The mouth is a window into the health of the body. Recent research provides evidence that oral health and overall health are inextricably linked. Like other areas of the body, your mouth teems with bacteria — mostly harmless but your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these…
Dental Tips
Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding is a condition you could be suffering from without even knowing it. Most people aren’t even aware of their grinding unless their partner tells them or they get a sleep study done. Unfortunately, you can even experience symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches and worn down, sensitive teeth which means that the grinding…
Caring for Your Teeth – Coming Out of Isolation
It can be easily forgotten in the midst of a global pandemic but we can’t stress enough the importance of caring for your oral hygiene. Especially when dental practices were limited to providing emergency services only for a time period. This means many of our patients missed out on their regular six monthly check up…
Top Diet Tips for Healthy Teeth
You may be surprised to discover that there is more to taking care of your teeth than simply brushing twice a day and regular flossing. One of the biggest influences on the condition of your teeth is what you eat and drink during the day, and so it makes sense for your dentist to give…
How Bulk Billing Works for Dental
Pimpama City Dental Centre is your go-to for premier dental care on the Gold Coast. We can do just about anything for you, including cleaning and examining your teeth, whitening, implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, extractions and emergency dental procedures. We can treat both children and adults and are always available to help you get your…
Paediatric Dentistry- Facts to Consider
Babies’ teeth start to develop before they are even born. However, the baby teeth are usually not visible until around 6 months of age. As the child matures, more teeth will develop until they have a full set at usually around 3 years old. Baby teeth are important foundations for our adult teeth to grow…
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. These drinks promise to jump-start your day, give you more energy and make you feel more alert. However, they also do a lot more than that. They also do a good job of stripping your teeth of enamel….
Pregnancy Dental Care Tips
Pregnancy can be the cause of dental problems in some women, such as increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. With correct dental hygiene and care during pregnancy, you can hopefully avoid these problems. There are many causes of dental health issues during pregnancy. Sometimes they are caused by vomiting from morning sickness or…
8 Great Dental Hygiene Tips
Your mouth serves many functions like smiling, chewing and speaking. Dental health is also directly related to your overall body health. Discoloured teeth, broken teeth, gum infection and other dental problems can also affect your self-confidence. With this in mind, maintaining good dental hygiene is extremely important. Below is a list of 10 useful tips to…
Dental Trauma
Sports injuries, playground accidents, mishaps at home and car collisions are among the more common causes of dental trauma. Some dental problems need to be treated as soon as possible, while others can wait a few days. Do you know which is which? The team at Pimpama City Dental Centre are here to help with…