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 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 MORETeeth Whitening: Everything you need to know
So you want to know about teeth whitening? What option will be best for your teeth? Does teeth whitening actually work? Is teeth whitening painful? Oh man… There’s so many questions. Luckily, if you continue reading, you’ll find the answers to these questions and more! Why do my teeth become yellow? For all us mortals, […]
READ MOREHow to take care of your mouth during pregnancy
Congratulations! What an exciting, and overwhelming time of your life, especially if this is your first time at the rodeo! During pregnancy, you’ll experience changes to your body, emotions, health, energy levels, sleeping patterns. And of course, if you didn’t like pickles before, now you probably will… There’s so much to learn about this journey […]
READ MORENew Year’s Resolutions – 3 Things Not To Do
New Year, New Me. That’s what we’re all thinking as the year draws to a close, right? With the festive season now behind us, suddenly, we’re all reevaluating our life choices… Some great; some not so great. As the clock strikes midnight on the 31st of December, we promise to make lifestyle changes like “I’m […]
READ MOREWhat is Dental Anxiety and Fear?
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 […]
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 […]
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