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…
Thumb sucking is a common habit amongst children generally around the ages of 2-4. It usually goes away on its own, however if it goes on longer it can cause issues with the teeth and jaw. Oral problems for your child associated with chronic thumb sucking can include; misaligned bite, palate issues, speech problems…
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…
Here at Pimpama City Dental Centre we offer bulk billing through the Child Dental Benefit Scheme for eligible children. What is Bulk Billing? When we bulk bill, it means we submit your dental bill directly to Medicare and we accept the Medicare Benefit Fee for the treatment we provide you. This means you will not…
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…
In this fast pace day and age payment plans can be used to elevate some of the stress caused by a possible emergency dental visit or long term dental treatment. Payment plans have become extremely common in day to day scenarios. A few of the most common include Afterpay Zip Pay Humm pay Open pay…
It’s no secret that we are consuming sugars at a higher rate than ever before. Accessibility, price and addiction to it all play a part in the reasoning behind an increased consumption rate. From soft-drinks and alcohol, to cakes and pastries, there is an abundance of sugary treats right at our finger tips ready for…
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…
It’s important not to forget about your teeth when taking care of your overall health this winter. A person’s smile is often the first thing we notice when interacting with other people, so it makes sense that we want to keep it bright and sparkling. Here are a few tips and tricks from the professionals…