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These dental fillings help bring back oral health
You're enjoying your favourite dessert when—zap! A quick sting shoots through your tooth. It might feel minor, but it could be your tooth’s way of asking for help. Left untreated, even a small cavity can lead to bigger issues like pain, infection, or damage to the...
Taking out dental insurance to cover your oral health needs
You can avoid numerous oral health complications through proper preventative oral care and hygiene - but not all of them. If you are over 40, the possibility that you'll need complex dental work increases dramatically. However, age isn't the only risk factor for...
Kids – Building a foundation for better adult oral health
A lot of adults with oral diseases usually accept that their condition is part of growing older or an inherited disposition. In actual fact, studies have shown that many of the oral health issues that adults experience are a result of high risk habits and behaviours...
Relief for tooth pain using home remedies
Toothaches and tooth pain are symptoms you may experience when the nerves in and around a tooth are irritated as a result of decay, infection or injury. Tooth pain may also occur as a result of a jaw issue or injury. Prevention You can prevent most dental problems...
Tips for keeping your children’s teeth strong and healthy
A recent poll of children's oral care habits, by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, highlighted the confusion and lack of awareness regarding oral care - shown by parents and kids across the Australia. Of particular concern, was the lack of proper oral care and...
Tips for cleaning your teeth at home
Not only are your teeth essential for chewing and predigesting your food, they can affect your appearance and the way others see you. While your dentist plays an important part in your oral health, there's a lot you can do at home when it comes to keeping your teeth...
Bridging your gaps
If you have lost a tooth, a dental bridge is a tooth replacement option traditionally used to replace your missing tooth. While dental implants are the ideal long-term solution for a stronger, more permanent result that is easier to clean and maintain, bridges still...
Common symptoms of tooth sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity affects 3 in 5 Australian adults. Its causes and symptoms can vary greatly. This oral condition can affect one or more teeth, and sensations of sensitivity can be momentary or linger. The degree of discomfort experienced can vary from a dull ache to...
The most common causes of tooth sensitivity
If your teeth are sensitive to hot/cold/sweet/sour food and beverages, breathing in cold air, and brushing your teeth, the cause can usually be linked to an existing oral health issue. In most cases, tooth sensitivity may simply be a result of worn tooth enamel. On...
How to control plaque and prevent gum disease
Bacterial plaque along the gum line is the root cause of periodontal disease - an oral condition that can take a huge toll on your oral and general health. Through the right dental treatment, this oral condition can be stopped, but its damaging effects on your teeth...
Dental fillings – an overview
What are fillings? Fillings are a type of tooth restoration for teeth that have been damaged by minor decay. Filling treatments are a safe and effective way to repair the damage, restore teeth back to their normal shape and function, and prevent further decay. When...
Tooth decay and tooth erosion – what’s the difference?
Tooth decay and tooth erosion are not the same - but they can both cause progressive long-term damage to your teeth. If you experience both oral conditions at the same time, the process of tooth damage speeds up even more. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay occurs as a...
Poor oral health and malnutrition in older adults
Older adults face a number of barriers when trying to meet their daily nutrient requirements - in order to lead fit, healthy and active lifestyles. In the case of aged-care residents throughout Australia, it's now evident that these barriers have been too difficult to...