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 […]
Calls for Clearer Sugar Labeling
We all know that consuming lots of sugar is bad for our health and teeth. But, did you know that there is no requirement for companies to state that there is added sugar in their products? Many people are calling for clearer sugar labeling to enable better management of oral health and well-being. Sugar Labeling […]
Does Tongue Scraping Stop Bad Breath?
There are a number of ways to take care of oral health, from regular brushing and flossing to gargling mouthwash. Tongue Scraping Another method that is said to be particularly effective on bad breath is tongue scraping. Let’s find out some of the facts behind this claim: Avon Valley Dental Centre in Northam To make […]
Smoking And Oral Health
Smoking has many negative effects on your oral health; fortunately, after cutting down or stopping entirely, your mouth can soon start to improve, and you’ll cut the risks of developing these problems. Problems Caused By Smoking The most obvious problems are aesthetic ones, such as discoloration of teeth. However, there are far more issues that […]
Dental X-Rays – What You Need To Know
X-rays are a vital tool for any dentist to aid in assessing dental health, as many problems that aren’t visible on the surface can be discovered in this way. Dental X-Rays Here’s what you need to know about their usefulness and the process involved: Understanding dental x-rays More information can be found on the ADA […]
Sensitive Teeth – What Are the Reasons?
When your teeth touch something cold, hot, acidic or sweet and you have tooth pain, chances are you have sensitive teeth. Main Causes Of Sensitive Teeth The main cause is exposed dentin, which can occur with many conditions or diseases. Decay – if your tooth is sensitive to cold, chances are that you have a […]