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 MOREOral-B Genius 9000 Electric Toothbrush Review
Summary The Oral-B Genius 9000 electric toothbrush represents the best technology that electric toothbrushes have to offer. It’s easy to use, gives an amazing clean for your teeth and gums, and if you can find it for sale under its recommended retail price, it is great value. Buy this toothbrush if you want the best […]
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 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 MORESelf Care & Your Mouth: The Best Oral Health
You’ve probably heard of the term self-care on TV or read it somewhere in a magazine article. Maybe you’ve seen in a book title at a bookstore/library. You might think it’s a “buzzword” or something that isn’t for everyone. But let me tell you, it most certainly is for everyone! So, What Is Self-Care? Self-care […]
READ MOREStrategies to Manage Anxiety During a Dental Appointment: Dental Anxiety and Fear (Part 2)
Following on from our “What is Dental Anxiety and Fear?” blog, here we focus on real strategies that you can use during your next dental appointment to manage your dental anxiety. How Do I Conquer This Fear? Firstly, find out what’s making you feel this way at the dentist. What are the triggers? There is […]
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 MOREHard VS. Soft Toothbrushes
So many patients ask – should I use a soft toothbrush? Or a hard toothbrush? Well, the answer is pretty simple. Hard and medium toothbrushes might give you a really nice “clean” feeling but they can cause damage to your teeth and gums! Really? Damaged teeth and gums? Your gums may begin to shrink (called […]
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