Did you know that you should brush your child’s teeth as soon as they grow into the mouth? Brushing another’s teeth may seem a little strange but it’s fairly simple for babies. Brushing toddler’s teeth is a different story and their resistance may feel like Groundhog Day as you wage a twice-daily ba
Have you started a diet as part of your New Year’s Resolutions?
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax. We all eat more and exercise less. It is surprisingly easy to put on weight – more so as we get older. Research undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 63% of Australian adults over 18 year
Does your child suck their thumb or finger? Thumb and finger sucking is a natural reflex that begins as early as in the womb. It is normal for young children to suck on thumbs, fingers and pacifiers as it provides a sense of security, helps them to relax and induces sleep. Most children stop sucking their thumbs betwe
The Christmas school holidays are nearly here!Many kids will be looking forward to hot summer days and all the delicious treats of the festive season. It’s tempting to have sugary iceblocks and cold soft drinks to cool down, as well as lots of yummy summer fruits.Not to mention all the sweets and treats that are in abundan
Dental implants are a very successful and now a commonly used treatment option to replace lost or missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root which can be used to support a number of dental solutions, such as crowns, bridges or dentures. The implant is constructed of a strong, biocompatible material c
The majority of dental problems develop slowly, and in the early stages, these developing dental problems are mostly silent. Many people are inclined to overlook annoying dental ‘niggles’, instead waiting until the problem worsens so much that they are then in pain. At more advanced stages, the options left to treat
Do hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods and drinks, brushing or sometimes even just breathing in air make your teeth feel painful or uncomfortable? Then you have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is very common, it is estimated that over half the population experiences some degree of tooth sensitivity.
Generally, sensitive teet
A tooth or teeth may need to be removed when they have been severely affected by dental decay, infection, fracture or periodontal disease. In most cases it is important to replace these missing teeth not only for appearance reasons, but to ensure that the position of the neighbouring teeth remains stable and to ensure effective
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is unfortunately a frequent source of embarrassment and anxiety for many people. There are a number of possible causes for bad breath including nasal and sinus infections leading to post nasal drip; respiratory or gastric issues; smoking; high protein diets; dry mouth; gingivitis or perio
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, begin to erupt between the ages of 16 and 24. Some people win the genetic lottery and don’t develop wisdom teeth or don't develop all four wisdom teeth, while others can have more than the usual four.
Why should wisdom teeth be removed?
It is not always necessary for wisdom teeth to b
Did you know that you should brush your child’s teeth as soon as they grow into the mouth? Brushing another’s teeth may seem a little strange but it’s fairly simple for babies. Brushing toddler’s teeth is a different story and their resistance may feel like Groundhog Day as you wage a twice-daily ba 
Have you started a diet as part of your New Year’s Resolutions?
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax. We all eat more and exercise less. It is surprisingly easy to put on weight – more so as we get older. Research undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 63% of Australian adults over 18 year 
Does your child suck their thumb or finger? Thumb and finger sucking is a natural reflex that begins as early as in the womb. It is normal for young children to suck on thumbs, fingers and pacifiers as it provides a sense of security, helps them to relax and induces sleep. Most children stop sucking their thumbs betwe 
The Christmas school holidays are nearly here!Many kids will be looking forward to hot summer days and all the delicious treats of the festive season. It’s tempting to have sugary iceblocks and cold soft drinks to cool down, as well as lots of yummy summer fruits.Not to mention all the sweets and treats that are in abundan 
The majority of dental problems develop slowly, and in the early stages, these developing dental problems are mostly silent. Many people are inclined to overlook annoying dental ‘niggles’, instead waiting until the problem worsens so much that they are then in pain. At more advanced stages, the options left to treat 
A tooth or teeth may need to be removed when they have been severely affected by dental decay, infection, fracture or periodontal disease. In most cases it is important to replace these missing teeth not only for appearance reasons, but to ensure that the position of the neighbouring teeth remains stable and to ensure effective 
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is unfortunately a frequent source of embarrassment and anxiety for many people. There are a number of possible causes for bad breath including nasal and sinus infections leading to post nasal drip; respiratory or gastric issues; smoking; high protein diets; dry mouth; gingivitis or perio 
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, begin to erupt between the ages of 16 and 24. Some people win the genetic lottery and don’t develop wisdom teeth or don't develop all four wisdom teeth, while others can have more than the usual four.
Why should wisdom teeth be removed?
It is not always necessary for wisdom teeth to b 
