MORETeeth Friendly Lunchbox Ideas
School’s in, which means you and your kids are getting back into a routine. And what’s part of that routine? Packing lunch boxes. So let’s talk about teeth friendly lunchboxes! Now, I don’t have kids, but from what I hear, packing lunch boxes day in and day out can be a mighty pain in the […]
READ MOREHoliday Season Teeth Tips
Tis The Season To Be Cavity Free The holiday season is upon us! And, for us Queenslanders, that means sun soaked days, lots of food, more food, possibly some alcohol and fun times spent with friends and family. But be careful during the festive season, because Christmas can mean danger for your mouth! December is […]
READ MORECrooked Teeth Causes, Problems and How to Fix Them
Crooked teeth suck. Crooked teeth can be embarrassing. But there’s other problems too because food can get stuck in all the wrong places and crowded teeth are harder to keep clean. I had crooked teeth, so did my brother, cousins, friends, etc. From personal experience, I know my overbite made my feel really self conscious. […]
READ MORECharcoal Toothpaste Dentist Review: Carbon Coco, Colgate, WhiteGlo
Charcoal Tooth Powder Review By now, you’ve probably seen the hype about charcoal toothpaste and charcoal tooth powders all over the internet. There’s influencers on Instagram promoting these products with big smiles full of black stuff all over their teeth! But why would someone want to put black stuff all over their teeth? Well, why […]
READ MOREEffects of thumb sucking and how to stop it
As far as habits go, stopping your kids from thumb sucking or using a dummy is right up there! Babies are born with a reflex to suck anything placed in their mouth to help establish good feeding habits. This reflex usually goes away over time. Some kids, unfortunately, don’t break this habit naturally and need […]
READ MOREGums, heart attacks and Alzheimer’s – The mouth/body connection
Oral health and your general health They say that “the eyes are the windows to your soul.” They also say “your mouth is a gateway to your overall health.” Well, technically, it’s not really a saying but it definitely should be. Here’s why. What goes on in your mouth doesn’t just stay in your mouth. […]
READ MOREEaster Hack: How to Eat Chocolate and Stay Decay Free
The season of binging on chocolatey goodness is upon us! But never fear – we’re here to guide you through this dangerous time for your teeth. We’ll help you fight tooth decay while still enjoying your holidays and the Easter eggs coming your way! You, Kids, Easter Eggs and Tooth Decay If you’re anything like […]
READ MOREElectric versus Manual Toothbrushes – Which Is Best?
Ever since electric toothbrushes were invented in 1939 (this might be disputed) the question has lingered, are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes? Are they just an expensive gimmick or are they really more effective? And following on from this: Do you then choose soft, medium or hard bristles? Small or big head? Plastic bits […]
READ MOREMouthguards: The best investment you will ever make
Car insurance, home insurance, travel insurance… It sucks how insurance bills just keep coming and coming. You have to pay for them. You know you need them. And when you finally make a claim, you’re glad you had the right insurance. Custom mouthguards are basically the best ever insurance policy you could ever have for […]
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