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 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 MOREHow to get your 2 year old to brush their teeth – and love it!
I get this question every day – “How can I get my 2 year-old to brush their teeth?” And with 4 nephews and a niece, I have seen first-hand how hard it can be to get these little people to cooperate when it comes to brushing their teeth! 7 Awesome tips for getting your toddler […]
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 MOREThe Value Of Baby Teeth – What You Should Know
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 […]
READ MOREThe 3 Surprising Reasons Kids Get Tooth Decay
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 […]
READ MOREThe Truth About Fluoride & Oral Health
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 […]
READ MOREFun at St. Columba’s Wilston!
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 […]
READ MOREWhat is a dental home?
A dental home is a dental practice where a child can get comfortable with their surroundings, learn about oral health and regular preventative maintenance and the family can get the best preventative oral health advice from a very young age. Why You Should Find A Dental Home Some kids are scared of doctors and dentists, […]
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