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 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 MOREBleeding gums, gingivitis and how to fix it
Your Gum Health Explained, Part 1: Gingivitis Do you get bleeding gums when you use dental floss? What about when you brush your teeth? Just sometimes? Or all the time? All of us have probably had bleeding gums at some stage. If your gums get inflamed or bleed a little only once or twice a […]
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 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 […]
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