Acidic drinks are loved by many but can have damaging effects in your teeth if consumed regularly. A drink’s acidity level is determined by how much acid it contains from citrus or other additives. Enamel is the strong outer layer that protects your teeth. Acidic drinks can wear enamel down, weakening it and causing long-term…
With the end of the 2022-2023 financial year approaching, some private health funds start a new year of dental entitlements. Unfortunately, these benefits do not rollover to the next financial year, they just reset meaning you will lose them. You have until June 30th 2023 to make the most of your dental benefits. Coming…
Mouth guards are devices used to protect your teeth from grinding or clenching while you sleep or from injuries while you play sports. They can also help to reduce snoring and relieve obstructive sleep apnea. Mouth guards can reduce the risk of dental injuries. Sport, leisure and recreation activities are the most common cause of…
Teenagers have a lot of responsibilities to juggle, from school, homework, extra-curricular activities to maintaining a social life. Sometimes it is easy for them to forget to take care of their own personal hygiene, that’s why it is important for parents to help them form good hygiene habits to set them up for life. Oral…
The age old discussion on fluoride and how it is beneficial to our oral health. You may have heard it mentioned at your routine dental appointment, but it is not a medication, it is a mineral. It is found all around us, in sea water, soil and some foods but not in a high enough…
Teeth grinding affects both adults and children, in fact studies show 1 in 20 adults and 3 in 10 children are affected by teeth grinding. We call this condition Bruxism, and if it is left undiagnosed and untreated it can cause long term tooth and jaw damage. Most of the teeth grinding and clenching occurs…
Tooth decay can be difficult to detect without a routine check-up. X ray and certain instruments are used to detect decay at a dental visit but other symptoms in everyday life can help identify an issue. Signs of tooth decay can include: Sensitivity Toothache Discolouration Bad breath Sensitivity Sensitivity when eating things such as…
The most forgotten step in our dental care routine, and maybe the most underestimated. Flossing helps with removing food and bacteria stuck in-between our teeth that daily brushing misses. Leaving the food and bacteria over time can lead to a few avoidable issues, such as bad breath, gum disease and can lead to decay. The…
Pain when eating or drinking cold things such as ice cream or even water? Discomfort when eating or drinking sugary treats? You may have sensitivity. Sensitivity is caused by the exposer of the more sensitive layers of a tooth as the enamel layer has worn away or exposed. A few causes of sensitivity include: 1….
The end of financial year is fast approaching and we want to ensure all our patients are getting the most from their private health insurance. Some health insurance benefits will expire on 30th of June 2022. This means you may lose any benefits you have left as they do not roll over to the new…