What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that plays a crucial role in dental health. It is found in various sources, including rocks, soil, water, tea, and certain grains and vegetables. Chemically, it is the ionic form of the element fluorine and is known for its ability to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent […]
Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers – How Do They Affect Teeth?
Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers Thumb sucking and pacifier use are common habits among infants and young children. While these actions provide comfort and security, they can also have implications for dental development. Prolonged pressure When a child sucks their thumb or a pacifier, pressure is exerted on the teeth and jaws. This prolonged pressure […]
Tips For When Your Baby Is Teething
Tips For When Your Baby Is Teething When baby is teething, it can be a frustrating time for both you and your little one, filled with plenty of tears and gnawed-on objects. These pointers will help to soothe your teething tyke and navigate this bumpy developmental milestone with a smile. What you can do: These […]
Sugary Drinks Alert
Sugary Drinks – The Effect on Your Teeth and Overall Health Sugary drinks like soft drinks, sports drinks, and even fruit juices might quench your thirst momentarily, but their lingering effects wreak havoc on your teeth and overall health. Let’s look at how these beverages turn the tide against your well-being. Tooth erosion Imagine your […]
What is Gum Disease?
What is Gum Disease? If your gums are red and inflamed, they may be affected by gum disease and will need attention to reverse that. In the early stages, correct brushing and flossing along with less sugary foods/drinks will bring your gums back to a healthy state. If the gum disease is more advanced, then […]
How To Care For Baby Teeth
How To Care For Baby Teeth Learning how to care for baby teeth is so important for your baby or toddler’s oral well-being. Establishing positive oral hygiene routines early on can lay the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Here’s an overview guide on how to care for baby teeth: Start early Get going […]
When Do Baby Teeth Appear? (Teething Chart)
Many parents ask when do baby teeth appear? Generally teething will start by 6-8 months but can vary a bit earlier or later with some babies (between 3-12 months). Once teeth begin to erupt they will usually do so in a specific teething order. Please see the chart below for what teeth erupt first and […]
ADA Warning About DIY Teeth Whitening
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is concerned about people receiving ulcers and chemical burns after using DIY teeth whitening products. It seems many people are buying these products after seeing some influencers and celebrities talking about them on social media. Key Points Ineffective and even dangerous teeth whitening products are being promoted online Many patients […]
What Is Halitosis?
Halitosis is most commonly known as bad breath. It affects a surprising number of people, given that there are many ways to combat it – not just brushing, flossing, using mouthwash or tongue scraping. Halitosis Find out more about why it happens and how to effectively treat it. Halitosis is most often caused by bacteria […]
Study Shows You Can’t Blame Tooth Decay on Genes
Contrary to what many believe, a recent study of Australian twins has revealed that decay-prone teeth are not inherited. Tooth Decay & Genes Let’s briefly summarise this research to see what we have learned: Swabs were taken from 485 sets of Australian twins to examine bacteria present in the mouth. While this found that some […]