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? […]
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 MOREHow To Halve Your Oral Cancer Risk: Smoking and Your Mouth
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, […]
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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