All contact sport players run the risk of injury to the mouth and teeth during warm ups, training and games. Why Get A Custom Fitted Mouthguard The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges both adults and children to wear a custom fitted mouthguard when playing contact sports. Only custom fitted mouthguards can provide the necessary protection […]

A lifetime of improved oral health has meant that many new admissions to aged care providers still have their natural teeth. With dentures predominately featuring in nursing homes for many years, nursing staff had ensured they were cared for appropriately. Unfortunately, it’s been reported on the ABC website that this is not the case for […]

Flossing Did you realise that when you brush your teeth, you are only cleaning around one half of your total tooth surface? Approximately half of the entire surface area of your teeth is in fact between them. That makes flossing an incredibly important daily activity to perform alongside brushing. Key Points About Flossing Two Types […]

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common dental condition that involves clenching or grinding your teeth, often while sleeping. It can cause significant wear and tear on your teeth, as well as jaw pain and headaches. It can be a serious condition because of the detrimental effects it has on our oral […]

The hormonal fluctuations which occur during menopause can have a significant impact upon our oral health. Oral Changes During Menopause As our hormone levels drop, changes occur in our mouths such as fewer saliva secretions, altered taste, burning sensations and inflamed gums. Common signs and symptoms include: Pale, dry and shiny gums – menopausal gingivostomatitis […]

Pregnancy can have a significant impact upon your oral health, though it is easily managed by you and your dentist. Oral Changes During Pregnancy From around two months in, you will begin to notice changes in your mouth due to the hormonal changes within your body including: Gums bleeding more easily – pregnancy gingivitis Red […]

Periods have been known to cause regular monthly oral health symptoms in some women. Worsening of the symptoms of gingivitis such as swollen, red and bleeding gums is common during menstruation because of the increase in the hormones oestrogen and progestin at that time of the month. This can also be accompanied by an increase […]

Puberty is a time of raging hormones which can impact upon your oral health. The increase in production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone mean more blood is sent to your gums than previously before. Puberty Gingivitis As a result, your teeth become more sensitive to plaque and are increasingly irritated by little bits […]